Roads Minister Baroness Vere of Norbiton states “the whole nation will owe haulage and logistics workers a huge debt of gratitude”.
Roads Minister Baroness Vere of Norbiton states “the whole nation will owe haulage and logistics workers a huge debt of gratitude”. The Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Roads and Transport Security, Baroness Vere of Norbiton has written a heartfelt letter to the Haulage industry, sent to www.commercialmotor.com, extending her, the Government and the whole…
Business Bounce Back Loans launched by HM Treasury this week – and available for Hauliers
Business Bounce Back Loans launched by HM Treasury this week – and available for Hauliers On Monday 4th May 2020, HM Treasury launched what they have termed “bounce back loans” which are quick and easy to apply for. Loans are available between £2,000 and £50,000 and all small businesses can apply, including Haulage companies. If…
What is the current and potential future impact on the UK Haulage industry as a result of COVID-19?
What is the current and potential future impact on the UK Haulage industry as a result of COVID-19? Setting the scene before Coronavirus In 2016 (the last official UK statistics), the Department for Transport stated there was just over 500,000 HGV vehicles registered in the UK and 77,000 goods operators’ licences. That year, there was…
Coronavirus (COVID-19) – 2 important Govt driving updates for Haulage Drivers and Operators
Coronavirus (COVID-19) – 2 important Govt driving updates for Haulage Drivers and Operators This Isis Insurance article covers 2 important recent updates, relevant to HGV Drivers & Operators. These are: 1) Temporary relaxation of HGV driving rules 2) All lorry, bus or trailer annual tests (MOT) have been suspended from 21 March 2020 for 3…
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…