Wimbledon-based haulier ELB Partners has maintained its position as London’s only holder of the Gold standard Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) award after securing the accolade for the seventh consecutive year. ELB, a member of the Pallet-Track network, also confirmed its retention of the FORS Silver and Bronze awards as… Read more »
HS2 to implement UK’s first ever project wide health and safety passport
HS2 and its contractors have taken a major step in improving health and safety assurance across sites between London and the West Midlands by introducing a new health and safety passport system. The new digital ‘Health and Safety Passport System’ (HSPS) will be used initially by all of HS2’s Main… Read more »
HSE is checking businesses in the transport sector are COVID-secure
In the run up to the festive period, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is working with local authorities to inspect businesses in the transport and logistics industry to ensure they are managing the risk of coronavirus (COVID-19). With the current lockdown restrictions, the demand for online shopping is already… Read more »
Torbay Council enhances waste and recycling fleet with LIVE camera systems
Torbay Council is equipping its waste and recycling collection vehicles with the latest live camera recording systems to enhance the safety of residents and crews. So far 11 Romaquip Kerb-Sort recycling vehicles have been fitted with 6-camera live recording systems and six refuse vehicles have been installed with 4-camera… Read more »
Transport company fined after employee fatally crushed
A transport company has been fined after a worker was fatally injured when the pallet of stone tiles he was attempting to deliver fell onto him. High Wycombe Magistrates’ Court heard how, on 23 November 2016, an agency driver was carrying out a delivery for Reason Transport UK Limited at… Read more »
Road safety is a shared responsibility, says Logistics UK
In response to the government’s review of the Highway Code, Denise Beedell, Policy Manager for Vans and Urban at Logistics UK, comments: “Logistics UK has serious reservations about the proposed revisions to the Highway Code and is urging the government to make it clearer that all road users have a… Read more »
DVSA highlights the danger of defective aftermarket truck brake drums
On 18 September 2020, the DVSA issued a warning about seriously defective aftermarket truck brake drums, citing two cases of failure in non-Scania components fitted to Scania P-series trucks. “These cases bring into sharp focus the need for operators to use only parts sourced from Scania,” comments Mark Grant, Services… Read more »
Logistics UK response to pavement parking ban consultation
In response to the launch of a government consultation on pavement parking in England, Natalie Chapman, Head of Urban Policy at Logistics UK, comments: “Logistics UK’s members agree that pavements are for pedestrian use first and foremost – their safety and access must come first – and this is particularly… Read more »
Logistics UK addresses need for ADAS guidance
The lack of available guidance on Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS) is leaving workshop staff and engineers unclear on effective maintenance practices and functionality checks, according to Logistics UK’s Engineering Forum. Toprovide standardised information for use on all commercial vehicles, the forum has launched the industry’s first generic ADAS guidance document…. Read more »
Staff at Carlisle City Council welcome vehicle safety technology
Since Carlisle City Council equipped its fleet of refuse and recycling vehicles with the latest camera recording technology, reverse radar and safety equipment crews and office staff have been delighted with the results. The decision to install the equipment was made primarily to address the rise in potential insurance claims… Read more »
