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Extreme hot weather alert – travel advice...

Jul 18, 2022Comments off

With temperatures likely to exceed 35°C early this week, the AA is advising drivers to avoid the hottest part of the day and to be

Three new cards and an update for award-win...

Jul 12, 2022Comments off

The Van Driver Toolkit – launched by National Highways’ Driving for Better Business campaign just one year ago – has reached some 800,000 van drivers

Essential items to always keep in your HGV ...

Jun 27, 2022Comments off

HGV drivers are in high demand in the UK at the moment, following the shortages that resulted in part from the UK’s departure from the EU. Driving

Government funds HGV driver training progra...

Jun 23, 2022Comments off

The Government will provide £100,000 in funding to get more veterans in HGV driving roles, Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Steve Barclay has announced

Palletways’ Operation Clearview helps...

Jun 22, 2022Comments off

Ahead of Armed Forces Day on 25 June 2022, Palletways UK has announced the launch of a fully-funded transition programme for service leavers to help

Tailgating highlighted as biggest distracti...

Jun 15, 2022Comments off

Being followed too closely by other drivers is the behaviour that distracts motorists most on Britain’s roads, latest research reveals. A survey commissioned by the

Volvo Trucks launches new features to suppo...

Jun 10, 2022Comments off

Volvo Trucks is introducing a range of new features that improves safety and driveability, supporting precision handling in tight areas and on bumpy or slippery

How eco-driving can help businesses keep fu...

Jun 09, 2022Comments off

It’s clear that 2022 has proved to be challenging for businesses – interest rates up twice in three months, inflation up to 7% and energy

RED Driver Risk Management CEO Seb Goldin

Electric CV revolution should be matched by...

Jun 07, 2022Comments off

The arrival of increasing numbers of heavier electric commercial vehicles means fleet managers will need to re-set their driver training requirements and future-proof their business

Three tips to avoid the most common HGV acc...

Jun 07, 2022Comments off

Driving a heavy goods vehicle (HGV) is an important responsibility. If an HGV gets into an accident, the weight and power of the vehicle involved