Driver Training/Safety
Young drivers urged to ‘Know the HGV ...
With thousands of newly qualified drivers expected to take to the motorways for the first time this summer, National Highways and RED Driver Training are
Our delivery drivers deserve safer, smarter...
With the constant rise in urban delivery, the welfare of drivers must become an important factor in fleet management. In this article, Matt Hawkins, Flexis
Northgate’s EV Offers help fleets on thei...
Northgate Vehicle Hire is strengthening its support for fleet decarbonisation with a range of EV Offers, which are designed to make the transition to electric
Attracting a new generation of HGV drivers
Attracting new drivers is still a major cause of concern for many commercial fleets. 55% of HGV drivers are now aged between 50 and 65,
What are the top trucking safety reforms in...
Changes are sweeping through the trucking industry as a response to the alarming increase in road fatalities involving lorries. While the U.K. numbers aren’t as
Bestway Northern fined £1 million followin...
In a sobering reminder of the importance of workplace safety, Bestway Northern Limited, a leading grocery wholesaler, was fined £1 million in July 2025 after
Pay attention to driver fatigue
Fleet transport insurance specialist, McCarron Coates, is warning fleets, of all types, to not play the monotony game or over-rely on British driver hour regulations
Sufficient lorry parking at new fulfilment ...
There are concerning reports that there won’t be sufficient HGV parking facilities built in support of Amazon’s four new fulfilment centres. Sites in Hull and
Labcraft SceneLite enhances trailer loading...
Labcraft, a leading UK-based designer and manufacturer of innovative LED lighting solutions, showcased its SceneLite SI9 high-performance lighting unit at this year’s Road Transport Expo.
Cappagh Browne cuts dangerous driving behav...
Leading wastewater services company Cappagh Browne, which serves more than 1.5 million customers on behalf of Southern Water, has reduced dangerous driving by 95% in
