As the UK enters the peak season for bridge strikes, the AA’s business services team has lent its support to campaigns by the likes of Network Rail and the Freight Transport Association (FTA) to raise awareness of the costly damage caused by these avoidable accidents. October each year sees the… Read more »
Councils call for powers to fine truckers is a cash generator
The Road Haulage Association says that a move to give councils powers to fine lorry drivers is about generating revenue. Local Government Association (LGA) has called on the Government to allow councils to enforce against moving traffic violations. Similar powers are already available to councils in London and Wales. RHA… Read more »
ADLV builds DVLA business case for online fleet access to CPC training & attendance data
The ADLV (the Association for Driving Licence Verification & Vehicles) is polling fleet operators on the potential demand for access to online CPC training course attendance data for drivers. The data is currently collected and managed by the DVSA (the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency). The ADLV believes that the DVSA can and should add CPC… Read more »
Kindness comes first for Oldbury truck driver
Malino Wilson, a driver with Explore Transport, was returning to his depot in Oldbury when he spotted the woman attempting to cross the road with her shopping. Rather than drive past, Mr Wilson decided to lend a hand. He pulled his truck over, temporarily stopping traffic while he got out… Read more »
DVLA says no to Doctors on Wheels medicals
DVLA is no longer accepting any medical reports on lorry drivers from the company Doctors on Wheels. This follows an investigation by Trading Standards and the DVLA. Those investigations are on-going and it’s understood staff at Doctors on Wheels are being questioned. In a statement DVLA said: “If any applications… Read more »
The impact of the ‘Amazon’ effect on HGV drivers
Amazon’s vision is to be the world’s most customer-centric company; they focus on consumer needs and orbit their whole business strategy around creating solutions for consumers before consumers even realise they need it. Their mission is to be the company with the largest product range, at the lowest price, and… Read more »
Driver CPC deadline reminder
For many professional lorry, bus or coach drivers in the UK the deadline to complete their driver CPC periodic training and maintain their current card is approaching. If you haven’t already done so, you need to make sure you’ve completed 35 hours of periodic training by 9th September 2019. Following… Read more »
More than one in five professional drivers would base decision on what to do at a level crossing on their knowledge of the train timetable
A staggering 23% of professional drivers have admitted that if they knew the train timetable and did not believe a train was due to arrive, they would drive over a level crossing. The most common reasons cited for taking the risk was running late to make a delivery (12%) or… Read more »
Gearing up for New Actros, insider view fast focus
Gary Voisey passed his Class 1 Truck Licence (aka Class C + E) and explains why professional development is not just passing tests but gearing up towards the future with new Actros, that counts. Whilst we eagerly await new Actros, we turn the conversation to the workshop and the technicians… Read more »
HGV driving in hot weather
With temperatures creeping up and summer finally looking like it may make an appearance, it is important to consider the risks associated with driving in hot weather. Savanna Driver Recruitment have compiled a list of some of the safety issues that can arise when the sun comes out and our… Read more »
