Driving test fraudsters advertising services on social media
Fraudsters who offer to help people illegally pass their UK driving tests are advertising their services widely across social media, an...
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Mark Salisbury
Jun 20, 2023
Court cases for speeding reach record high
Almost a quarter of a million drivers (245,043) were sat in the dock accused of speeding last year, the highest since records began,...
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Mark Salisbury
Jun 6, 2023
Road casualties increase after Covid dip
The number of drivers and road users killed and seriously injured is back to pre-pandemic levels, and businesses need to take action to...
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Mark Salisbury
Feb 21, 2023
Miniclipper Logistics’ investment in driver training starts to pay dividends
Miniclipper Logistics is reaping the benefits of launching its ‘Warehouse to Wheels’ driver development campaign in 2022 with its first...
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Mark Salisbury
Jan 18, 2023
Croydon haulier achieves ninth FORS Gold Award
A Croydon logistics firm is starting 2023 in pole position after achieving the industry’s coveted Gold standard Fleet Operator...
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Mark Salisbury
Dec 20, 2022
Delivery fleets ramp up recruitment to meet 2022 peak demand
Courier fleets have ramped up driver recruitment and expanded vehicle numbers to meet peak seasonal demand this winter, which has...
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Mark Salisbury
Jul 12, 2022
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...
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Mark Salisbury
May 5, 2022
Reduce fuel consumption through vehicle maintenance and driver behaviour
SMEs and fleet operators are being reminded that vehicle maintenance and driver behaviour can pay dividends in reducing fuel consumption...
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Mark Salisbury
Apr 12, 2022
Maintenance investigations assessment guidance is being updated
Following feedback, the Maintenance Investigation Visit Reports (MIVR), which DVSA carries out to ensure operators have the right systems...
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Mark Salisbury
Feb 10, 2022
ORR drives greater transparency in National Highways
The Office of Rail and Road (ORR), independent monitor of National Highways, has ensured steps have been taken by the government-owned...
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Mark Salisbury
Jan 20, 2022
BCA launches LGV Apprenticeship programme
BCA is hosting a number of regional apprenticeship open days to meet potential candidates interested in embarking on a career as a LGV...
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Mark Salisbury
Dec 16, 2021
Crimestoppers: Rising threat of drug driving
Independent charity Crimestoppers, in partnership with D.tec International, has launched a new national campaign to target those who get...
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Mark Salisbury
Dec 14, 2021
Driver Academy Group to lead government HGV training scheme
The Driver Academy Group, a consortium led by HGV training specialist HGVC, and comprising workforce solutions group Manpower and trade...
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Mark Salisbury
Nov 25, 2021
Are some satnavs not fit for purpose
Commercial fleet operators are being warned satnav systems need to be fit for purpose following the latest bridge strike data being...
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Mark Salisbury
Nov 9, 2021
Highway Code confusion
Changes are expected to be made to the Highway Code in early 2022 which will introduce a ‘hierarchy of road users’, with more vulnerable...
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Mark Salisbury
Sep 23, 2021
Unite warns 'illegal' fresh extension of HGV drivers' hours
Unite, the UK’s leading union, has warned that the government’s plans to continue to relax the maximum driving timing for lorry drivers,...
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Mark Salisbury
Sep 7, 2021
FORS Standard version 6 to be published in October
The new FORS Standard will be introduced to members via a series of live webinars this autumn. It is due to be published on 19 October...
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