https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/tags/commercialvehicles/Recent content in commercialvehicles on Birmingham DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usSun, 31 May 2026 06:06:17 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/rachel-reeves-urged-to-introduce-fuel-duty-rebate-for-key-drivers/Sun, 31 May 2026 06:06:17 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/rachel-reeves-urged-to-introduce-fuel-duty-rebate-for-key-drivers/Rachel Reeves has been strongly urged to implement significant changes that would prevent businesses from facing increased fuel costs. The Road Haulage Association (RHA) is calling on the Labour Party government to introduce targeted measures that allow drivers to reclaim a portion of the fuel duty paid at the pumps. RHA Managing Director Richard Smith emphasizes the urgent need for fuel duty support specifically for truck, van, and coach operators. He warns that rising fuel expenses are putting supply chains under severe pressure and fueling inflation across the entire economy.https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/six-key-uk-driving-law-changes-coming-in-june-2026/Sun, 31 May 2026 05:50:02 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/six-key-uk-driving-law-changes-coming-in-june-2026/Starting June 2026, UK drivers will encounter several significant changes in driving regulations and requirements. These updates, introduced by the DVSA, DVLA, and the government, aim to improve road safety, streamline testing processes, and reflect evolving vehicle technologies. One major update affects electric vans weighing between 3.5 and 4.25 tonnes. From June 1, these vehicles will no longer require their first MOT after just one year, aligning their testing schedule with diesel and petrol vans, who undergo their first MOT after three years.https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/dft-mandates-smart-tachograph-2-installation-for-certain-commercial-vehicles-from-july-1-2026/Sat, 30 May 2026 05:30:34 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/dft-mandates-smart-tachograph-2-installation-for-certain-commercial-vehicles-from-july-1-2026/Starting July 1, 2026, the Department for Transport (DfT) will enforce a major regulatory update mandating the installation of smart tachograph 2 devices in goods vehicles weighing 2,501 kg or more engaged in international journeys for hire or reward. This rule applies primarily to vehicles involved in cross-border freight transport and cabotage operations. Vehicles performing international journeys for their own account, where driving is not the driver’s main activity, remain exempt.