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Network Rail launch new “bridge height” awareness campaign aimed at HGV drivers Recent statistics show that railway bridges are hit 5 times a day on average across the UK, with HGV’s the most common culprit. The average cost of a bridge repair is £13,000. The BBC website article also lists the top 10 bridges struck…

UK Government are acting on readiness warnings on the Smart Freight System ahead of January 2021 Brexit Transition Deadline The Government has been warned in a letter sent to Cabinet Office Minister Michael Gove, signed by the Road Haulage Association (RHA) and other stakeholders such as trade body Logistics UK. There are four border-focused IT…

Coronavirus (COVID-19): MOT extensions for HGV’s Isis Insurance have recently written about the temporary pausing of MOT’s during lockdown. MOT’s are now back in place for HGV’s, buses and coaches but with changes to MOT tests because of coronavirus. How this affects you depends on when your MOT is due to expire. HGVs and buses…

Department for Transport (DfT) – results from consultation about proposed amends to Driver CPC Directive Following on from Isis Insurance’s articles about relaxation of HGV driving hours during Covid-19 (relaxation of hours has now ended), we are now updating you on the results of a recent consultation from the DfT / DVSA about potential amends…

HGV MOT Update The 3-month MOT exemption which stated on the 20th March, due to Covid-19, is now over. From the 4th July, you can now book your lorry, bus or trailer in for a MOT. All previous vehicles that qualified for an MOT holiday must now have a vehicle test and certificate. https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-mots-for-lorries-buses-and-trailers

HGV Driving Rules Relaxation (due to Covid-19) has now ended In March, Isis Insurance published an article outlining the following 2 important points for drivers and operators of HGV vehicles. These temporary measures came into place from the Government to help Haulage operators provide vital transportation during the lock-down period during COVID-19. This covered: 1)…

Latest Government Covid-19 stats show HGV road usage on the increase Isis Insurance team members were watching the recent Covid-19 Government briefing on Sunday 31st May, with particular interest in our specialist sector the Haulage industry and what the easing of lock-down measures may bring in “getting back to normal”. It was interesting to see…

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…