HTA engage The Transafe Network to look at Safer Abnormal Load Escorting The Heavy Transport Association has initiated the first in a new programme of projects that will look at various aspects of the movement of abnormal indivisible loads, analysing good practice from the UK and elsewhere in the world to ensure that movement…
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What are the effects of moving goods in the EU post-Brexit
What are the effects of moving goods in the EU post-Brexit? Following the UK leaving the EU, all trade with the EU is going to be different. A last-minute deal has helped with certain areas of trading, but what should you look out for when moving goods in the EU? Tariffs The new…
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Rules that all drivers should know
Drivers’ hours rules Where you use analogue tachographs, you must also carry your driver smart card if you hold one, and all chart records (not photocopies), plus any legally required manual records for the current day and the previous 28 calendar days. Where chart records have been made, they must be carried when…
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Brexit – Travelling in Europe in 2021
Travelling in Europe in 2021 The transition period for the UK to leave the EU ends on 31 December 2020. What does this mean for insurance abroad in 2021. Unless an agreement is reached, it is likely there will be a legal requirement to carry a physical document known as a Green Card when…
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New commercial vehicle scrappage scheme launched
New commercial vehicle scrappage scheme launched A new heavy vehicle scrappage scheme has been launched in London ahead of the introduction of tighter emissions standards for the Low Emission Zone (LEZ), which comes into force from March 1, 2021. More than 100 organisations have already pre-registered interest in the scheme, which will operate on a…
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Major mobile phone law change in 2021
Major mobile phone law change in 2021 The Government has announced plans to significantly tighten up the ban on using mobiles phones whilst driving. The changes will come into effect in 2021. In short, the current law: · is out of date – mobile phones today are no longer just used for calls and…
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The importance of looking after your drivers
Looking after your drivers should be one of your main priorities Mental health used to be a very taboo subject but now discussions about mental health are a much more common, positive thing. Without positive mental health conversations and care, firms could lose a lot of good people and good drivers, not to mention the…
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About the direct vision standard & HGV safety permit
All you need to know about the direct vision standard and HGV safety permit From 1st March 2021 (postponed from October 2020 due to COVID), all goods vehicles over 12 tonnes will require a permit to drive into Greater London. This includes vehicles from outside of the UK. Enforced by Transport for London (TfL), the…
Read more The environmental impact Covid-19 has on your fleet
Cities worldwide have seen significant decreases in emissions. Dolphins have returned to Southern Italy and in China many have seen blue skies for the first time in a long time. These of course are positive occurrences in what has been a rather bleak year. This may however spark a political turn globally in pushing further…
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Risk Insight: How Coronavirus is affecting Cargo Insurance
Risk Insight: How Coronavirus is affecting Cargo Insurance Customers What is the likely/potential impact on Supply Chain? All areas of the supply chain in or via countries impacted expect to face reduced capacity to handle goods due to restrictions on movements of people and cargo. These restrictions are likely to have a significant impact on…
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