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The governments of Sweden and Norway have announced that they will not fine drivers or hauliers who are unable to install the new 2.0 smart tachograph in their trucks by the August 21 deadline. …

Starting on 21 August 2023, the new smart tachograph version 2 (SMT2) is mandatory for all newly registered commercial heavy-duty vehicles. …

The devices, known as GPS jammers, emit a signal that disrupts the GPS signal of the toll gantries. This makes the gantries think that the truck has already passed through, so they do not charge a toll, writes Bild. …

Transport Focus' latest Logistics and Coach Survey has found that only 8% of respondents believe UK rest stops offer good value for money. …

Smart Freight Centre China published the China Zero Emission Freight Status Report 2022 in August 2023. …

Germany's Federal Association of Road Haulage, Logistics and Waste Disposal (BGL) is embarking on its “largest media campaign in a decade" in order to prevent plans for a huge toll increase being implemented this December. …

This means that between January and June 2024, only a certain number of trucks will be allowed to cross the border near Kufstein in 24 days. …

The UK market for new heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) grew by 17.2% to 11,174 units in the second quarter of 2023, the fifth consecutive quarter of growth, according to the latest figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers …

European governments are on a rail spending spree – both Germany and Italy have announced significant investment and subsidies in a bid to move freight from road to rail. …

The Italian government has announced the allocation of €300m to help road hauliers offset the high cost of diesel fuel. …