Coronavirus - COVID-19
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Truck News 13 Jan 2022Coronavirus: Drivers’ hours relaxation extended again
The Department for Transport (DfT) has announced a new relaxation of the enforcement of drivers’ hours in England, Scotland and Wales.
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Truck News 18 Nov 2021New truck registrations decline by 8.4% in 'volatile' market in Q3
New HGV registrations declined by 8.4% in the third quarter of 2021, according to new figures released by the SMMT.
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Latest News 25 Jun 2021Driver shortage turns critical, warns ParcelHero
Calls for the army to mobilise to protect the UK’s food supplies as the national shortage of truck drivers escalates.
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Latest News 21 May 2021North West Ambulance Service's new vehicles honour former colleagues
North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) has unveiled three ambulances in honour of their former colleagues who died from Coronavirus.
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Van News 7 May 2021NHS to use converted Ford Transit to boost Covid-19 vaccination uptake
A specially-converted Ford Transit is being used by the NHS in Essex and community health leaders to boost uptake of the Covid-19 vaccination.
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People News 5 May 2021
Driver campaign celebrates transport heroes
Teletrac Navman has launched a new driver campaign - Going the extra mile - showcasing work carried out by workers in the UK’s transport and logistics sector.
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Latest News 16 Apr 2021
Driving Monitor launches Fleet Covid Passport
Driving Monitor has developed a new Fleet Covid Passport system to support the return of fleet driver training, giving companies confidence in the safe delivery of these services.
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Van News 12 Apr 2021Renault delivers 500 Covid-19 mobile testing units
The Department of Health and Social Care has ordered 500 converted Renault Masters to double its existing fleet of Test and Trace mobile testing units.
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People News 29 Mar 2021Covid-19 testing for van and truck drivers
Hauliers arriving in England from abroad from April 6, will need to take a Covid-19 test if they are staying for more than two days, the Government has announced.
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Van News 9 Feb 2021SM UK develops Covid-safe welfare vehicles
SM UK has launched a new type of vehicle conversion, providing a Covid-safe environment for workers on remote sites.
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Van News 1 Feb 2021
Fleets cover more miles during second and third lockdowns
Commercial vehicle usage remined closer to ‘normal’ during the second and third lockdowns when compared to the first, according to data from Quartix.
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Latest News 22 Jan 2021Home delivery surge drive rental days at Europcar
Europcar Van & Truck has seen a significant increase in demand for its fleet, which drove a 72% year-on-year increase in the number of vehicle rental days last year.
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Truck News 19 Jan 2021New DfT guidance for drivers travelling to Europe
DfT is urging commercial drivers and their crews to check before they travel, after several European countries introduced Covid-19 testing requirements.
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Truck News 8 Jan 2021
Coronavirus: Testing for hauliers travelling to France to continue
Current testing arrangements for hauliers crossing the Channel – where they must have had a negative coronavirus test within 72 hours of crossing – are set to continue.
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Latest News 7 Jan 2021Priority Freight makes medical mask donation
Priority Freight has donated 180,000 IIR medical face masks, costing over £100,000, to charities and organisations affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Latest News 24 Dec 2020
Coronavirus: Logistics UK report shows fleet compliance
Safety has been at the forefront of commercial fleet operations throughout the Covid-19 crisis, according to a new report from Logistics UK.
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Latest News 15 Dec 2020Volkswagen Crafter delivery van conversion launched
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has launched a new delivery van conversion for the Volkswagen Crafter, in partnership with Bri-Stor Systems.
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Latest News 7 Dec 2020
Coronavirus: Fuel duty inquiry to assess fleet impact
Fleet views sought after All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Road Freight and Logistics launches inquiry into the impact of fuel duty.
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Latest News 25 Nov 2020
HSE inspections to ensure fleets are Covid-secure
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) says it is looking to work with fleets, but where it finds they are not managing the risk, it will take action.
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Latest News 20 Nov 2020Government funds new gritters and calls on councils to keep roads open
The Government is calling on local authorities to stock up on salt and grit this winter, while bolstering Highways England’s fleet of gritters.
