New research based on HGV drivers' behaviour has mapped out priority locations for electric HGV charging points. According to the study, the UK needs to equip nearly 300 locations with chargers in the next 5 years.

Research finds where electric charging infrastructure is needed on Europe’s roads

The RHA is urging people in the commercial vehicle sector to join its campaign aiming to improve driver facilities. The association has called for more lorry parks and better driver facilities.

RHA opens petition to make government build more and better lorry parks

The European Union's Petitions Committee has found the safety situation of lorry parks in the EU to be alarming. Therefore, it concludes that more funds are required to make truck parks in the EU safer and help respond to driver shortages. Meanwhile, British lorry drivers are also demanding safer truck stops as part of their “Take a Break" campaign planned for Monday, 1 November.

EU committee says more funds needed to fix “alarming” lorry park situation

Belgian transportation minister Lydia Peeters has announced the postponement of investments intend for the security of the motorway lorry parks in Westkerke and Mannekensvere. Due to high prices and a shortage of raw materials, some parts of the project that were supposed to be ready this year won't begin until 2022.

Measures to secure Belgian lorry parks from migrants are postponed

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps is rumoured <a href="https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/50m-upgrade-for-lorry-parks-to-lure-hgv-drivers-back-t7839p9kj" target="_blank" rel="noopener">to have asked for £50 million from the Treasury</a> to improve lorry parks across the country, thereby making the driver profession more attractive.

Research finds where electric charging infrastructure is needed on Europe’s roads

RHA opens petition to make government build more and better lorry parks

EU committee says more funds needed to fix “alarming” lorry park situation

Measures to secure Belgian lorry parks from migrants are postponed

Report: Grant Shapps asks for £50m to fund lorry park improvements