Tax and Legislation

Fleets need Government help to decarbonise effectively, says trade body

Fleets will require more Government support to decarbonise operations in line with the 2050 net zero target, according to a new report from Logistics UK.

11 May

Electric HGVs ‘cheaper than diesels’ claims report

Urban and regional deliveries with rigid HGVs powered by electric rather than diesel are on the cusp of being cheaper on a TCO basis, new research suggests.

11 May

New laws introduced to permit longer lorries on British roads

The Government is introducing new legislation today (Wednesday, May 9) to allow longer lorries on British roads from May 31.

Tax and Legislation 10 May

Annual fleet plug-in van grant limit increased by OZEV

The Office for Zero Emission Vehicles has announced that the annual end-user limit for plug-in van grant applications has been increased with immediate effect.

plug-in van grant 4 May

New traffic commissioner appointed for the West Midlands

The transport secretary, Mark Harper, has appointed Miles Dorrington as the new traffic commissioner for the West Midlands.

Traffic Commissioner 23 Mar

Court room gavel and scales of justice, traffic commissioner

Firms fined six figures after driver crushed while unloading vehicle

Two companies have received six-figure fines after a HGV driver suffered fatal chest injuries while unstrapping a load on a trailer.

8 Nov

Cut fuel duty by 15p per litre for essential users, says APPG

The Government is being urged to introduce an immediate ‘essential user rebate’ by the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Road Freight and Logistics.

Tax and Legislation 27 Jul

Lorry driver wearing a high-vis jacket in the cab

Law change for DVLA medical questionnaires for drivers

The law has been changed to enable more healthcare professionals to complete driver medical questionnaires, the DVLA has announced.

Tax and Legislation 21 Jul

Paper applications for new licences no longer accepted from August

Paper applications for a vehicle operator licence (VOL), and for major changes to existing licences, will no longer be accepted from August 1.

operator's licence 22 Jun

Government considers basing new HGV Levy on emissions

The Government has published proposals to replace the suspended HGV Levy with an emissions-based charge, where some operators will see fees rise.

Tax and Legislation 21 Jun

APPG on Road Freight and Logistics launches new inquiry on fuel duty impact

It is calling for industry responses, as rising fuel prices and inflation continue to place huge financial pressures on UK businesses.

21 Apr

O-licence: Fleets operating LGVs in Europe urged to apply now

UK fleets operating LGVs internationally are being reminded that they will fall under operator licensing rules for the first time from May 21.

O-Licence 31 Mar

Calls for Government to include leasing and hire in super-deduction allowance

Seven leading trade organisations are calling on the Chancellor to extend eligibility of the super-deduction allowance to include leasing and short-term hire.

Tax and Legislation 1 Sep

New vans and trucks qualify for super-deduction, says HMRC

A new super-deduction tax relief, announced in the Budget, can be applied to fleets investing in new vans and trucks, HMRC has confirmed.

Tax and Legislation 25 Mar

Updated: Plug-in van and truck grants cut

The Government has been criticised for cutting the plug-in van and truck grants just as commercial operators begin deploying electric vehicles (EVs).

18 Mar

Budget 2021: Government should 'cut fuel duty' for UK hauliers

All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Road Freight and Logistics wants essential user rebate on fuel duty, cutting the effective level of fuel duty to that of Germany.

3 Mar

Fleet legislation - an introduction

There are a range of laws that fleet managers and their drivers need to adhere to. These range from road safety laws such as speed limit regulations, anti-drink driving legislation and minimum vehicle standards rules to health and safety regulations in the workplace and even anti-smoking laws that apply in company vehicles.

Legislation 2 Feb