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End in sight for driver fuel shortages in Paris and surrounding areas

Supplies have been running low due to strike action

French motorway to test if electric lorries can charge while driving

If the trial on the A10 south-west of Paris is successful, the technology could be rolled out on a larger scale

Refrigerated French lorry trailers get new life as buildings

An enterprising duo have found a new use for end-of-life refrigerated lorry trailers

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Lorry drivers in France called to a no-end date strike from March 5

Road blockages and slow-driving protests are among the actions expected as strikes and opposition to the government’s pension reforms continue

Will lorry driver shortages in France affect supplies as in the UK?

France lacks 40,000 - 50,000 drivers. Prime Minister Jean Castex yesterday announced government plans to counteract labour shortages over a range of industries, including road transport and construction

Village makes meals for truckers in Covid-19 lockdown

Villagers offer free meals to lorry drivers - forgotten heroes of the coronavirus lockdown

Unions call for lorry driver walkout over Covid-19

Lorry drivers across France are being called to exercise their right to stop working due to risk of Covid-19, but an industry boss has said “there is no shortage [of goods] to fear” as a result.

Lorries confirm more fuel tax blockades across France

Road transport workers and lorry drivers are planning 15 blockades across France this weekend in protest at the government’s plans to change fuel taxation laws in 2020.

French lorry driver 'anger' strike confirmed

French drivers of heavy goods vehicles have announced a strike day on December 7 to express their “legitimate anger with the profession”.

‘Acrobats’ who robbed moving trucks in France arrested

Ten men suspected of robbing €3.5 million worth of goods from lorries travelling at up to 90kph on motorways across France have been arrested, with police calling the thieves “acrobats and artists”.

Planned lorry tax on hold amid gilets jaunes fears

Sticker system that would raise €500million to pay for upkeep of roads mothballed

Retiring truckers may get five years’ holiday

I was interested to read your online interview with a lorry driver during the recent strike / blockade where he talked about a special regime which gives drivers five years’ holiday before retirement: how can this be? Is this what the row with train drivers is about? M.W.

Lorry drivers

End in sight for driver fuel shortages in Paris and surrounding areas

French motorway to test if electric lorries can charge while driving

Refrigerated French lorry trailers get new life as buildings

Lorry drivers in France called to a no-end date strike from March 5

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