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Manchester is set to launch its clean air zone (CAZ) on May 30, 2022, as part of its Clear Air Plan to tackle air pollution, which contributes towards 1,200 deaths per year in the city-region. More than £120 million in Government funding has been secured to support...

The view that battery-powered heavy goods lorries can’t compete with diesel is being challenged by new research.

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...

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...

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...

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...

As Britain remains in the throes of a second lockdown, the sixth annual National Lorry Week (16th – 22nd November) is proving to be the most poignant yet. HGV drivers have been absolutely indispensable during the COVID-19 pandemic - keeping supplies flowing to...

Keeping your vehicle in good condition must be done all year round. But with breakdowns increasing by 20% over the colder months, it’s worth taking a little more care when checking your vehicle. Now winter is starting to creep in, don’t let the cold weather hold you...

Pen & paper pitfalls There are many potential pitfalls to using a pen and paper system. And that’s before we even consider social distancing and COVID-19 compliance. This alone is reason enough to ditch the pen and paper. When enforcement officials pull a vehicle...

A number of changes affecting Drivers’ Hours Rules and tachographs have come into force through Regulation (EU) 2020/0154. Here are some of the new rules. The new rules will include: a requirement for drivers’ to ‘return home’ every 4 weeksa ban on taking regular...

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has announced that truck testing will restart from 4 July for those vehicles given exemptions at the start of the coronavirus lockdown. Since 21 March, trucks and trailers requiring an annual test have been issued three...

The following update was issued by the DVLA on 4th June 2020: To make it easier for drivers who need to update their photocard licence with a new photograph at the end of the 10 years validity, photocard driving licences that expire between 1 February 2020 and 31...