Coronavirus - COVID-19 - Advice
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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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Latest News 23 Apr 2021Drivers should be reminded of H&S policies before returning to the road
Businesses are being urged to remind company car and van drivers of their health and safety policies before returning to work in the coming months.
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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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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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Latest News 25 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.
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Truck News 4 Nov 2020
Lockdown: Daf network to remain fully operational
Commercial fleets will have continued access to the Daf dealer network as England prepares for new lockdown restrictions.
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Van News 17 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.
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Latest News 19 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.
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Latest News 17 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.
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Truck News 14 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.
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Truck News 29 Jun 2020
Coronavirus: 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.
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Latest News 23 Jun 2020
Coronavirus: 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.
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Latest News 15 Jun 2020
Coronavirus: 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).
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Truck News 12 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).
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Latest News 2 Jun 2020
Commercial 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.
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Latest News 21 May 2020
FTA 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.
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Latest News 13 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.
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Blog 7 May 2020Easing rules shouldn’t cloud compliance
By Barney Goffer, product manager at Teletrac Navman
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Latest News 7 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.
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Blog 22 Apr 2020
How is COVID-19 affecting delivery drivers?
By John Perry, executive director at SCALA
