Experts warn increasing training, insurance and staffing costs increase UK HGV driver shortage
HGV driver shortages pose a consistent challenge for the UK road haulage industry, as research has forecasted the need for 400,000 new drivers per year to match economic demand. Furthermore, fewer than 2% of UK HGV drivers are under the age of 24, with more than 55% aged between 50 and 65, highlighting that low […]
ITS UK Awards 2026: Entry deadline at midnight tonight
There are now just a few hours left (depending on when you read this, of course) to enter the ITS UK Awards for 2026. The submission deadline is 11:59pm tonight, so if you haven’t entered yet, now is the time to get your submission in. There will not be a further extension – so this […]
Jet Plant Hire achieves ‘exceptional’ customer satisfaction score
Road planing company Jet Plant Hire has achieved an exceptional customer satisfaction result after recording a Net Promoter Score (NPS) well above industry benchmarks. NPS is a globally recognised measure of customer loyalty and satisfaction. It involves directly surveying a proportion of customers and asking them to score their experiences on a scale of one to […]
Almost 13 miles of road markings refreshed across Telford and Wrekin this summer
Crews from Telford & Wrekin Cooperative Council in Shropshire refreshed markings across neighbourhoods including Ketley Bank, Madeley & Sutton Hill, The Nedge, Brookside, Stirchley, Randlay and Stafford Park, improving visibility and helping to maintain safer journeys for motorists, cyclists and pedestrians. The programme covered a wide range of vital road safety features, including give-way markings, […]
OPINION: Why experience still matters in road safety
In an industry shaped by evolving legislation, advancing technology and increasing demands on infrastructure, experience remains one of the most valuable assets a road safety partner can offer. Products may change. Technologies will continue to develop. But understanding how those innovations perform in real-world environments, how regulations evolve and how customer challenges can be solved […]
Re-flow to host webinar on confronting roadworker abuse
The industry understands that roadworker abuse exists, the challenge now is moving beyond awareness and into meaningful action. Following the launch of ther Keeping Highways Teams Safe documentary, Re-flow has announced that it is to host a free webinar on 4 November at 2pm, focusing on the thorny issue of confronting roadworker abuse. By bringing […]
Journeo reports 53% revenue growth in first half of 2026
intelligent transport systems provider Journeo has posted first-half revenue of £37.6 million, marking a 53% increase from the same period last year. According to Investing.com the Leicestershire-based company’s adjusted profit before tax reached £3.0 million for the six-month period, up 10% year-over-year. Diluted earnings per share climbed 9% to 13.60 pence in the first half […]
Teletrac Navman appoints Ricardo Buranello as CEO
Intelligent fleet and asset management solutions provider Teletrac Navman has named its current Chief Financial and Operating Officer Ricardo Buranello as the company’s next Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 October 2026. Mr. Buranello succeeds Alain Samaha, who will continue in the CEO role until 30 September to ensure a seamless transition. Mr. Samaha will remain […]
Coventry City Council confirms £19,000 yearly pothole compensation pay out
Coventry City Council has confirmed the compensation bill it is paying out every year to settle claims for vehicle damage caused by potholes. Highways officers say the authority is now ‘getting to grips’ with issues on the city’s roads and there is currently a backlog of only 67 potholes left to fix, within a total […]
WorldDAB and Broadcast Networks Europe call for broadcast radio to be guaranteed in new vehicles under the Digital Networks Act
WorldDAB and Broadcast Networks Europe (BNE) are calling on EU policymakers to use the Digital Networks Act (DNA) to ensure that broadcast radio remains available in new vehicles across Europe. As the DNA progresses through the European legislative process, the two organisations are urging policymakers to strengthen the provisions inherited from the European Electronic Communications […]