Coronavirus - COVID-19 - Advice
Latest News7 Apr 2020Coronavirus: Apprenticeship Levy ‘should be’ halted
The Apprenticeship Levy has come under fire from the FTA, with the trade association calling for the charge to be paused during the COVID-19 crisis.
Latest News3 Apr 2020Coronavirus: Daf extends production shutdown until April 20
Paccar, the parent company of Daf Trucks, is to extend the global shutdown of its truck and engine production facilities until April 20 due to the impact of the coronavirus.
Truck News2 Apr 2020Remote driver CPC training keeping drivers on the road
CPC training providers are offering drivers remote training to help fill the gap after coronavirus forced the closure of classroom-based courses.
Latest News1 Apr 2020Coronavirus: Service stations implementing robust hygiene practices
Welcome Break and Extra MSA Services are implementing robust hygiene practices in order to protect drivers from coronavirus (COVID-19).
Latest News30 Mar 2020Coronavirus: Safe Loading Pass Scheme extensions granted
The Safe Loading Pass Scheme (SLPS) Management Group has announced it is providing extensions on Safe Loading Passes soon to expire.
Latest News27 Mar 2020Coronavirus: Oxford delays zero emission zone
A zero emission zone (ZEZ) due to open in Oxford at the end of the year has been delayed to summer 2021.
Latest News27 Mar 2020Coronavirus: Businesses should 'stay open to help economy'
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) is urging businesses to stay open to lessen the economic impact of COVID-19.
Van News26 Mar 2020DVSA issues new van MOT test rules
Coronavirus has forced the DVSA to extend the MOT on vans and other light commercial vehicles (LCVs) for six months.
Latest News25 Mar 2020Coronavirus: Driving Monitor issues driver guide
Driving Monitor has produced an essential guide for drivers working for key industries during the coronavirus crisis.
Latest News24 Mar 2020Coronavirus: Symptoms added to fit-to-drive declaration
FleetCheck has added coronavirus symptoms to its Vehicle Inspection App’s fit-to-drive section.
- Latest News24 Mar 2020
UK lockdown to tackle coronavirus
New stricter, tougher measures aimed at tackling the spread of coronavirus have been introduced, including ordering more businesses to close.
Blog23 Mar 2020Coronavirus means huge challenges ahead for small business owners and SMEs
By Jacqueline O'Donovan, managing director at O'Donovan Waste Disposal
- People News23 Mar 2020
Coronavirus: Driving tests 'available' for critical workers
DVSA says it has plans in place to provide driving tests for critical workers after announcing a three-month suspension.
Latest News23 Mar 2020Coronavirus: MOTs for lorries, buses and trailers suspended
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has suspended MOTs for all heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) and public service vehicles (PSVs).
Latest News23 Mar 2020ULEZ and congestion charge suspension welcomed
The commercial fleet industry has welcomed the suspension of all road-user charges in London from today (Monday, March 23) due to the coronavirus crisis.
Latest News20 Mar 2020Coronavirus: DfT relaxes drivers’ hours rules
Relaxation acknowledges the vital contribution that the commercial fleet industry is playing in keeping the economy moving during the coronavirus pandemic
- Latest News10 Mar 2020
Coronavirus: New measures for night-time deliveries
Delivery hours for supermarkets and other food retailers have been extended by the Government as the Coronavirus continues to spread.
