safety and risk management
Latest News3 Jul 2020Driving Monitor helps E.On improve driver compliance
E.On has reached the highest levels of driver compliance, thanks to its use of the Driving Monitor platform.
Van News2 Jul 2020One in four vans exceed weight limit
One in every four vans, examined in roadside tests by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), exceeded their maximum payload capacity.
Latest News29 Jun 2020Inspace Media strikes signage deal with Avian Fleet
Illuminated chevron and safety signage company, Inspace Media, has entered into a strategic partnership, with vehicle installation firm, Avian Fleet.
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 News23 Jun 2020New cycleway camera fines to be issued by post
Drivers caught on camera, ignoring parking and loading restrictions on new cycleways, will be sent a fine by post.
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 2020Coronavirus: 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).
Van News3 Jun 2020NHS Foundation Trust receives remote Van Excellence Certification
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has awarded QE Transport (QET) of Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust with Van Excellence Operator Certification.
Truck News3 Jun 2020Fleets ‘not ready’ for Direct Vision and HGV Permit Scheme
Less than one in four fleet managers say they are ready for the Direct Vision Standard (DVS) and HGV Permit Scheme.
Latest News2 Jun 2020Tapfreight go paperless to keep drivers safe during Covid-19
Mandata’s paperless solution has helped Tapfreight to keep its drivers safe during the coronavirus crisis.
Latest News28 May 2020Coronavirus: GEM3D launches segregation screens for vans
GEM3D, a subsidiary of GEM Engineering, has launched a new vehicle segregation screen service to help operators get their fleets back on the road and protect their employees.
Truck News27 May 2020Report for action on goods vehicle safety
A quarter (25%) of road deaths in the European Union (EU) are the consequence of a collision involving a goods vehicle, according to the European Transport Safety Council (ETSC).
Truck News26 May 2020FTA urges Government to provide lorry drivers with safe parking spaces
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) is urging Government to follow through on its promise to provide safe parking spaces for HGV drivers.
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 News21 May 2020HSE safety warning for air suspension systems
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has issued a safety alert for those carrying out work on vehicles with air suspension systems.
Latest News14 May 2020£450k fine for failing to manage driver fatigue
Renown Consultants has been fined £450,000 after its failure to manage driver fatigue led to the deaths of two employees.
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.
Blog11 May 2020The basics of an effective vehicle maintenance policy
By Phil Lloyd, head of engineering and vehicle standards at the Freight Transport Association (FTA)
Latest News20 Apr 2020Coronavirus: Driver medical certificate requirement removed
The Department For Transport (DfT) has announced the temporary removal of the routine D4 medical for truck and bus drivers.
Van News17 Apr 2020Stolen vans: New data shows scale and method
Nine out of 10 (92%) of the stolen light commercial vehicles (LCVs) Tracker recovered were taken without the owner’s keys in 2019.
