£1.1m investment in M6toll keeps the Midlands moving
Users of M6toll are in safe hands this winter, following a £1.1m investment in seasonal weather preparations. The package of measures...
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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
- Sep 27, 2022
Six steps to increase HGV safety
Safety should be a priority for all business owners. However, it takes on an even greater significance when working in high-risk...
Mark Salisbury
- Jul 21, 2022
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
- May 31, 2022
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, 2022
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...
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 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...
Mark Salisbury
- Feb 22, 2022
AEBS – critical life-saving equipment for HGVs
Advanced Emergency Braking Systems (AEBS) have been fitted as standard to most new HGVs sold in the UK since 2015. Drivers and operators...
Mark Salisbury
- Jan 27, 2022
Legal proposals for self-driving vehicles
The Law Commission, an independent statutory body set up by Parliament to review the law in England and Wales, and the Scottish Law...
Mark Salisbury
- Nov 11, 2021
HGV test changes need caps on training charges
Planned changes to lorry tests to address HGV driver shortages require caps on driver training charges, and the introduction of mandatory...
Mark Salisbury
- Oct 5, 2021
New device will stop trucks from aquaplaning
Researchers say they have developed a device that prevents vehicles including HGVs from aquaplaning during adverse road conditions. The...
Mark Salisbury
- Sep 30, 2021
Drunken lorry driver jailed after 20-mile police chase on M4
A drunken lorry driver, who celebrated getting his driving job by drinking a quarter bottle of whisky and then led police on a 20-mile...
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...
Mark Salisbury
- Jun 24, 2021
Dangerous West Midlands & South West delivery vehicles taken off road
22 dangerous delivery vehicles were taken off the road as a result of Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) operation at five...
Mark Salisbury
- Jun 3, 2021
Volvo Trucks adds unique sounds to its electric range
To improve safety, Volvo Trucks has developed an acoustic alert system with unique sounds for its electric truck models. The alert –...
Mark Salisbury
- Apr 29, 2021
Government paves the way for self-driving vehicles on UK roads
Motorists could see self-driving vehicles on British roads for the first time later this year, the Department for Transport has announced...
Mark Salisbury
- Apr 6, 2021
Increased security risk as unaccompanied trailers top one million
According to a report from the Department for Transport on Feb 18th, 2021, recent trends in road freight have been affected by the...
Mark Salisbury
- Feb 23, 2021
Rental helps HGV operators ensure Direct Vision Standard (DVS) compliance
Businesses operating heavy goods vehicles that are not yet compliant with the Direct Vision Standard (DVS), which comes into force from 1...
Mark Salisbury
- Jan 14, 2021
Idle vehicles still need their MOT – AA
The AA is advising drivers to keep their vehicles serviced and MOT’d as the third national lockdown begins. While some drivers may be...
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