HGV1 Podcast

On this week’s Transport News Weekly, Kevin Swallow, Editor of Transport News joins Mikey to chat through the latest news from the haulage industry, we look ahead to Truckfest North West and what’s in store for the weekend. Plus, the latest edition of Transport News is out now and Kevin gives us a look at what’s inside.

On this week’s Transport News Weekly, Kevin Swallow, Editor of Transport News joins Mikey to chat through the latest stories from the haulage industry. This week: Driver Health Week, women in transport, freight crime, fly-tipping, industry results and new Norway customs rules. Plus, a look ahead to Truckfest North West and IAA, and Kevin reviews new haulage crime thriller The Short Haul.

On this week’s Transport News Weekly, Kevin Swallow, Editor of Transport News joins Mikey to chat through the latest haulage news stories, Kevin’s got some important public service announcements, we preview Mac’s Truck Crane Challenge, and look at how drought in Europe is affecting the industry. Plus, Kevin forgets a very important family date…

On this week’s Transport News Weekly, Kevin Swallow, Editor of Transport News joins Mikey to look back at the best moments from Truckfest Scotland, round up the biggest haulage news from the past seven days, and discuss one of the hottest topics from the show - truck speed.

On this week’s Transport News Weekly, Kevin Swallow, Editor of Transport News joins Mikey to chat through the latest haulage news stories, a new approach to safer truck parking, why load security matters more than ever, and a preview of Truckfest Scotland, where HGV1 Radio will be broadcasting live all weekend from The Malcolm Group stand.

On this week’s Transport News Weekly, Kevin Swallow, Editor of Transport News joins Mikey to chat through the latest haulage news stories, we look forward to Truckfest Scotland and talk Truck net zero.

On this week’s Transport News Weekly, Kevin Swallow, Editor of Transport News joins Mikey to chat through the latest issue of the magazine, look back at RTX, discuss the work of First Responders, and round up the biggest haulage stories from the past week.

On this week’s Transport News Weekly, Kevin Swallow from Transport News joins us to break down the latest stories across the haulage industry, we look at issues with Touch Screens and the law, and a look forward to the Road Transport Expo 2026.

On this week’s Transport News Weekly, Kevin Swallow from Transport News joins us to break down the latest stories across the haulage industry, we reflect back on Truckfest Wolsingham and run through the award winners and we talk truck parking spaces plus insurance for young drivers.

On this week’s Transport News Weekly, Kevin Swallow from Transport News joins us to break down the latest stories across the haulage industry; from bridge strikes and rat runs to drivers ending up in court and the so-called “wee police”, there’s plenty to get stuck into in this episode. We also look ahead to Truckfest Northeast, and Kevin tells us about his trip to Japan visiting Isuzu.

On this week’s Transport News Weekly, Kevin Swallow from Transport News joins us to break down the latest stories across the haulage industry, we talk truck stops and take a look at the industry’s push towards going green.

On this week’s Transport News Weekly, Kevin Swallow from Transport News joins us to break down the latest stories across the haulage industry. Plus we look back at a brilliant weekend at Truckfest Lincoln with thousands of trucks on display, loads of listeners stopping by, and HGV1 broadcasting live across the weekend.

Mikey catches up with Colin Ward, Managing Director of Live Promotions and the man behind Truckfest. From its launch in 1983 to becoming the UK’s biggest trucking festival, Colin shares how it all started, how it grew into an industry icon, and some of the biggest moments that helped shape Truckfest into what it is today

On this week’s Transport News Weekly, Kevin Swallow from Transport News joins us to break down the latest stories shaping the haulage industry.We also discuss the upcoming TruckFest events, the closure of several family-run hauliers due to rising costs and regulatory pressures, the ongoing HGV driver shortage and challenges with securing proper parking for trucks.

Mikey catches up with Bob Limming, Director of Live Promotions and Truckfest, to discuss what’s in store for the 2026 Truckfest season.

On this week’s Transport News Weekly, Kevin Swallow from Transport News joins us to break down the latest stories shaping the haulage industry. It’s a proper mixed bag this time. From talk of drivers being paid to leave the industry, to the end of the road for a major Yorkshire heavy haulier… and somehow, a completely random Top 10 thrown in for good measure. Real talk, honest opinions, and a few surprises along the way.

Mikey sits down with Mike Heaton from Certas Energy to talk about the launch of the new fuel bunker at Ecclefechan. We dig into what it means for drivers on one of the UK’s busiest freight routes, the thinking behind the investment, and how it could improve day-to-day life on the road.

On this week's Transport News Weekly, Kevin Swallow from Transport News joins us as we get into the latest stories affecting the haulage industry, we talk fuel costs rising, new trucks coming and what it means for drivers.

Mikey is joined by Dave The Angry Trucker to talk trucking, TikTok, Truck shows and plenty more!

On this week's Transport News Weekly, Kevin Swallow from Transport News joins us as we get into the latest stories affecting the haulage industry, from the impact of Storm Dave, to what’s happening with fuel, plus a look inside this month’s edition of Transport News.