New HGV Safety Standards Need More Time Various concerns are being raised regarding the challenges faced by fleets in adapting to new safety standards for Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs). One of those raising concerns is Steve MacDonald, the founder of SM UK, a specialist in commercial fleet safety. He feels that the commercial fleet industry requires additional time to implement safety enhancements for HGVs before the new direct vision regulations come into effect. Published: 18 December 2023
EU Advances Proposal to Amend HGV Driving Licence Rules for Greater Driver Inclusion The European Commission's proposal to revise driving licence rules has garnered support from the International Road Transport Union (IRU), offering potential solutions to the shortage of bus, coach, and truck drivers in the road transport sector. With approximately 600,000 drivers needed in these categories, the European Council's alignment with the Commission's proposal signals a positive shift. Published: 11 December 2023
List of Everyday Substances Which Can Get a Drug-Driving Conviction Winter is here, and that means a lot of people will catch a cold. Winter diseases are everywhere, but there is usually some kind of medicine you can take to feel better. However, did you know that a lot of these medicines - designed to help you - might put you at risk of a drug conviction on the roads? Published: 04 December 2023
Not Enough Drivers to Cope with Haulage Demands Recent findings from SNAP, the digital marketplace for the haulage industry, indicate a critical situation emerging in response to escalating online delivery demands and a dearth of new entrants to the profession. A tipping point has been reached, characterized by an insufficient number of qualified drivers to meet the current needs of the haulage sector. Published: 27 November 2023
Women in Transport and Applied Driving Join Forces Applied Driving, a global provider of solutions for driver safety and performance management, has joined forces with the non-profit organization Women in Transport to champion diversity and equality in the transport industry. As part of this collaboration, Applied Driving will sponsor the Women in Transport Advance 2024 mentoring program and provide complimentary access to the Companion+ Mobile Safety app for 150 members, emphasizing its commitment to promoting road safety. Published: 20 November 2023
New Software Enables Viewing of CPC and Tachograph Information One of the most recent successes seen by the DVLA was their creation and implementation of the Driver and Vehicles account - a portal where key information can be accessed. Published: 15 November 2023
Motorways a Hotbed of Driving Offences A recent investigation uncovers a troubling reality as thousands of drivers annually make fundamental, and at times life-threatening, errors on the fastest-moving roads in the United Kingdom. Shocking new figures lay bare the alarming number of motorists committing offences that defy belief while driving on the nation's high-speed roadways. Published: 09 November 2023
New Speed Camera Trials New Speed Camera Trials In the initial days of a trial period, new and innovative speed cameras in the UK have proven to be a game-changer, catching thousands of drivers in the act. Published: 23 October 2023
The State of Road Maintenance Falls Under the Spotlight The analysis of government data by the RAC reveals a concerning trend in road treatment and resurfacing in England, hitting its lowest level in the past five years. Published: 16 October 2023