A lorry driver was caught watching TV on a laptop while on the M40 during a number of shocking finds during an undercover police sting.
Warwickshire Police has revealed a number of incredible images from five day operation on motorway stretches across …
Highaways England bosses have issued a warning to HGV drivers who are ignoring A5 road closures.
They say that they have received reports of large vehicles trying to access the A5 at the A444 Longshoot despite the road being closed from 8pm.
“Thi…
Staffordshire-based N.S. Clarke Transport has specified Michelin tyres as original equipment across 30 new Volvo FH 6×2 500hp tractors joining its fleet, praising the tyre company for its impressive pence per kilometre running costs.
The new vehicles j…
Weighing 104 tonnes in mass excavation trim, this heavyweight has gone to work at the Mercia Park project by junction 11 of the M42 in Leicestershire, along with a fleet of nine 60-tonne capacity A60H articulated dump trucks, four A40s and three A30s…
Flagship Volvo excavator put to work on major earthmoving contract at Mercia Park in Leicestershire
DERBYSHIRE-based Collins Earthworks have taken delivery of the UK’s first Volvo EC950F – the largest excavator currently offered in the Volvo Constructi…
Miracle as young girls saved by ‘car seats’
Two young children had a miraculous escape after the car they were travelling in rolled 360 degrees and crash landed back on the motorway in a dramatic smash.
The girls were strapped in the back of the vehicl…
Student slams dangerous so-called ‘smart’ motorways after horror crash killed his friend and left three others seriously injured
Mohammed Bhaimia, 20, spent three weeks in hospital after accident on the M1
He and his friend…
Student slams dangerous so-called ‘smart’ motorways after horror crash killed his friend and left three others seriously injured
Mohammed Bhaimia, 20, spent three weeks in hospital after accident on the M1
He and his friend…
Firefighters are dealing with the aftermath of a large blaze on the M6 this morning.
Warwickshire Fire and Rescue service received a 999 emergency call at around 4am this morning (July 23) to reports of a vehicle fire on the M6 Toll Link.
Night crews f…
“If that wheel had hit a car rather than one of my lorries we would be talking about a fatality.”
This is the stark warning of a leading haulier who is urging all drivers to check their vehicles before setting off on journeys after a runaway tyre smash…
A Stoke-on-Trent lorry driver was forced to take evasive action after a runaway wheel bounced across the motorway and smashed into the cab.
Haulier Barry Proctor has told how one of his truckers was lucky not to lose control after being hit by the stra…
Crowds are gathered as they prepare to get a glimpse of a huge tanker being transported through Fazeley this morning.
Already nearly hundreds are gathering with excitement and preparation as police are warning motorists of likely delays and diversions …
Drivers across the Midlands have been awestruck by an unusual road making its way to Warwickshire – at a snail’s pace.
Drone footage shows a colossal oxygen tank navigating streets in Staffordshire amid a five-day journey in our direction.
And it will …
Traffic across the county has been made to crawl behind the medical grade oxygen tank which is 50 metres long, 6.5 metres high and weighs 225 tons.
The load is being monitored from both ends. Photo: Andrew Elliott.The tank, which is owned by industrial…
Drone footage shows a colossal-sized medical grade oxygen tank being transported on a 164ft (50m) lorry as it meticulously navigates the streets during a five day journey.
The abnormal load has been causing traffic chaos in several towns as it makes it…