Plans for new smart motorways abandoned, report suggests
A media report claims that the Government has scrapped plans to introduce any new smart motorways, over fears about safety and cost. In...
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Mark Salisbury
- Nov 8, 2022
Free Rolling Tyres: change to the annual test
A robust tyre management system is an essential part of any operator’s maintenance system. This includes in-service tyres which are...
Mark Salisbury
- Oct 11, 2022
Van & truck traffic rise as car miles fall on pre-pandemic levels
Car traffic has increased by a third (32.9%) to 237.5 billion vehicle miles year-on-year, but is down on pre-pandemic levels, according...
Mark Salisbury
- Jun 7, 2022
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
- Apr 28, 2022
AES helps operators tackle mis-aligned HGVs with sustainable Josam solution
Automotive Equipment Solutions UK (AES UK) is offering the latest JOSAM Cam-aligner wheel alignment system to the UK transport industry...
Mark Salisbury
- Apr 19, 2022
£20 million to improve roadside facilities for HGV drivers
HGV drivers will benefit from £20 million to improve roadside facilities, as part of continued Government action with industry to boost...
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...
Mark Salisbury
- Nov 23, 2021
Transport manager disqualified following multiple failings
Following a public inquiry, Leo Al Auto faces its licence being revoked after its transport manager, Darren Boyce-Smith, was disqualified...
Mark Salisbury
- Nov 18, 2021
Network Rail urges lorry drivers to 'Wise Up, Size Up'
Network Rail has revealed the most-struck railway bridges in the country as it relaunches its ‘Wise Up, Size Up’ campaign, reminding...
Mark Salisbury
- Oct 12, 2021
RHA in escalating row with AB Agri
The RHA has reiterated its hostility to a ‘Safe Contractor’ scheme promoted by AB Agri after the animal feed manufacturer used a quote by...
Mark Salisbury
- Sep 21, 2021
Jail for death crash HGV driver who caused motorway pile-up
An HGV driver distracted by his mobile phone and who killed a devoted husband and wife in a “devastating collision” has been jailed....
Mark Salisbury
- Sep 16, 2021
Criticism mounts over Government plans to streamline HGV driving tests
The new HGV driving test requirements are a "panicked" reaction to a driver shortage created by the government's policy on Brexit, warns...
Mark Salisbury
- Sep 9, 2021
Now is not the time to unhitch the towing test
The Government could endanger lives with its ‘knee-jerk’ reaction to driver shortages by allowing drivers to tow trailers without having...
Mark Salisbury
- Aug 31, 2021
21-30 years olds ‘most likely’ to be killed or seriously injured
New analysis of Government statistics shows that 21-30 year olds are the most likely to be killed or seriously injured in road traffic...
Mark Salisbury
- Aug 10, 2021
Help drivers return to the road safely
Reduced confidence and lack of engagement are among the driver issues fleets need to watch out for as they return to the road with the...
Mark Salisbury
- May 27, 2021
DVSA: Removing roadworthiness prohibitions
From 1 June 2021, any prohibitions for testable vehicles or trailers that are not cleared at the roadside will be referred for a...
Mark Salisbury
- Mar 2, 2021
MPs to scrutinise future of smart motorways
The Transport Committee has launched a new inquiry into the safety of smart motorways. Smart motorways, which use variable speed limits...
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