Government Action Sees Surge in Lorry Driving Tests In 2021 the government introduced changes that simplified the HGV license process in an attempt to assuage the HGV driver shortage Published: 15 September 2022
Fleet Managers Not Aware of Duty of Care Duty of care for corporate fleet managers should be a fundamental point of knowledge to ensure company-owned or leased vehicles are correctly given to employees with health and safety and other policies in place. Published: 15 September 2022
Driving in Heavy Rain Could Land You a £5000 Fine The risk of aquaplaning is so severe that drivers are warned that taking to the roads during a heavy downpour could see them slapped with a £5000 fine. Published: 15 September 2022
More Collaboration Needed from Government and Industry to Push EV Van Uptake The chief executive of the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association, Gerry Keaney, has spoken out about his concerns about the electric vehicle uptake when it comes to vans. Published: 21 August 2022
The Rollout of On-Street Chargers by Local Authorities is Branded Inconsistent According to a new report, the way local authorities are rolling out the electric vehicle charging points on streets and the supporting infrastructure is inconsistent. Published: 18 August 2022
HGV Decarbonisation Focus by Cross-Industry Group A new group has been formed by some of the most prominent industry figures in haulage and shipping. Published: 18 August 2022
Van Thefts Set to Double by 2030 A study by comparethemarket.com predicted that the annual thefts of vans in the UK could hit figures of over 20,000 vans stolen by 2030. Published: 18 August 2022
Government Provides Funding For Veterans to Become HGV Drivers When a veteran officially exits the armed forces, it can be difficult to secure employment within civilian settings. It’s a pretty well-known challenge the veterans face, and for the longest time, there hasn’t been much done about it. Published: 21 July 2022