Moody Logistics has announced its ‘Driver of the Year’, who is planning on taking a new route to progress his career with the company. Mark Fisher from Seaton Burn collected his trophy at Moody Logistics’ annual staff awards. The awards recognise the achievements, dedication and commitment of its employees… Read more »
DAF Transport Efficiency Driver Challenge 2018 – the return
In response to the success of its first DAF Transport Efficiency Driver Challenge in 2016, DAF Trucks has launched its second UK-wide search to find Britain’s best commercial vehicle driver. Following a robust selection process – including an invitation to non-DAF drivers – 20 of the country’s best truck drivers… Read more »
Truck drivers need better facilities, not bigger fines, says FTA
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) is warning that increased fines are not the solution to illegal truck parking in Kent. The UK’s leading body representing the logistics sector says the problem will only be solved when there are adequate clean and secure parking facilities for hard-working truck drivers. Ashford… Read more »
A new year but for cross-channel truckers it’s the same old story
Despite the closure of the ‘Jungle’ camp in October 2016, migrants are still returning to Calais. Their goal? To reach the UK by whatever means possible and with total disregard for the safety of themselves or the HGV drivers on which they prey. Talking on today’s Victoria Derbyshire programme, RHA… Read more »
Thomas drives all the way to the top spot in FTA competition
Thomas Kent has been named as the UK’s top driver in logistics, after a nationwide competition organized by the Freight Transport Association (FTA), the UK’s largest membership association in freight and logistics. Kent, who works for Samworth Brothers Supply Chain in Derby, today (29 November 2017) scooped the overall FTA… Read more »
RHA warning over ban on drivers sleeping in lorry cabs
The Road Haulage Association has won clarity over the new DVSA ban on lorry driver weekly rests taken “in-cab” from the 1st November. It was not clear that in-cab rests taken in OFFICIAL truck stops would be exempt from this enforcement. The Association was worried that fines could be imposed… Read more »
Time for a rest? Drivers called upon to share experiences
Following yesterday’s announcement in Westminster Hall that HGV drivers are to be fined by DVSA if they take their full weekly rest break in their cabs from 1 November 2017, the Freight Transport Association (FTA) is calling for evidence from road users to help highlight the inconsistency in standards of… Read more »
Latest industry views on the news: RHA overnight allowances victory
Commenting on the Road Haulage Association (RHA)’s announcement on the handling of overnight expenses for drivers, Andrew Brookes, head of employer solutions at accountancy firm, Menzies LLP, said: “The commercial fleet industry will be very pleased with the concessions negotiated by the RHA. These will make it far easier for… Read more »
RHA wins significant climbdown from Government on truckers’ Overnight Allowances
The RHA has won a significant concession from tax officials on Overnight Allowances for lorry drivers. It’s taken many months of negotiations with officials from HMRC after members angrily complained that newly imposed rules were confusing, unfair and were costing them money. At the heart of the row was an… Read more »
‘Don’t let a phone call or a coffee cause the death of another road user’ says RHA
The Road Haulage Association is disappointed at the news that HGV drivers are still being snapped eating, drinking, checking paperwork and using mobile phones while driving. “There is absolutely no excuse for this behaviour,” said RHA Director of Policy Rod McKenzie. “If you’re driving – leave your phone alone. If… Read more »
