Handheld devices: 43% of drivers weren’t aware of new penalties RAC research reveals that 43% of drivers weren’t aware of the changes to handheld device regulations – on the day the rules came into law. Published: 25 April 2022
Speed cameras should check for insurance, MOT, and tax offences Speed cameras should be checking tax, insurance, and MOT say 89% of motorists. That’s according to research by IAM RoadSmart, the independent road safety charity. Published: 25 April 2022
Van drivers waste up to 2 working days per year looking for parking spaces A shortage of spaces and lack of parking information in cities is costing tradespeople up to 2 working days per year, according to research by parking app AppyParking. Published: 25 April 2022
Sleeper cab allowance: HMRC to review the rate The Road Haulage Association (RHA) has announced that the overnight allowance scheme for drivers will continue beyond 6 April 2022. The news comes after extensive lobbying by RHA for an early commitment to the current rate. Published: 29 March 2022
St John Ambulance receives Van Excellence award St John Ambulance, the national health and first aid charity with around 580 vehicles in its fleet, has been awarded Van Excellence certification by one of the UK’s biggest business groups. Published: 29 March 2022
‘Big incentives' for zero-emissions trucks in Europe In a new EU ruling, hauliers operating zero-emissions trucks – battery electric or hydrogen – must be given discounts of at least 50% on distance-based road tolls. Published: 29 March 2022
European trips – EU posting declaration portal now open From 2nd February 2022, it is essential that haulage operators register details of commercial road haulage journeys that take place within the EU, Liechtenstein, Iceland, and Norway prior to the journey departure. Published: 24 February 2022
Hauliers urged to invest in their people Giving evidence to the Transport Select Committee last month, Roads Minister Baroness Vere was asked to give a short answer on what the haulage industry can do to improve supply chain issues: Her answer was: “If you were to ask me if there is just one thing the sector can do – just one thing – it is to invest in their people.” Published: 24 February 2022
Highway Code updates: The rules every driver needs to know Motoring and cycling organisations have warned that many drivers are still unaware of the “fundamental” changes to the Highway Code which were introduced at the end of January. Published: 24 February 2022