HGV1 Podcast

HGV1

The HGV1 Podcast is brought to you by HGV1 Radio, the dedicated voice of the people who keep Britain moving.
We speak to the drivers, fleet operators, manufacturers and leading industry figure, bringing you real stories from the industry, the laughs, the achievements, the challenges, and everything in between.
Alongside regular insight from Transport News, we keep you up to date on the latest industry headlines, regulatory changes, and developments impacting drivers across the UK.

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20 episodes
Updated Thursday

Episodes20

Newest first

Thursday · 36 min
Transport News Weekly | EP 159 |
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.
July 23 · 37 min
Transport News Weekly | EP 158 |
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.
July 16 · 44 min
Transport News Weekly | EP 157 |
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.
June 25 · 43 min
Transport News Weekly | EP 156 |
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.
June 4 · 43 min
Transport News Weekly | EP 155 |
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.
May 28 · 45 min
Transport News Weekly | EP 154 |
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.
May 14 · 39 min
Transport News Weekly | EP 153 |
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.
May 7 · 38 min
Transport News Weekly | EP 152 |
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.
May 1 · 28 min
Truckfest - Colin Ward | EP 151 |
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
April 30 · 42 min
Transport News Weekly | EP 150 |
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.
April 29 · 29 min
Truckfest - Bob Limming | EP 149 |
Mikey catches up with Bob Limming, Director of Live Promotions and Truckfest, to discuss what’s in store for the 2026 Truckfest season.
April 23 · 48 min
Transport News Weekly | EP 148 |
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.
April 21 · 13 min
Certas Energy - Mike Heaton | EP 147 |
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.
April 16 · 43 min
Transport News Weekly | EP 146 |
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.
April 15 · 22 min
Dave The Angry Trucker | EP 145 |
Mikey is joined by Dave The Angry Trucker to talk trucking, TikTok, Truck shows and plenty more!
April 9 · 46 min
Transport News Weekly | EP 144 |
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.
April 2 · 47 min
Transport News Weekly | EP 143 |
On this week's Transport News Weekly, Kevin Swallow from Transport News joins us as we talk fuel prices, cargo theft, and the big story about the truck driver who had a conviction overturned.
March 20 · 8 min
Logistics UK - Best Truck Stop 2026 | EP 142 |
What actually makes a great truck stop? Maddi Solloway-Price from Logistics UK joins Mikey to break down the Best Truck Stop of the Year 2026 and why drivers’ voices matter more than ever.
March 19 · 43 min
Transport News Weekly | EP 141 |
On this week's Transport News Weekly, Kevin Swallow from Transport News joins us to cover the RHA’s Scottish manifesto, Severn Bridge restrictions, Truck Stop of the Year 2026, and our Top 10 iconic cab interiors.
March 12 · 46 min
Transport News Weekly | EP 140 |
On this week's Transport News Weekly with Mikey Faulkner and Kevin Swallow, we cover the UK’s worst roads, rising fuel costs for hauliers, a new truck parking survey, major M6 roadworks, tyre theft in Warrington, and the story of a hero from the Zeebrugge ferry disaster.