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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Autumn Statement: EVs to be taxed
Autumn Statement: EVs to be taxed but industry welcomes continued infrastructure investment The industry has applauded the Chancellor’s commitment...
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...
The DVSA Earned Recognition Scheme
The DVSA Earned Recognition Scheme In 2018, the Drivers and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) launched its 'Earned Recognition' scheme for heavy good...
DVSA Earned Recognition launches TfL module
DVSA Earned Recognition launches TfL module to support road safety The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency’s (DVSA) flagship earned recognition...
Drivers wearing warm clothing can face fines
Wearing warm clothing behind the wheel can impact driver visibility Certain items of warm clothing can have different impacts on your driving such...
Industry braces for mini-budget fallout
Road freight industry braces for mini-budget fallout Following the mini-budget, the average price-per-mile for haulage and courier vehicles has...
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...
Bring your HGV to MOT fully laden
Bring your heavy goods vehicle to annual test (MOT) fully laden Testing a vehicle’s braking performance is an important road safety aspect of the...
Updated DVSA guidance on driver hours
DVSA Updates Guidance on Driver Hours and Tachograph Rules Among the myriad challenges faced by hauliers, one of the most common pitfalls is...
App identifies supermarket fuel pump prices
New app identifies pump prices at major supermarket fuel stations A new app – the Petrol Station Finder from fuel card provider FuelGenie – lists...
RHA official advice on agency drivers
RHA Responds to Complaints, Offers Guidance on Agency Drivers In response to a surge in complaints from companies regarding the quality and conduct...