Climate change: Electric trucks can compete with diesel ones

by admin | Apr 1, 2021 | Blog

The view that battery-powered heavy goods lorries can’t compete with diesel is being challenged by new research. It had been felt that the extra batteries needed for freight would make electric vehicles too expensive. But a new study says that if fast charging...

Dashcams: how they work and why you should buy one

by admin | Mar 2, 2021 | Blog

What are dashcams? How do they work? We look at the main reasons to buy one, including evidence in case of a road incident and reduced premiums. Well, the chances are they were recorded using dashcams, nifty little cameras that drivers can fit onto their windscreens...

What Is The Direct Vision Standard (DVS)?

by admin | Feb 2, 2021 | Blog

It is now just a few short days until Direct Vision Standard (DVS) and HGV Permit Scheme fines come into force. What must hauliers and HGV Operators do to avoid receiving Penalty Charge Notices? The Direct Vision Standard (DVS) is a new Transport for London (TfL) HGV...

HMRC publishes advice on how to meet new tax rules on self-employed drivers

by admin | Jan 2, 2021 | Blog

Advice aimed at helping operators stay on the right side of new tax laws has been published by HMRC today (15 February), writes Carol Millett. The briefing document sets out how it will monitor organisations engaging drivers and other contractors who work through...

What must UK hauliers do to prepare for Brexit?

by admin | Dec 2, 2020 | Blog

As the end of the Brexit transition period draws closer, key bodies like the Road Haulage Association (RHA), and the government themselves are urging businesses to prepare for what is beyond 2020. Currently, Brexit negotiations between the United Kingdom and Europe...