UK HGV platooning trials move forward to the next stage

The Transport Research Laboratory (TRL) has moved forward with the next stage of platooning trials in the UK as it looks to hear from HGV operators. Platooning involves trucks forming an identically spaced-out convoy which is organised in such a way that means that HGVs can drive closer together over long distances. This reduces air ... Read More

MOT concerns for Fleets ease as expected surge fails to materialise

Fleet owners’ concerns over MOT availability have been eased as the expected surge in demand has failed to materialise. With many motorists deferring their MOTs, the fear was that demand could spike as we headed into the autumn. That’s because most MOTs are conducted in March and October each year, due to how vehicles are ... Read More

DVLA set to introduce major changes to driving licences and MOTs

The DVLA has stated that significant changes will be introduced to driving licences, MOTs and driving test documentation. Transport Secretary Grant Shapps stated that paper test certificates could be done away with - while MOTs need to be brought “into the modern age”. To help introduce digital driving licences, the DVLA is creating an app ... Read More

Government announces HGV training for 4,000 new drivers

  Up to 4,000 people are set to undergo training to become HGV drivers as part of the government’s plan to ease supply chain issues. The Department for Education announced a £10 million package of investment to create new skills training camps and train 3,000 new HGV drivers. The short, intensive courses will be free ... Read More

Smart Motorways: ‘Most’ drivers want permanent hard shoulder to return

A recent survey focusing on smart motorways has found that 6 in 10 drivers think a permanent hard shoulder should be reinstated. Smart motorways were first introduced in the UK back in 2002, with All Lane Running (ALR) versions arriving in 2014. They have significant advantages, such as using traffic management methods such as variable ... Read More

HGV testing changes are ‘a risk to road safety’ say experts

You’ve probably read a lot about the HGV driver shortage – and with good reason. It’s affecting all of us, whether through work or personally, we’ve all seen supply chain issues get progressively worse over the past couple of months. The haulage industry is currently short of around 100,000 HGV drivers, an issue that has ... Read More

Fleet owners warned about post-lockdown driving behaviour on UK roads

Fleet owners are being warned about the post-lockdown driving behaviour of drivers on UK roads. Now that the new school year has begun and many people are returning to the workplace, the roads are beginning to get busier once again. And according to new research, driving habits have gotten much worse in that time… Changing ... Read More