Compliance & Advice

Logistics UK understands the challenge that road transport operators face with keeping up-to-date with, and on top of regularly changing legislation and developments within transport policy. Our members can access a range of detailed information, guidance and support to apply to their road transport operations.

From compliance advice on adhering to your O licence requirements and support on the latest updates to drivers' hours rules to best practice guidance on increasing your fuel efficiency, there is valuable easy-to-understand advice available.

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Road Operator Membership

Road Operator Membership is for all organisations that operate their own goods vehicles. Whether you have just one HGV, a fleet of vans or a multi-national mixed fleet, this membership is for you.

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Environment

Like many human activities the transportation of goods from A to B by rail, water, road or air all of it has an impact on the environment. Some modes more damaging than others, but the Logistics UK works with all to reduce their effect.

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Van Fleets

Do you operate one or more vans? Find out more about how Logistics UK can support your van operation including the latest news affecting the van sector.

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Fuel

Find out what we are doing to help members reduce the burden of fuel duty. Logistics UK members can also keep updated with bulk and forecourt fuel prices and access our Fuel Price Information service and Logistics UK Fuel Card.

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Logistics UK responds to the Budget: fuel duty freeze welcomed by logistics sector

Logistics UK has responded to today's Budget, welcoming the freeze in fuel duty for a further year.

Wednesday 30 October 2024

Seven days to go: DVS Phase 2 to start in London on 28 October

Monday 21 October 2024

With only one week until enforcement of the next phase of the Mayor of London’s Direct Vision Standard begins, Logistics UK and the RHA (Road Haulage Association) have issued an urgent reminder to businesses to check whether their vehicles require a permit in order to continue operating in the capital.

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Postponement of EU Entry/Exit System “good news for business” says Logistics UK

Wednesday 09 October 2024

Reports that the introduction of the European Entry/Exit System (EES) is to be delayed have been welcomed by business group Logistics UK.

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Logistics UK response to consultation on National Planning Policy Framework – logistics industry needs consistency and commitment in order to thrive

If the country’s logistics industry is to provide the economy with the productivity and profitability boosts it is capable of driving, it is imperative that the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) is strengthened to recognise the needs of the sector which underpins all economic activity, according to business group Logistics UK.

Tuesday 24 September 2024

Increasing fuel duty would harm growth, Logistics UK warns Reeves

Wednesday 14 August 2024

With Chancellor Rachel Reeves undertaking a full review of public finances ahead of the autumn budget, business group Logistics UK is urging her to protect the current rate of fuel duty to ensure that the industry can play its part in driving economic recovery.

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Logistics industry needs a permanent solution to Operation Brock says Logistics UK

Wednesday 22 May 2024

With half term traffic set to increase travel times and congestion through the UK’s Channel ports this weekend, business group Logistics UK is urging government to identify and implement a permanent alternative to its Operation Brock traffic management scheme.

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Logistics UK responds to the Automated Vehicle Act receiving Royal Assent

Logistics UK has responded to the Automated Vehicle Act receiving Royal Assent.

Monday 20 May 2024

Logistics UK's response to the National Infrastructure Commission's Infrastructure Progress Review

Thursday 16 May 2024

Logistics UK has responded to the National Infrastructure Commission's Infrastructure Progress Review 2024.

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Response from Logistics UK to new DfT proposals for getting young people into transport

Thursday 11 April 2024

Logistics UK has responded to DfT proposals to allow young people to undertake their theory tests to become an HGV driver before obtaining a provisional licence.

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Logistics UK's response to government announcement on local roads repairs

Logistics UK has responded to the government's announcement on roads resurfacing.

Wednesday 10 April 2024

Sort the border to prevent supply chain breakdown, Logistics UK urges government

Wednesday 27 March 2024

Logistics UK is warning that travel delays – and the knock on-effect these could have on imports of food from Europe moving forwards – could be significant, unless the UK government takes steps to clarify its post-Brexit border arrangements with the EU.

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