Road freight

This section contains information on projects supported by the Government to help modernise the road haulage industry; information on the working time directives and how they affect the transport industry; and information about the Governments policy to introduce a lorry road-user charge in the UK.

Freight data feasibility study: Final report (177 kb)

This report summarises the conclusions of the freight data feasibility study as announced in Budget 2008. It concludes that a vignette scheme should not be progressed at this time and that other approaches to the underlying issue of non-compliance with traffic legislation should be considered, such as EU proposals for inter-operable databases of HGV operators.

Published:

08 April 2008

Freight Logistics Research Group

Notes of meetings and other information regarding the Freight Logistics Research Group.

Road Haulage Forum

Notes of meetings and other information regarding the Road Haulage Forum.

Working time, drivers' hours and tachograph rules in UK and Europe

Information on the working time directives and how they affect the transport industry.

Carriage of perishable foodstuff

Agreements on the international carriage of perishable foodstuff.

Freight data feasibility study: Progress report

The report outlines the feasibility study work to date, focussing on the options considered and what assessment has been performed of those options.

Published:

09 October 2007

Delivering the goods: guidance on delivery restrictions

Designed to encourage dialogue between industry and local authorities on the issue of delivery restrictions, to help local authorities consider alternatives to blanket restrictions on existing and new commercial developments.

Published:

01 November 2006

SAFED for Vans Funded Driver Training

Contact details and information on the Safe and Fuel Efficient Drivers (SAFED) scheme for van drivers, which aims to encourage safer, cleaner and cheaper driving whilst saving operators money.

Published:

14 August 2006

LCV SAFED pilot scheme report

This short document provides the findings of a pilot scheme run in late 2005 to gauge how effective Safe and Fuel Efficient Driving (SAFED) driver training can be for van drivers in terms of fuel savings and safety.

Published:

25 January 2006

Goods vehicle operator licensing

Access to information on another website on goods vehicle operator licensing.

Published:

18 October 2005

Enforcement of Commercial Vehicle Traffic and Roadworthiness Regulations

Information on enforcement for commercial vehicle traffic and roadworthiness regulations.

Published:

11 October 2005