Archive for the ‘HGV (Haulage/Truck)’ Category

Navevo, the UK’s leading specialist GPS software developer, has recently revealed its new ProNav PNN-200 sat-nav solution for drivers of Heavy Goods Vehicles and Vans. Following on from the successful launch of ProNav, the new ProNav PNN-200 delivers new levels of performance and is now even easier to use thanks to a revised user interface, enhanced routing-engine together with free map and transport data updates for new and existing users throughout 2009.

The ProNav PNN-200 allows drivers to enter their heavy good vehicles’ vital statistics, including weight, height, length, width and the goods they are carrying, to calculate the best route to ensure drivers are not confronted with roads or obstacles not suitable for their vehicle or cargo. During a journey, the ProNav PNN-200 also warns drivers of hazards such as steep hills, high cross winds, and the risk of grounding and can automatically re-route a driver’s journey accordingly if deemed necessary. The ProNav PNN-200 is perfect for drivers of HGV’s, light commercial vehicles.

The ProNav PNN-200 should in the long run result in more accurate time and distances for drivers who are unsure about routes, it also gives drivers confidence of what lies ahead but most importantly we hope the ProNav PNN-200 will reduce accidents as many drivers take routes which are not best suitable to their journey.

One piece of advice we will stress is that you use the ProNav when your vehicle is stationary; using this piece of equipment whilst driving could cause lack of concentration on the roads a head and may result in an accident.

Isis Insurance believe that the ProNav is a fantastic piece of equipment and will help all drivers with their journeys, but most importantly, always make sure you have the correct HGV insurance policy to cover you for your Heavy Goods Vehicle, If you’re unsure or are searching for HGV insurance quotes, please do not hesitate to contact us at Isis Insurance.

How would you feel to wake up to observe yourself veering into the hard shoulder due to you nodding off at the steering wheel?

This did happen recently to a gentleman from Livingston, West Lothian who fell asleep behind the wheel of his 44 tonne HGV, vehicle travelling at 60 MPH but what the driver didn’t know that he was suffering from a condition called obstructive Sleep Apnoea. 

According to the Sun newspaper there are approximately 300 deaths caused every year due to drivers nodding off at the wheel. With 30,000 people in the UK suffering from OSA, 90 per cent of cases remain undiagnosed.  A poll also revealed one in six HGV drivers have Obstructive Sleep Apnoea.

There have been many cases with HGV drivers falling asleep at the wheel but luckily Mr Connelly from West Lothian said ‘I got the shock of my life. I had fallen asleep and nearly killed myself. I stopped at the nearest services, had a wash, a coffee and a walk around to wake myself up, but I was shaking so badly’.

Mr Connelly was very lucky, when this event happened in his HGV vehicle luckily it was only 5am in the morning so there was little traffic, had it been a bit later on he could have caused a major accident in business rush hour traffic.

At Isis Insurance we want our clients to take best care when driving long distances - make sure you have regular stops. Don’t drive over your recommended hours and have plenty of food and drink you keep your energy levels high.

Keeping the rate of accident down each year should give everyone an advantage on cheaper HGV insurance premiums, and at Isis insurance we always make sure our clients get the best competitive price for their HGV insurance.

The current exemption from annual Heavy Goods Vehicle road worthiness tests for mobile cranes and truck mounted aerial lifts in the UK looks set to end.

A government consultation document is currently being distributed that seeks comment from interested parties over the next three months. (more…)

Isis Insurance a specialist HGV and fleet insurance broker has noticed a recent article in the industry magazine Insurance Times which highlights some of the issues facing the fleet insurance market.

The article points out that last year’s Department of Transport vehicle licensing statistics showed that the number of company owned cars fell by almost 4.5% while new registrations plunged 21%. The effect of the economic crisis along with the recently announced increase in VAT from next January is likely to ensure that the decline in size of commercial fleets continues. (more…)

In today’s difficult economic climate it is more important than ever to make sure you make every penny count. That’s why we help may hundreds of haulage insurance customers to find the best policy at the most competitive price every year.

However, at a time when the cost of HGV insurance is rising due, in the main, to ever increasing claims costs, many insurance companies are teaming up with vehicle manufacturers and other organisations to research the latest safety technology to help to save lives, reduce injuries and also cut the costs of accidents. (more…)

Over the last few years many new driving laws have come into force to help reduce the number of accidents on our UK roads, one of the more recent being  the CU80 offence  (Using a Mobile Phone) which is aimed at stopping  UK drivers from using their mobile phones whilst driving. (more…)

Continuing our series of articles aimed at helping our HGV Insurance and Truck Insurance clients to understand the important role the Motor Insurers Database (MID) plays in identifying uninsured vehicles we take a look at how information and enquiries are handled. (more…)

With the announcement of the recent budget, we are set to see a rise in fuel and the impact this is going to have on HGV driver will be dramatic. (more…)

Legionnaire’s disease can be a deadly bacterium which grows in stagnant water. Each year, between 8,000 and 12,000 people are hospitalized with Legionnaires’ disease in the U.S. However, many infections are not diagnosed or reported, so this number may be higher. More illness is usually found in the summer, but it can happen any time of year. (more…)

Thousands of trucks hit the UK roads every day, and with the increase of new drivers and new companies we are finding the motorways are gridlocked in rush hour. The UK is renowned for its heavy constant rain and with so many trucks on the motorways, it can sometimes make our car drivers difficult to see in these conditions due to the amount of spray from the trucks. (more…)

At Isis Insurance we are committed to providing all of our clients with the highest levels of service and information.

 In this, the first of a series of articles around the Motor Insurers Database, we look to explain their increasingly important role they play within the UK. (more…)

The average price of used Haulage vehicles has begun to recover.

Although prices are still lower than the same period in 2008, the average price of a used HGV’s has increased by over 5% during the second quarter of 2009. (more…)

Truck and HGV drivers are being warned to expect tighter restrictions as further research suggests that lorries and buses cause more fatal accidents than any other form of transport per miles travelled. (more…)

If you are a haulage company or truck owner the news that fuel is about to hit an all time high will be about as welcome as having to change every lorry tyre for your whole fleet in one go. And yet record fuel prices are what we are all facing in the months to come. (more…)

Getting a good HGV Insurance quote that suits your particular business needs requires a fair degree of knowledge. Isis Insurance knows this only too well, having spent many years helping customers understand what the best option is for their particular business need. (more…)

To be a good HGV driver you must have lots of patience, large amounts of energy, be a self-starter and can be an effective sole worker. (more…)

Lorry insurance is a very specialist type of insurance policy and to get the best price you MUST get a quote from a specialist broker such as Isis Insurance, as they have the most experience in creating the most costs effective policies. (more…)

In part two of our look at the Driver CPC training syllabus we concentrate on the second and final sections of the compulsory truck and HGV training programme and find out what is involved.
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The Driver CPC is big news in the truck and HGV world as it changes the way drivers train and are licenced to operate such vehicles. Below we look in more detail at the actual training syllabus and what is involved…
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What is Driver CPC?
This stands for the Driver Certificate of Professional Competence and will be introduced for HGV and truck drivers from 10th September 2009 as a compulsory training program designed to improve the standard of the HGV industry. It will have to be earned by any driver wanting to continue to drive a truck or HGV throughout the EU. (more…)

The biggest change to the truck and HGV industry in 40 years takes place on September 10th as new Driver CPC regulations come into force.

As a HGV or truck owner you will no doubt be very aware of this change to legislation, the most significant since the introduction of LGV driving tests in 1969, but what do the new Driver CPC Regulations mean for Truck drivers? (more…)

Truck driving is many times more hazardous than driving a car for obvious reasons and as a result your truck insurance can be a significant chunk of your running costs.

Keeping this cost to an absolute minimum then is imperative if you are to run a profitable truck business and we all know the best way of keeping any insurance premium down – don’t have an accident or claim! (more…)

One of the best ways of keeping your HGV insurance premium down to a minimum is by employing the very best HGV drivers with impeccable records and lots of driving experience. (more…)

If you have read part one of our Lower Truck Insurance Premiums advice you will already know that in order to achieve cheaper insurance premiums you must always ensure you only employ experience truck drivers with a good driving history and here we look at other ways to keep costs down to a minimum. (more…)

Truck insurance premiums are being forced up by a fresh surge in claims against HGV vehicles and their drivers involved in accidents. Here at Isis Insurance we are acutely aware of the impact this has on your business and as valued customers we want to try and help in any way we can to reduce the cost of your premiums. (more…)

HGV Insurance or Heavy Goods Vehicle Insurance is a very different kettle of fish to normal car insurance and buying it requires a degree of specialist knowledge. Our expert guide has been pulled together by Isis’ own HGV experts and is designed to take the guess work out of picking the best premium for your business… (more…)

Lloyds of London is urging hauliers to ensure driving cabs are smelling sweet in a bid to calm down drivers and therefore reducing accidents and subsequent insurance claims. (more…)

HGV Insurance can also be known as Haulage Insurance or Truck Insurance. The cover available under a Haulage, or Truck Insurance policy is generally the same as a HGV Insurance policy.

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Each year in the UK alone there are in excess of 20,000 road traffic accidents involving vans and HGVs.

As a professional driver you should set a good example of driving to others, as well as ensuring your own safety on the road. In addition to making our roads safer, driving responsibly can also help you to reduce the costs associated with accidents such as insurance, repairs, compensation and loss of earnings. (more…)

Buying a used truck can save you a lot of money, but can also prove a risky business. Thousands of trucks and heavy goods vehicles are stolen each year and sold on to innocent road haulage vehicle drivers like you. If your truck is proven to be a stolen vehicle, you will have no legal right to the own it, and as such will loose the truck and the money you paid for it!

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