Roadworthiness
Update to DVSA’s brake testing guidelines
DVSA is offering new methods for loading HGVs and trailers for brake testing, aiming to save time and money for operators. What’s changing? From Thursday
50% rise of motorist driving unroadworthy v...
The number of people receiving penalty points on their licences for driving unroadworthy vehicles has jumped by 52% over the course of just 12 months,
Heavy vehicle testing to remain unchanged f...
In a significant update for the UK transport industry, the Department for Transport (DfT) has confirmed that the heavy vehicle testing regime will remain unchanged
Updated requirements for the Laden Brake Te...
Ensuring commercial vehicles are roadworthy is a vital duty for operators and transport managers. A key aspect of this responsibility is brake testing, which has
Most drivers don’t know if their tyres ar...
UK drivers are putting themselves at risk of avoidable road collisions and hefty fines by not regularly checking the condition of their tyres and not
Wheely-Safe solution offers Timberpak the f...
Recycling and reprocessing business Timberpak is fitting Wheely-Safe technology across its fleet of trucks and trailers to improve the efficiency and safety of its operations.
TreadReader boosts productivity and safety ...
Big Motoring World, one of the UK’s leading independent pre-owned car dealers, is using the TreadReader 3D DriveOver ramp system to improve productivity and efficiency
Aebi Schmidt extends IVA test facilities to...
Aebi Schmidt UK has extended the Individual Vehicle Approval (IVA) test facilities at its Peterborough head office having gained a green light from the Driver
Revised guidance on categorisation of defec...
The DVSA has issued revised guidance on how they categorise vehicle defects in roadside checks has been published. The guide outlines the actions they will
DVSA: Free Rolling Tyres
Last November we published an article alerting to the fact that there were to be significant changes to the DVSA annual test. One of thos
