Coronavirus - COVID-19 - Advice
Latest News19 Feb 2021Covid-19 has made delivery driver roles ‘more attractive’
People outside the transport sector, including more women, are taking up driver roles as a result of the changes brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Truck News19 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.
Latest News25 Nov 2020HSE 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.
Truck News4 Nov 2020Lockdown: Daf network to remain fully operational
Commercial fleets will have continued access to the Daf dealer network as England prepares for new lockdown restrictions.
Van News17 Sep 2020SME van operators ‘adapt businesses to stay afloat’
Some 80% of businesses operating vans have adapted services to better serve their community, according to Mercedes-Benz vans.
Latest News19 Aug 2020Coronavirus: Fleets receive £10m windfall from QBE
Fleet customers have received a £10.6 million rebate from QBE in motor premiums for vehicles taken out of service during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Latest News17 Aug 2020Coronavirus: UK businesses ‘flex’ their fleets
During the Covid-19 lockdown and since restrictions have begun to be lifted, the ability to de-fleet without incurring penalties has been crucial, say UK businesses.
Truck News14 Jul 2020Highways England safety call backed after runaway tyre smashes into HGV
Barry Proctor Services is backing the Highways England call for road users to ensure they carry out simple safety checks on their vehicles and loads before any journey.
Truck News29 Jun 2020Coronavirus: HGV Levy to be suspended for one year
HGV Levy to be suspended to help reduce financial liabilities for UK and foreign hauliers struggling to cope with impact of Covid-19, says Government.
Latest News23 Jun 2020Coronavirus: MOTs for lorries, buses and trailers to restart
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) have announced that MOT tests for lorries, buses or trailers will restart from July 4.
Latest News15 Jun 2020Coronavirus: FORS on-site audits to re-start
On-site Bronze audits for the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) will resume in England from today (Monday, June 15).
- Truck News12 Jun 2020
Coronavirus: Relaxation of drivers’ hours rules ending
The temporary relaxation of the enforcement of drivers’ hours rules, introduced at the start of the coronavirus crisis, will end after Sunday (June 14).
Latest News2 Jun 2020Commercial Fleet Covid-19 survey: we need your help!
Commercial Fleet and Fleet News are asking for fleet decision-makers’ experience of handling the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic with a quick-fire, multiple choice survey.
Latest News21 May 2020FTA and CILT launch coronavirus good practice guide
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) and the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT), have launched the Good Practice Guide for Covid-19.
Latest News13 May 2020Rivus provides low cost MOTs to NHS and care workers
Rivus Fleet Solutions has announced it is providing low cost MOTs to support NHS and care workers through the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Blog7 May 2020Easing rules shouldn’t cloud compliance
By Barney Goffer, product manager at Teletrac Navman
Latest News7 May 2020Small businesses facing collapse, says Vanarama
Many small businesses won’t last more than a few months if the lockdown continues, a survey from Vanarama suggests.
