The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is calling on drivers who are planning to tow a trailer or caravan to undertake a new training course. Rules surrounding towing a trailer or caravan changed at the end of 2021, with specific changes depending on when you passed your driving test... If you passed your car ... Read More
The 2030 deadline for the switch to zero-emissions vehicle production is the biggest concern for fleets, according to the latest research. In fact, 43% of fleet owners polled as part of the survey said moving away from internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles was the most significant issue they’re facing right now. Given that the price ... Read More
Delays are a part of driving. Whether it’s rush hour, traffic jams, roadworks, or diversions, we’ve come to expect them as a natural part of everyday driving. But sometimes the reason for a delay’s not one that many people would believe… unless you capture it on camera. Like a runaway cow. Yep, after a herd ... Read More
A report by a Transport Select Committee has stated that fleet owners must take responsibility for issues with drivers or risk higher taxes in the future. The report specifically mentions driver recruitment, welfare, and retention, and places a significant emphasis on the fleet sector itself taking responsibility for solving what it perceives as significant problems. ... Read More
We're not usually fans of toilet humour but we suppose the current cost of fuel means this is no laughing matter… With no sign that the record-high prices might come down any time soon, it’s hardly surprising that people are looking for alternative ways to fuel their vehicles. And no, I’m not talking about electricity or anything ... Read More
The government has announced a brand-new £20 million fund to improve roadside facilities on the UK’s road network. HGV and fleet drivers are at the heart of the proposals, with National Highways looking to improve facilities as part of the drive to improve the image of commercial driving as a career. Driver safety and welfare ... Read More
The old saying goes that lightning never strikes the same place twice. Of course, we know that’s not true – there’s enough evidence to prove otherwise. The other thing we know is that if lightning strikes a car going at exactly 88mph, you can travel back in time. Well, you can in Back to the ... Read More
The latest research has shown that there are now a record number of tests being carried out for HGV drivers in the UK. The figures reached concerning levels last year, with the UK ending up in a position where it was around 70,000 drivers short of where it needed to be, resulting in supply ... Read More
A petition has been started urging Tesco to stop installing self-service checkouts. And there’s over 100,000 signatures on it so far. I think we all know why. They can be INFURIATING. Sometimes you get a good one, but more often than not they don’t scan properly, you need a real person to come over and ... Read More
The government could abandon plans for speed limiters under the new EU safety regulations set to be introduced in July 2022. I know what you’re thinking – why are we talking about EU safety regulations post-Brexit? Well, the EU vehicle safety regulations were agreed before the UK left the EU. As a result, plans were ... Read More