HGV1 Podcast

Mikey Faulkner catches up with Kevin Swallow, editor of Transport News. This week we cover fines and a rare successful appeal, new investment in UK roads, and why one firm got slammed by a deputy traffic commissioner. We also look at truckstop issues and ask why DVSA-accredited hauliers aren’t getting the rewards they deserve.

Mikey Faulkner catches up with Kevin Swallow, editor of Transport News.

This week we take a look at the all the latest haulage news, a full RTX Round-Up, & major industry headlines.

This weeks Transport News hour is a special on-location edition of the HGV1 Podcast, from the talking point stage of RTX 2025 – the UK’s biggest road transport show. Joining us at the wheel is none other than Kevin Swallow, industry heavyweight, journalist and man with more mileage under his belt than most fleets & several special guests!

We’re lifting the lid on Scania’s brand-new 11-litre Super engine and who better to walk us through it than Phil Rootham, Head of Pre-Sales and Engineering at Scania UK.

More power, less weight, better fuel savings—this one’s built to shift the game.

This week on HGV1 Podcast with Kevin Swallow, editor of Transport News, we’re diving into the biggest stories from the last seven days in haulage, keeping you up to speed with everything that matters on the road. Plus, we’re gearing up for the RTX Show, happening next week—what can attendees expect, and why is it a must-visit for industry pros? And don’t miss our breakdown of the latest edition of Transport News, packed with insights and updates for drivers, operators, and logistics experts.

Mikey Faulkner chats with Tom Blain, group managing director at D4Drivers, about the essential medical every professional driver needs to stay on the road. We’ll break down the process, clear up common myths, and share tips to make your D4 medical hassle-free.

This week on HGV1 Podcast with Kevin Swallow, editor of Transport News, we’re breaking down the latest trucking headlines—from industry shifts to local road debates. We’ll take a look at truck driver numbers and what they mean for hauliers, plus the plans for a new lorry park in Stranraer that aren’t sitting well with locals. Will it help truckers or cause more friction?

Mikey Faulkner catches up with Kevin Swallow, editor of Transport News.

This week we will cover all the latest news in road haulage; from Truckfest to Greggs & from AM Phillip Trucktech’s IVECO tag axle tractor to Volvo Trucks UK ‘special edition’.

Mikey Faulkner catches up with Kevin Swallow, editor of Transport News.

This week we take a look at the all the latest haulage news, we’re counting down the top ten best countries to drive a truck in and we’re gearing up for Truckfest North East - what to expect, who’s attending & why this event is a must for every trucker.

Mikey Faulkner chats with Chris Coghill from CogLock, the game-changing wheel security solution that's about to make its big debut at RTX!