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New HGV drivers facing 24-week driving test delay
New HGV drivers are facing a 24-week wait to sit their driving tests to become lorry drivers, with experts urging the government to do more to ease the testing delays. With the potential spectre of supply chain issues similar to those seen in the recent fuel crisis looming large in the run-up to Christmas, ... Read More
Knitting in a bus lane? That’s a fine…
It’s the moment everyone dreads – a fine dropping through your letterbox... It happens, though. Whether it’s speeding, driving in a bus lane, or running a red light - drivers make mistakes. But when a vehicle owner received a fine for driving in a bus lane 120 miles away from their home, they knew ... Read More
Vehicle safety under the spotlight as government looks to form crash investigation team
Vehicle safety is set for scrutiny as the government launches a consultation period on the creation of a road crash investigation team. The independent body is set to be called the Road Collision Investigation Branch (RCIB) and will investigate crashes and incidents involving all vehicles, including self-driving vehicles. How would the RCIB operate? Similar to ... Read More
Protests hit the UK’s busiest motorway…
Insulate Britain is extending its protests and occupying the M25, the UK’s busiest motorway. Protests by the environmental group have been in the news for the last few months, with roads around London being blocked in a bid to draw attention to their cause. The group announced their plans to protest on the M25 ... Read More
UK HGV platooning trials move forward to the next stage
The Transport Research Laboratory (TRL) has moved forward with the next stage of platooning trials in the UK as it looks to hear from HGV operators. Platooning involves trucks forming an identically spaced-out convoy which is organised in such a way that means that HGVs can drive closer together over long distances. This reduces air ... Read More
An alternative fuel with a difference…
We’ve all heard about electric vehicles, and most of us have probably thought about when to make the big switch. But when it comes to alternative fuels, electric isn’t the only option… How about a wine powered car? No, really. Oh, and it’s Prince Charles’ car… AND it’s one of the most iconic cars of ... Read More
MOT concerns for Fleets ease as expected surge fails to materialise
Fleet owners’ concerns over MOT availability have been eased as the expected surge in demand has failed to materialise. With many motorists deferring their MOTs, the fear was that demand could spike as we headed into the autumn. That’s because most MOTs are conducted in March and October each year, due to how vehicles are ... Read More
DVLA set to introduce major changes to driving licences and MOTs
The DVLA has stated that significant changes will be introduced to driving licences, MOTs and driving test documentation. Transport Secretary Grant Shapps stated that paper test certificates could be done away with - while MOTs need to be brought “into the modern age”. To help introduce digital driving licences, the DVLA is creating an app ... Read More
Government announces HGV training for 4,000 new drivers
Up to 4,000 people are set to undergo training to become HGV drivers as part of the government’s plan to ease supply chain issues. The Department for Education announced a £10 million package of investment to create new skills training camps and train 3,000 new HGV drivers. The short, intensive courses will be free ... Read More
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