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Worrying trend in UK truck registrations continues in 2018 January registration figures show 14.8% year on year decline 2017 saw a concerning drop in heavy truck registrations, amounting to a 2.8% decline compared to 2016. Operator confidence in the market, and lack of surety for the industry in light of the challenges that lie ahead…

Update on DVSA legislation and fines Back in December we talked about the DVSA rule changes and the implementation of the ‘in cab’ rest ban. At the time, there was a great deal of uncertainty about how the new rules would be implemented, or indeed when. It’s now been confirmed that the rules will come…

Economic consultancy Oxera predict delays and £1bn in additional costs at EU borders post Brexit For anyone who’s ever been caught up in operation stack, or experienced the Calais chaos of the last couple of summers in particular, the prospect of far tighter border and customs controls won’t be much of a delight. Economic consultancy…

Reform for the HGV road user levy just up the road? In November last year the Government opened up consultation on reforming the HGV road user levy. The consultation closes on Friday (26th). The HGV road user levy has been in effect since 2014 and requires that all vehicles of 12 tonnes and above pay…

Will Brexit mean changes to transport laws and difficulty in accessing international market? There is much speculation about exactly what Brexit will mean for the transport industry. We take a look at what legislation is in place that may be affected by Britain leaving the EU. Existing legislation to remain unchanged? Most legislation that governs…

Will Brexit make the driver shortage crisis even worse? The UK haulage industry is failing to attract new workers to the industry. It has an ageing driver population and a heavy reliance on EU workers to fulfill workloads. It has been argued that European legislation has contributed to the shortage. But could Brexit mean a…

DVSA ‘In cab’ rest ban – A month on, how is it working? The DVSA introduced the ban on lorry drivers’ weekly rest being taken ‘in cab’ on the first of November 2017. Just over a month on from the controversial measure, we take stock on the impact it appears to be having. Rewind –…

What does haulage insurance cover? The precise details of any type of insurance are likely to vary from one insurer to another and to reflect your particular needs and requirements. This is equally true of haulage insurance cover, where you are likely to have a particular concern for ensuring that the policy you arrange accurately…

Compare HGV Insurance If you want to compare HGV insurance, one way of doing so might simply be to choose the cheapest HGV cover. In any question involving insurance, however, the cheapest is rarely the cover most likely to suit you and your particular set of needs and circumstances. And what you consider to be…

Here is a round up of some of the latest HGV news. Driver shortages In its edition of the 25th of October 2015, The Guardian newspaper reported the continuing efforts of the Road Haulage Association (RHA) to stimulate recruitment to fill the estimated 50,000 shortage of qualified lorry drivers. For the second year running, the…