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‘Longer HGVs bring benefits’

30 September 2016
 

The use of longer semi-trailers HGVs brings benefits to the economy, by reducing congestion, improving air quality and pollution, said the Road Haulage Association (RHA).

The Department for Transport began a trial of longer semi-trailers for articulated goods vehicles in January 2012 with a total allocation available of 1,800. 

The operational trial aims to see if using longer semi-trailers (LST) brings about anticipated environmental and economic benefits, said the RHA. The trial is...

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