Breakdown warning triangles neither 'safe or realistic'
Alternative high visibility options are “urgently needed” to warn other road users of broken down vehicles and prevent serious...
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Mark Salisbury
- Aug 2
Drink driving offences could now land you a life sentence
The Highway Code has been updated following a change in the law that affects the sentences for some driving offences. The updated...
Mark Salisbury
- Jul 28
XPO Logistics trials bridge safety technology
XPO Logistics, a leading provider of freight transportation services, has partnered with VUE Group, a Radius business, to trial the Low...
Mark Salisbury
- Jul 26
National Highways signals bold new approach to major roadworks
National Highways is developing a series of measures to reduce the impact of billions of pounds worth of vital work being carried out on...
Mark Salisbury
- Jul 21
Van theft is on the rise and is set to increase 62% by 2030
COMPARETHEMARKET.COM has predicted future levels of van theft could double to 20,000 in the next decade after research found an 81%...
Mark Salisbury
- Jul 19
Views sought on new sentencing guidelines for motoring offences
A comprehensive package of 12 new and revised sentencing guidelines for offenders convicted of motoring offences in England and Wales has...
Mark Salisbury
- Jul 12
Mandatory speed limiters added to new cars in Europe
From the 6th July, speed limiters are to be added to new vehicles made in Europe, as part of new continent-wide plans to reduce road...
Mark Salisbury
- Jul 7
TruTac warns operators of ‘current day and 28 days previous’ rule
TruTac is warning businesses about little-known but stringent tachograph compliance rules that require commercial vehicle operators to...
Mark Salisbury
- Jul 5
Police Scotland launch drink drive blitz
With Police Scotland set to launch their Summer drink drive campaign on Monday (July 4), latest figures show that ‘driving under the...
Mark Salisbury
- Jun 30
Government urged to alter salary sacrifice rules for lowest paid
EV salary sacrifice and fleet management specialist, Fleet Evolution, is calling on the Government to amend the rules governing salary...
Mark Salisbury
- Jun 28
Killer drivers set for tougher sentences
Drivers who kill could face life sentences under new legislation coming into effect today (Tuesday 28 June). The Police, Crime,...
Mark Salisbury
- Jun 23
Tailgating ranked as the biggest cause of driver distraction
Being followed too closely by other drivers is the behaviour that distracts motorists most on Britain’s roads, latest research reveals. A...
Mark Salisbury
- Jun 14
Dangerous drivers are caught on film by officers in unmarked HGV
Two drivers who were literally driving ‘hands free’ had a nasty shock when they realised they had been caught on camera by police...
Mark Salisbury
- Jun 9
Three tips to avoid the most common HGV accidents
Driving a heavy goods vehicle (HGV) is an important responsibility. If an HGV gets into an accident, the weight and power of the vehicle...
Mark Salisbury
- Jun 7
Industry hits back over threat of supply chain levy
The logistics sector has slammed a new report by the Transport Select Committee (TSC) demanding it solves the driver shortage and...
Mark Salisbury
- May 31
Disaster relief charity to aid lorry drivers stuck in Kent queues
A charity specialising in disaster relief has been awarded a 6-month contract by Kent County Council to provide food and water to HGV...
Mark Salisbury
- May 26
Businesses urged to join a new fight back against van crime
Van drivers and fleets who fall victim to crime are being urged to contribute to a new national online database being launched by van...
Chris Tindall
- May 24
Law change set to allow newly qualified teenagers to drive trucks
Plans to scrap EU rules and allow newly qualified drivers to operate lorries need to be carefully considered, according to freight booker...
Mark Salisbury
- May 19
Two-year interval for MoT poses a known risk to road safety
Following the government’s announcement of consideration being given to change the requirement for an MoT test from every year to every...
Mark Salisbury
- May 17
IAM RoadSmart welcomes progress on smart motorways
In a statement from Neil Greig, Director of Policy and Research, IAM RoadSmart "One death on a smart motorway is one too many, so we...