FORS updates van training to help improve driver safety FORS has launched an update to its popular Van Smart eLearning module, to help upskill the growing fleet of light commercial vehicle drivers on our roads. The FORS Professional Van Smart eLearning module has been given an upgrade, including new learning scenarios and an updated…
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Author: Mackenzie Ward
Driving forward in a post-Brexit and COVID-19 world
Driving forward in a post-Brexit and COVID-19 world The world saw a turbulent change when national lockdowns took place due to COVID-19. As businesses across the industries had to temporarily close, agility was key for them to survive but, alongside the pandemic, the UK has also gone through a transition of leaving the European…
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Coronavirus (COVID-19): safer practice for international hauliers
Coronavirus (COVID-19): safer practice for international hauliers The Department for Transport has published guidance for hauliers making international journeys. The guide, last updated on the 28th March 2021, covers everything a haulier needs to know when it comes to safety, including rules on COVID-19 testing for hauliers and other topics such as: – Driver…
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The need for speed awareness
The need for speed awareness Most people who are caught speeding will receive a Fixed Penalty Notice (FPN) of a £100 fine and three points on their driving licence. It may be possible to avoid points and opt for a speed awareness course if one is offered, depending on which police force is handling the offence. The number…
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Road safety during Ramadan
Road safety during Ramadan Ramadan is the 9th month in the Islamic calendar and is a period during which participants observe strict rules that include fasting from food or water between sunrise and sunset. This year, it will start on the evening of Monday 12 April, and end on Monday 12 May. Workplace considerations…
Read more Drivers to be Covid tested before entering the UK
Lorry drivers will be tested for Covid-19 before entering the UK amid surge in cases across Europe Lorry drivers arriving in England from outside the UK will be required to take a Covid-19 test within 48 hours of arrival, the transport secretary has announced. Grant Shapps said that from April 6 hauliers, including drivers…
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TruckEast plants a tree for every Scania it sells
TruckEast plants a tree for every Scania it sells Scania dealer TruckEast has committed to planting and maintaining one tree for each retail Scania truck sold. The idea to create a TruckEast Woodland originated from a series of sustainability workshops the dealership held in 2019, where employees from across the business joined together to…
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What has Brexit meant for your business?
What has Brexit meant for you? With nearly 1 in 4 UK hauliers having already lost business due to Brexit, a survey reveals that many UK hauliers remain unprepared for the end of the Brexit transition period, with just 3% stating they are totally prepared for the transition. The majority stated they needed more…
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Tips when buying a used vehicle – Our buyers guide
Buying a used vehicle? The following 12 tips will help when buying a used car. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Check that the 17-digit vehicle identification number (sometimes know as V.I.N or chassis number) match each other around the vehicle. Typical locations are: – Inside the driver’s door jam – Driver’s footwell – Boot…
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Social media in the transportation and logistics industry
Social media in the transportation and logistics industry In the logistics and transportation industry, social media is used as a tool for business only. There aren’t many interactions with customers. Some companies are unaware of the parameter of social media comments about services or even the system. Social media tools might pose helpful information…
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