by admin | Aug 22, 2021 | Blog
A good deal has been said of late in respect of the growing skills gap in the road haulage industry; though for the past three years or more the matter has weighed heavily on the minds of many in our sector, recent findings have revealed that the situation is...
by admin | Jul 2, 2021 | Blog
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
