A distribution company based in Warrington has today been sentenced after an agency worker sustained serious, life-changing injuries whilst working in Cheltenham. Cheltenham Magistrate’s Court heard how, on 18 May 2017, a 27-year-old agency worker arrived at the Gloucester depot to begin his first day of work with the… Read more »
Bibby Distribution’s SHEQ Strategy delivers lowest ever accident rate
Bibby Distribution has successfully cut its total accident rate by almost a third since launching its Road to Zero Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHEQ) strategy four years ago. Since 2015, the 3PL has reduced total accidents by 30 per cent, RIDDORs (Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrence Regulations)… Read more »
ND Brown trial new FORS vehicle hire accreditation
FORS is pleased to announce that ND Brown Ltd has become the first vehicle hire fleet in the UK to gain FORS Vehicle Hire Company accreditation. This new type of accreditation – part of a trial by FORS – is specifically designed to enable hire and leasing companies to demonstrate… Read more »
Local authority fined after worker’s leg crushed by refuse vehicle
Pendle Borough Council has been fined after a worker’s leg was crushed by a refuse collection vehicle. Burnley Magistrates’ Court heard how, on 30 October 2015, Dominic Allen, a labourer with Pendle Borough Council, was struck by a large refuse vehicle whilst at work in Nelson, Lancashire. At the time… Read more »
MC Rental underlines its commitment to support the construction & utilities supply chain
With the continued investment within its rental portfolio of trucks designed specifically for the construction and utilities market, MC Rental has enhanced this new development by successfully achieving a range of accreditations that fully demonstrates its commitment to achieving the highest standards in this challenging market place. MC Rental has… Read more »
Highways England now pulling in commercial vehicles in West Midlands
Commercial vehicle drivers could be stopped by a Highways England Traffic Officer, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has announced this week (Wednesday 13 February). Under a new agreement, DVSA and Highways England will work together to pull in in lorries, vans, buses and coaches on West Midlands motorways while sharing… Read more »
Logistics company fined after driver suffers serious injuries
A Slough-based logistics company has been fined after a driver was struck by a reversing vehicle when he was carrying out a pre-use check on his vehicle. Reading Crown Court heard how, on 15 December 2015, an employee of PCL Transport 24/7 Limited was injured at a dairy in Aylesbury…. Read more »
Six gold standards
A leading hirer of secure storage containers and portable site accommodation has successfully achieved a gold level transport award for the sixth consecutive year. Following an assessment at its London branch, Mobile Mini was awarded the accreditation for its growing fleet of HGV delivery vehicles, in the Fleet Operator… Read more »
FORS launch new fuel management and winter driving guides
FORS has unveiled two new guides offering advice on both fuel management and winter driving. The new ‘FORS Fuel Management guide’ and ‘FORS Winter guide for HGV drivers’ are both now available to download and share with drivers, as handy in-cab reminders of both how to effectively manage fuel use… Read more »
HSE’s top tips for going home healthy this Christmas
Christmas is nearly upon us and while it can be a busy time for shoppers, it’s even busier for those working throughout the festive season – particularly those in the transport and logistics sector who have both in-store and online demands to contend with. Workers in this industry can find… Read more »
