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Low Bridge Strikes: Costs, Risks & Prevention
Roughly every five hours, a vehicle hits a railway bridge somewhere in Britain. Network Rail recorded 1,666 bridge strikes between April 2024 and March 2025, and most of the vehicles involved were HGVs and buses. And we’re heading into the worst time of year for them….
Fleet Blind Spots in Compliance: The Tachograph Infringements Costing Operators Thousands
If you manage a commercial fleet, you already know DVSA doesn’t need much of an excuse to take a closer look at your drivers’ hours records. What might surprise you is quite how many operators are getting caught out, and how avoidable most of it is. In the first…
Fleet blind spots – what the data says
Why Vision Is the Missing Piece in Fleet Safety and How to Fix It If you operate HGVs, you already know that a driver’s field of view can be the difference between a safe manoeuvre and a serious collision. What you might not know is just how much progress has been…
A Decade of Change: How Fleet Technology Got Smart
Ten years ago, “fleet technology” largely meant a GPS dot on a map and a spreadsheet of fuel receipts. Today, that same fleet manager is working with live driver behaviour scores, AI-generated maintenance alerts, and dashboards that predict problems before they…
10 Years. One Team. Your Fleet.
Celebrating a Decade of H-TEC This year marks a special milestone for H-TEC: ten years as a proudly family-owned business, supporting fleets across the UK with reliable, independent compliance and safety technology. It all began in 2016, when Gary took the reins of a…
Driver Cameras: What Fleet Operators Need to Know Before Buying
Choosing driver cameras for a fleet usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many channels do you need, what resolution actually matters, and do you need a simple dashcam or a full multi-channel DVR? Here’s what’s worth knowing before you buy and…
FORS Safe Driving Training: What It Covers and Why It Matters
If you’re working towards FORS Silver accreditation, Safe Driving training isn’t optional, it’s a requirement for every driver on your fleet. But beyond the compliance box-tick, it’s worth understanding what the course actually covers, why it exists, and which…
SG Haulage cuts collision risk by 50% and strengthens driver protection
SG Haulage cuts collision risk by 50% and strengthens driver protection with H-TEC and Geotab fleet solution Video telematics and connected fleet management help the Lincoln-based transport operator improve fuel efficiency, boost insurance protection and avoid an…
UK Drivers’ Hours Rules Explained
If your fleet operates Heavy Goods Vehicles, staying on top of drivers’ hours rules isn’t optional, it’s a legal requirement with direct consequences for road safety, driver welfare and your operator licence. This guide covers everything fleet managers and transport…
Daily Vehicle Walkaround Checks: Legal Requirements Explained
What are the legal requirements for a daily vehicle walkaround check in the UK? This guide covers what to inspect, how to record defects, and the consequences of non-compliance.
New Tachograph Rules for Light Goods Vehicles
From 1 July 2026, new tachograph requirements come into force for light goods vehicles operating internationally between the UK and EU. If you manage vehicles in this category, the clock is already ticking – booking lead times mean you need to act now. What’s…
What Is a Transport Manager CPC – and do you need one?
If you operate a fleet of vehicles under a Standard National or Standard International Operator’s Licence, the words “Transport Manager CPC” will be familiar. But for many fleet managers, owner-operators, and business owners entering the world of commercial transport…
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