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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.
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 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.
Latest News14 Apr 2020Volkswagen helps owners check vans amid MOT extensions
With the extension of MOT expiration dates, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has complied a list of key checks to help van operators keep vans road legal.
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 News23 Mar 2020
Coronavirus: 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).
Fleet Management20 Aug 2018Van operators may need O-licences if EU changes its rules
Despite Brexit, vans of 2.5 tonnes-plus may still have to comply with EU rules, especially when deliveries take them across the border. By Steve Banner
- Van News3 May 2017
Compliant fleets may face charge to help DVSA target unsafe vans
FTA argues only those that fail their MOT should pay for enforcement action.
- Van News24 Apr 2017
BVRLA calls for tougher MOT regime for large vans
The BVRLA is urging the Government to reconsider the frequency of tests for some vans in its response to the DfT's consultation on the future of the MOT,
Van News19 Apr 2017Charge unsafe van operators not the sector, says FTA
FTA calls on the Government to ensure cost of enforcement against owners of unroadworthy vans is charged to those not complying with the law.
Van News26 Aug 2016TruckEast expands overnight MOT testing
TruckEast has added class 4, 5 and 7 MOT testing to its Thetford servicing facility.
Latest News5 May 2016Mercedes-Benz Orwell site offers truck MOT testing
DVSA inspectors have begun conducting truck MOT tests at Newmarket based Mercedes-Benz dealer Orwell Truck & Vans.
- Latest News14 Mar 2016
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles warns operators to be aware of MOT failures
MOT failures continue to be a major problem, according to figures released by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA).
Latest News3 Feb 2016MOT exemptions questioned after crane death
MOT exemptions have been called into question after a crane hire company was fined £700,000 following the death of a driver.
- Latest News27 Oct 2015
Midlands Truck & Van increases workshop hours and expands MOT testing service
Mercedes-Benz dealer, Midlands Truck & Van has increased its workshop operating hours at its new Dealership in Wolverhampton.
Safety23 Feb 2015Half of 3.0-3.5t LCVs fail their first MOT
Figures show more than a million vans on the road likely to fail Class 7 test
Van News16 Jun 2014ATS Euromaster to increase van MOT network
ATS Euromaster is investing nearly £1 million in its van and LCV MOT facilities.
