Traffic Commissioners pledge to raise standards for HGV and PSV vehicles and their drivers
Traffic Commissioners pledge to raise standards for HGV and PSV vehicles and their drivers In Q4 2019, The Traffic Commissioners for Great Britain published what they referred to as their “strategic ambitions” for the licensing and regulation of lorry (HGV) and bus/coach (PSV) operators – and their drivers of course. These “strategic ambitions” sets out…
Financial Standing Rates for Operators – unchanged in 2020
Financial Standing Rates for Operators – unchanged in 2020 Recap – The law requires that all applicants or holders of an HGV Operator’s Licence have enough financial standing to ensure that they can properly finance their operation and maintain their vehicles in a fit and roadworthy condition. This law is upheld by the Traffic Commissioners.…
ISIS take a straightforward approach to commercial vehicle breakdown
ISIS take a straightforward approach to commercial vehicle breakdown As a specialist provider of HGV insurance for the commercial vehicle sector, we are constantly looking for good quality insurance products that provide cover that reflects our customers needs. Working with one of the UK’s leading breakdown recovery networks (who provide cover to Eddie Stobart and…
UK Pothole Fund gains approval
Transport Select Committee calls for 5 year fund for Pot Hole Repairs. Earlier this month, the Transport Select Committee published a report ‘Local roads funding and maintenance: filling the gap’. It concludes with recommendations that a 5 year ‘front loaded’ Pot Hole Repair funding settlement is required to deal with the problem of potholes on…
Smart Tachograph legislation arrives
New vehicles now fitted with next generation ‘Smart Tachograph’ On the 15th June, new legislation came into force meaning that all new HGV’s and busses must be fitted with a Smart Tachograph which has enhance features, potentially aiding fleet logistics management, improving risk management capability – and saving time and money. Annex 1 C –…
HGV Safety guide – What to do in the event of a bridge strike.
HGV Safety guide – What to do in the event of a bridge strike. Did you know: Bridge strikes are one of the most common HGV accidents in the UK Network Rail alone reported in excess of 2000 bridge strikes during 2017. It is estimated that bridge strikes cost UK tax payers £23m annually What…
When it comes to HGV Insurance cheap is rarely cheerful!
When it comes to HGV Insurance cheap is rarely cheerful! As a Heavy Goods Vehicle owner you will be all too aware of the ever increasing cost of operating a HGV. The daily pressure on fuel costs, maintenance and repairs plus regulation all contribute to the squeeze on your profits. So it is obvious that…
Towing trailers abroad
Towing trailers abroad – Do you have what you need? When it comes to towing trailers abroad, recent legislation means it may no longer be sufficient to display the registration plate from the towing vehicle on the rear of a trailer, as certain trailers will now also need to be registered with their own unique…
Truck Insurance with Telematics
Truck Insurance with telematics Insurance policies that take advantage of ‘Black Box’ data recording devices have been around for a few years now for car drivers. But did you know that similar ‘smart’ technology is also available for Truck and HGV drivers? What is truck insurance with telematics? If you own or operate HGV vehicles,…
ISIS achieve FeeFo Gold for 2019
ISIS achieve FeeFo Gold Trusted Service Award for second year! We are delighted to have once again been awarded the Feefo Gold Trusted Service Award for 2019. To achieve the coveted Gold Trusted Service 2019 award -organisations have to achieve a customer review rating of at least 4.5 out of 5 during the period of…