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UK Truck Stops - the impact of government investment

The UK’s haulage industry serves as the backbone of our economy, transporting goods and supplies across the nation efficiently. However, the sector faces numerous challenges, including the need to modernise infrastructure, improve services, increase the well-being of long-haul truck drivers and enhance sustainability. To address these issues, the UK government...

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Importance of drug and alcohol testing in haulage and transport

In the world of haulage and transport, the safety of drivers, passengers and loads is of paramount importance. With long hours on the road and demanding schedules, it is crucial to maintain a vigilant approach to safety. One crucial aspect that cannot be overlooked is drug and alcohol testing. In...

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Northern Ireland public consultation on 10 year-old tyre ban – final call

The Department for Transport (DfT) banned truck tyres over 10 years old with effect from 1 February 2021. Now, in Northern Ireland, the Department for Infrastructure (DfI) are 'seeking views on proposals with a view to introducing similar legislation in the North of Ireland'. Specifically, DfI has invited relevant stakeholders...

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DVSA and CPT partner to advise on PSV emergency door safety

DVSA and Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) have partnered to launch an initiative aimed at bus and coach operators (PSVs), to ensure their drivers are performing daily checks on emergency doors. When the emergency doors on buses and coaches are not functioning correctly, there is a risk that passengers may:...

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Traffic Commissioners annual report - key compliance priorities

The Traffic Commissioners of Great Britain has recently published its annual report to the transport secretary. Within it, they emphasise a range of key compliance issues encountered by the regulators in the year ending March 2022. Key compliance issues Load security improvements Load security was highlighted as an area that...

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Revised DVSA guidance on categorisation of vehicle defects

The Driving and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has issued revised guidance on how they will be categorising vehicle defects in roadside checks. Published 22 August, the new guidance outlines the changes coming into force and the actions the DVSA can take during failed vehicle inspections. The new rules will be...

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News from DVSA: detecting tachograph violations is getting easier

The DVSA are trialling remote tachograph sensing equipment in Britain making it easier to detect drivers and operators who are breaking drivers’ hours rules. While most operators follow drivers’ hours rules, DVSA are still finding offences at the roadside. Breaking drivers’ hours rules has the potential to be dangerous to...

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UK Driver Hours Regulations – An Overview

One of, if the most, important aspects of driving an HGV is to operate within the constraints of the current driver working hours regulations, because overworked or tired drivers are much more likely to have a lapse in concentration or make an error of judgement that could lead to a...

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Commonwealth Games delivery distribution

The Commonwealth Games start on Thursday 28th July and runs until Monday 8th August. The event is hosted around Birmingham and the West Midlands with the exception of the track cycling taking place in London. Across the 12 days of events, there will be localised road closures and travel restrictions for various events...

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Free Compliance Infographics

With compliance being such an important part of your vehicle maintenance, we thought it would be useful to have a visual guide that shows exactly what is expected when you complete your daily walk around checks. With that in mind, we’ve created these infographics which gives you all the information...

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Analogue Tachograph vs Digital Tachograph

Tachograph systems have been a mandatory component of any transport or haulage vehicle in the EU since 1986, and in those 30 years, the way technology has developed has significantly shaped vehicle compliance and the working hour regulations for truck drivers. From the 1st May 2006, every relevant vehicle has...

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