The Senior Traffic Commissioner has issued additional guidance to help lorry, bus and coach operators to manage their commercial vehicle activities, in the event of a no deal EU exit.
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Driving an HGV is not an easy task; the vehicle you’re driving could weigh up to 40 tonnes and have limited visibility and manoeuvrability. Though the responsibility for safe driving is ultimately in the hands of the person behind the wheel, technology can help to combat risky behaviour, improve driver proficiency and better equip drivers…
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The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has updated its guidance on daily walk-around checks to support PSV and HGV drivers. Check-out their new guideline video and see how Microlise can support these critical checks with our Vehicle and Driver Inspection App.
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Applications for London HGV Safety Permits launched today – all operators will need to have a permit to operate in London when phase 1 of the Direct Vision Standard (DVS) scheme launches in October 2020.
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Recently released DVLA figures reveal that of 1,231,000 LGV drivers licenced since 2016, 99.4% of them remain penalty-free.
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UK businesses fear for Christmas supplies because of Brexit according to latest Charted Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) survey.
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UK freight and logistics business organisations have reacted positively to the news that the UK Government has confirmed a commitment by the previous administration to invest some £25 billion in England’s road transport infrastructure, while cautioning that a no-deal Brexit would undermine positive plans.
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The transport and logistics sector is keenly aware of its impact on other road users and the general community and uses a wide range of technology solutions to ensure that optimum routes are planned, to prevent the type of road traffic incidents The Local Government Association (LGA) recently highlighted in its call for new powers to be granted to tackle drivers who flout weight and height restriction limits.
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A £100m public information campaign urging businesses and individuals to make sure they are prepared for Britain’s departure from the EU, has been launched by the government this week.
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We are delighted that our Driver Hazard warning application has been shortlisted as ‘Innovative New Product of the Year,’ at the 2019 Commercial Fleet Awards, which will take place on October 8 at the National Motorcycle Museum, Birmingham.
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The RHA’s fifth annual National Lorry Week is next week and we are all being urged to show our support for the HGV drivers who keep the wheels of commerce moving.
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