The German Federal Ministry of Digital Affairs and Transport (BMDV) has announced a new €400 million funding program to support companies in setting up fast-charging infrastructure for cars and lorries.

Germany launches €400 million funding program for fast-charging infrastructure for commercial vehicles

Two things are necessary to effectively solve the driver shortage; firstly, applicants must be subsidised to attend a truck driving course, and secondly, when it comes to third-country drivers, the entire selection, driver and CPC training process must be moved abroad, so that drivers come to Hungary only when they have all the necessary qualifications, Zsolt Barna, president and CEO of Waberer's, has told trans.iNFO.

Subsidised training and outsourced exams in 3rd countries; Waberer’s driver shortage solution

Veterans into Logistics helps veterans find employment in the logistics industry. Former professional footballer and Army veteran Tamara Honeywell, who started work as a lorry driver through the organisation, says she has finally achieved a flexible work-life balance as a HGV driver for Stobart.

Army Veteran who became HGV driver says she’s found work-life balance with Stobart

After growing opposition from various quarters, including the local Labour group, Cambridge City Council has decided to shelve its congestion charge plans.

Cambridge drops congestion charge proposal after heavy opposition

Scania has introduced Smart Dash, a modular-built digital dashboard that offers drivers improved control over their lorry and surroundings. It includes two displays: a Driver Display in front of the driver and a Centre Information Display.

Scania launches new Smart Dash with 2 displays with physical and digital controls

The Italian government has postponed the Euro5 ban in Piedmont, a region in north-west Italy. According to the latest decision, the restrictions will come into force on 1 October 2024 and will affect lorries both registered in or transiting through the region.

Ban on Euro 5 trucks in Piedmont, Italy, delayed for at least a year

Czech haulage association Cesmad Bohemia is urging its government to allow lorry drivers to exchange their old tachograph card for a V2 card before the end of five years so that drivers can benefit from all the new features of the Gen 2 tachograph.

Czech transport association wants early switch to 2nd generation tachograph cards

The transport industry in the Irish town of Longford is facing a dire economic situation as a result of Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine, which has led to soaring fuel prices and a relentless rise in the cost of living, according to a local news website. Hauliers in the region are sounding the alarm, warning of impending economic ruin.

Irish hauliers say rising fuel costs and economic turmoil bringing transport industry to the brink

Scania has inaugurated its battery assembly plant at its Swedish headquarters in Södertälje. According to the company, this development represents a major step forward in the production of premium heavy-duty electric vehicles.

Scania launches battery assembly plant, paving the way for electric vehicle production

The Road Haulage Association (RHA) and Logistics UK have voiced their disappointment with the newly unveiled Direct Vision Standard (DVS) by Transport for London (TfL). The industry leaders argue that the latest DVS iteration fails to address their previously raised concerns, adding to the mounting apprehensions among hauliers.

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