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Reform of heavy vehicle testing

Reform of heavy vehicle testing

Reform of heavy vehicle testing regime for Earned Recognition members Further work will have to be carried out before any reform of the heavy...

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Embracing Fleet Digitalisation

Embracing Fleet Digitalisation

Embracing fleet digitalisation: The compulsory shift in HGV and van management In today's rapidly evolving technological landscape, the digitisation...

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Reporting haulier non-compliance

Reporting haulier non-compliance

Reporting operator non-compliance requires huge culture shift In a resounding call to action, senior road transport officials have urged members of...

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HGV levy starts on 1 August

HGV levy starts on 1 August

HGV levy to start again on 1 August The HGV levy, abandoned at the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, is to be reintroduced from 1 August with a...

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Staying ahead of HMRC’s IR35

Staying ahead of HMRC’s IR35

Staying ahead of the HMRC IR35 compliance checks When HMRC introduced changes to the 'off-payroll working rules', commonly known as IR35, in April...

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DVSA sets out vision to 2030

DVSA sets out vision to 2030

DVSA sets out vision to keep Britain moving safely and sustainably The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has launched its vision to 2030,...

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Major MOT shake-up proposed

Major MOT shake-up proposed

Major MOT shake-up proposed in new government consultation A new consultation recommending major changes to the annual MOT for cars, motorbikes and...

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Cliff edge over net zero targets

Cliff edge over net zero targets

“Industry facing cliff edge over net zero targets,” warns DAF MD DAF Trucks MD Laurence Drake has warned that the 2035 and 2040 net zero targets...

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Mandatory laden brake testing

Mandatory laden brake testing

Operators face mandatory laden brake testing from next January, DVSA warns The majority of trucks and trailers will have to be fully laden for their...

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Truckfile – driver check

Truckfile – driver check

Truckfile Driver First Use Check The driver safety check, ‘first use’ check, or driver walk-around check is the first point of detecting any defects...

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FRT: change to the annual test

FRT: change to the annual test

Free Rolling Tyres: Upcoming Changes in Annual Tests A well-structured tyre management system is a fundamental component of any operator's...

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What is Fleet Management?

What is Fleet Management?

What is Fleet Management? Fleet Management encapsulates and refers to all the actions involved in managing a group of vehicles or aircrafts...

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The Direct Vision Standard

The Direct Vision Standard

Transport for London's (TfL) Direct Vision Standard (DVS) From 1 March, HGVs operating in or entering Greater London will need to meet Transport for...

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The Truckfile team were with us as we 'went live'. It all went incredibly smoothly and already I can’t imagine ever being without it.

– Jeff Pryce, ABE Transport

Using the app is simpler for the drivers - the fact that photos and videos can be uploaded, and viewed remotely, is another key benefit.

– Lee Thompson-Halls, Wren Kitchens

Truckfile continues to be much more than a tool to help us keep our ER status. It’s now an indispensable aid in keeping our fleet operation running smoothly.

– Paul Gibbard, CRS Building Supplies

We wanted to keep on top of the ever-increasing requirements for compliance, and reduce time and hassle spent on administration. Truckfile has proved to be a winner on both counts.

– Tony Little, Grist Environmental

Overall the installation of Truckfile into our workshop and fleet has been a real breath of fresh air and is helping the whole operation to run much more smoothly.

– Chris Thompson, James Shaw & Son

We operate 10 busy workshops. This means I really need a simple way of keeping track on what’s happening at all our sites – Truckfile gives me that overview.

– Andy Passco, Mercedes-Benz Dealer Rygor Commercials

Before Truckfile our record-keeping was all paper-based. The change is like night and day - I can click a mouse and see every piece of information for any vehicle.

– Lee Troddyn, Collard Group

Our Technicians now use hand-held tablets to record each stage of a job, and can also use the same equipment to take and attach photographs.

– Paul McCord, Rockmount Vehicle Maintenance