Following further easing of lockdown restrictions in England and Wales, driving lessons and tests for lorry drivers candidates can restart on 12 April. DVSA Chief Executive Loveday Ryder said: “I would like to thank professional drivers for playing such a vital role in transporting essential goods, and helping critical workers… Read more »
“National embarrassment” must not be repeated, Logistics UK warns government
Business group Logistics UK has written to the government to request an urgent review of traffic management and welfare arrangements for HGV drivers in the wake of chaos experienced when France closed its borders to traffic for two days over the Christmas period. In a letter to transport minister Lord… Read more »
Logistics UK’s response to Kent HGV parking ban scheme
In response to the announcement from the Department for Transport and Kent Country Council to ban lorry drivers from taking all rest periods other than the 45mins break in seven Kent boroughs temporarily, Heidi Skinner, Policy Manager for the South at Logistics UK comments: “Logistics UK is very frustrated the Department for Transport (DfT) and Kent Country Council (KCC) have failed to consider the welfare of lorry drivers in this decision…. Read more »
It’s Christmas! DAF Trucks brews up festive cheer for drivers
After the success of DAF Trucks’ ‘put the kettle on’ initiatives for truck drivers during the COVID-19 pandemic’s first lockdown, the UK market leader is again offering a free cuppa – plus mince pies – for truck drivers over the festive period. The gesture, in association with selected Truckstops across… Read more »
New campaign launches to celebrate the hidden hero behind the wheel
Global telematics and tracking providers, Teletrac Navman, has launched “Who is a Commercial Driver?” – a campaign to give thanks to the most valuable asset in the UK transport sector; the drivers who have gone the extra mile. The initiative, in partnership with Brake – the road safety charity –… Read more »
LGV Driver Shortage will remain unresolved and may even worsen, despite reductions in demand due to COVID-19
In the latest Driver Require Ltd report titled “The Impact of COVID-19 – A Roadmap for Recovery in the UK Haulage Sector”, released in early July, Driver Require CEO, Kieran Smith, made the bold statement that there will no longer be an LGV driver shortage in the UK; at least… Read more »
#HiddenHeroes – New series explores the professions’ response to Covid-19
The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) and ITN Productions Industry News have co-produced a new fast-turnaround report series #HiddenHeroes. The series showcases how the logistics and transport profession is responding in a huge national effort to meet the demands of the global pandemic crisis. As the country witnessed an… Read more »
Essential information for UK hauliers regarding Government developments
Hauliers are being reminded of 2 important developments by the UK Government. Drivers’ hours changes The EU drivers’ hours and tachographs rules will change on 20 August 2020. Operators and drivers should review the changes to the current rules and prepare to comply from 20 August 2020. Find out more… Read more »
ADLV urges fleets to maintain online driver checking as lockdown eases
The ADLV (the Association for Driver Licence Verification) is urging fleets to maintain frequent online checking of driving licences as the UK lockdown eases. With rapidly expanded delivery fleets on one hand and a sudden increase in returning car drivers and volunteers on the other, the number of licence checks required has… Read more »
Provide us with safe parking spaces, plead nation’s lorry drivers
FTA, one of the UK’s biggest business groups, is urging government to follow through on its promise made two years ago today to provide safe parking spaces for those charged with keeping goods moving throughout the pandemic and beyond: HGV drivers. Two years after the government pledge, FTA’s members report… Read more »
