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Why is fuel filter blocking still an issue?

...reports of filter blocking from across Scotland and was quick to raise this issue with UK and Scottish Governments. Joint lobbying work between NFUS and NFU saw the DfT and...

Insight

COP26 FON blog 4: Transport decarbonisation

...aviation. “The Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation (RTFO) is already set to increase biofuel content to 14.6% by 2032. We are keen to work with the DfT to see if that...

News

New OCRS report

...report. At the workshop operators gave feedback on the latest draft. VOSA is expected to produce a further draft in February, although timescales have not yet been confirmed. www.fta.co.uk www.dft.gov.uk/vosa...
Generation Logistics receives government backing for another year.

News

Department for Transport continues to support Generation Logistics

...for Transport (DfT). Generation Logistics, an industry-led, government-backed initiative, is highlighting the diverse opportunities throughout the logistics sector, as well as engaging with the next generation of logistics talent to...

News

First ADR tests – changes for new trailers

...trailers will still need a first test application for a trailer (VTG2) and satisfactory HGV Annual Test pass as a condition of being issued with a first ADR certificate. www.dft.gov.uk/vosa...

News

Drivers’ hours consultation

The Department for Transport (DfT) is consulting on changes to legislation concerning drivers’ hours, highlighted as part of the Red Tape Challenge. The changes include: the possibility of allowing a...

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Focusing on fleet safety

...of cyclist deaths occur. “This DfT campaign highlights one of the key danger zones – the blind spot at the front left of an HGV,” said Christopher Snelling, FTA’s head...

Interview

Preparing for the red diesel rebate changes

...its classification as a biofuel under the DfT legislation means that HVO counts towards fuel supplier renewable obligations for on-road and off road use. David also notes: “Many may think...

News

UKIFDA drives up industry standards

...new centre will allow UKIFDA to continue to provide their complete ‘one stop shop’ tanker driver training in a remote environment. UKIFDA chief executive Ken Cronin comments: “The DfT/DVSA have...

News

Introducing E10 – ‘a welcome development’  

...order to ensure that consumer supply and resilience is maintained. “UKPIA looks forward to responding to the consultation on behalf of its members and continuing our constructive engagement with DfT...

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Your say: UK low carbon fuel strategy consultation launches

...and supported through stakeholder workshops in the first half of 2022 to inform the final strategy document. Responses should be submitted to: LCFstrategy@dft.gov.uk Low Carbon Fuels Strategy. Department for Transport,...
In profile with Elizabeth de Jong of UKPIA – an industry voice who has no fear of public speaking but isn’t quite as brave on the ski slopes

Interview

In profile with Elizabeth de Jong, CEO UKPIA

...purpose. Keep simplifying until this is achieved. What’s your most recent business achievement of note? My ultimate trade association achievement was when the DfT Future of Freight Plan published this...