safety and risk management
Latest News15 AugYodel unveils trailer safety gate system for accident reduction
Yodel has unveiled 50 new trailers that are equipped with a bespoke ‘Safety gate’ system.
Safety25 JulProtecting vulnerable road users (VRUs)
When combined, road deaths among VRUs outstrip those of passengers travelling in cars
Latest News24 JulRed lights evidence review for recovery operators
Michael Ellis has announced that the Department for Transport would be reviewing the evidence for letting recovery operators use red flashing warning beacons
Van News17 JulVenson receives FTA Van Excellence accreditation for fifth year
Venson Automotive Solutions has passed the requirements for the Freight Transport Association’s (FTA) Van Excellence scheme for the fifth consecutive year.
Truck News17 JulJenkins Shipping fined after driver injured
Jenkins Shipping Company has been fined after a heavy goods vehicle (HGV) driver was struck by a paper reel being loaded on to his trailer.
Truck News4 JulBridge strikes: drivers warned to check vehicle height
Network Rail says that, on average, five entirely avoidable railway bridge strikes take place every day across Britain, costing taxpayers £23 million a year.
Truck News28 JunHGV speed limit change 'helps increase productivity'
Government report says allowing vehicles weighing more than 7.5 tonnes to travel 10mph faster has saved business money.
Van News26 JunFTA critical of new tyre safety standards
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has criticised the Government for not including commercial vans in new tyre safety standards.
Latest News26 JunFTA awards Aldi Atherstone fleet with Roadworthiness Award
Aldi’s Atherstone Regional Distribution Centre has received a 2019 Roadworthiness Award from FTA, recognising its high maintenance standards.
- Truck News26 Jun
Company fined after lorry kills worker
Camgrain Stores has been fined for health and safety failings after an employee was killed by a truck.
Van News25 JunVan Excellence insurance launched with McCarron Coates
Van Excellence scheme partners with McCarron Coates to launch new insurance product for van drivers committed to safe, efficient and compliant driving.
Truck News25 JunOlder tyres banned to ‘improve road safety’
The Government says that the new rules on tyres could come into force as early as 2020.
People News24 JunVideo: Truck driver’s kindness goes viral
A clip of a truck driver helping an elderly lady cross the road has become an internet sensation.
Truck News21 JunDVSA to use ANPR cameras to target dangerous drivers
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) will use Automatic Number Plate Recognition cameras in a trial that will run until April 2020.
Truck News12 JunBridge strikes close road for five months
On average five entirely avoidable railway bridge strikes take place every day across Britain, costing the taxpayer £23 million a year.
Van News10 JunVan Excellence drivers of the year 2019 announced
Chris Shenton of Asda has been named the Van Excellence Driver of the Year and Alex Tilley of Moy Park the Young Driver of the Year 2019.
Van News3 JunChild killed after collision with Tesco’s van
Police are appealing for witnesses following a collision in Oxted involving a Tesco’s delivery vehicle on Sunday (June 2), in which a three-year-old child died.
Latest News31 MaySpeedy Asset Service adopts VisionTrack video telematics
Speedy Asset Services has adopted VisionTrack video telematics technology as standard on all new vehicles.
Van News31 MayPeugeot Partner's Surround Rear Vision aims to tackle reversing collisions
Peugeot has given tradesmen the opportunity to test its Surround Rear Vision technology - aimed at cutting reversing incidents - in its Partner van.
Latest News22 MayLicence Bureau raises road safety awareness for LCV operators
Licence Bureau has called on light commercial vehicle (LCV) operators to ensure they are fully aware of the challenges faced, as mixed data "downplays risk".
