Author: Mackenzie Ward
The insurance market is changing
The insurance market is changing... what can you do about it? The insurance market operates in a similar way to many other marketplaces, in that it uses simple supply and demand principles. When there is an over-supply of product (too many insurance companies), prices are driven down; when supply is reduced or demand increases, prices…
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Can the Covid-19 recovery be green
Covid-19 has delivered one of the biggest shocks in modern history and has impacted the way we live our lives, from how we shop, to how we work, including how we get there. One silver lining to the economic slowdown has been the fast and unprecedented reduction of CO2 emissions. As we start to…
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What are your options for reducing your fleet numbers?
What are your options for reducing your fleet numbers? The current uncertainty in the haulage industry is causing people to think about their current fleet numbers. With a potential downturn in business, with driver shortages or just a reduction in volumes, it’s best to know your options so you can make the best decision. Own…
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Greater London introducing new traffic order
Transport for London, Direct Vision Standard and HGV Safety Permit From October 2020, all vehicles (other than exemptions) over 12 tonne will need a safety permit to operate in London. TFL are introducing a Traffic Order that requires the operators of vehicles with gross weight over 12 tonnes to have a HGV Safety Permit to…
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Increased risks from current haulage shortages
Increased risks from current haulage shortages Storage and distribution of raw materials and goods throughout the UK is the lifeline of business from manufacturing, hospitality, through to retail. The combination of Brexit and Covid-19 is impacting the supply chain and distribution channels, restricting both the movement of goods and people. This will affect: - availability…
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Cyber Threats to the transport industry
Cyber threats and how they are being seen by the transport industry In the UK, according to the Government’s most recent Cyber Security Breaches Survey (June 2020) the extent of cyber security threats has widened and become more frequent with almost half of businesses reporting cyber security breaches or attacks in the previous 12 months…
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What is FORS?
What is FORS? The Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) is a voluntary accreditation scheme designed to help fleet operators improve fleet standards within their organisation. FORS offers a range of tools that help drivers, fleet managers, and organisations measure and improve performance across all aspects of their fleet operations, and demonstrate best practice. What…
Read more Back on the road
Back on the road Journeys for bus and coach operators have been impacted severely by lockdown, but the industry is now looking forward to a resurgence in business when day trips and excursions can resume from 17 May. There are already signs that demand for domestic holidays is picking up. The news will come…
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Industry slams new UK plan to increase fines for hauliers carrying migrants
Industry slams new UK plan to increase fines for hauliers carrying migrants The UK government plans to increase fines for hauliers found carrying illegal migrants into the country, but it has been warned the new penalties, which would apply “irrespective of driver compliance with security measures and schemes”, could exacerbate the worsening driver shortage crisis. The…
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HGV Classes Explained: Licence Classes 1, 2 & More
HGV Classes Explained: Licence Classes 1, 2 & More You need different types of driving licences to drive different types of HGVs. HGV classes essentially outline the type of licence you need to drive any given HGV. In this post we’ll explain what the various HGV classes mean. We’ll also look at some of…
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