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Ashford International Truckstop

bp pulse acquires Ashford International Tru...

Mar 18, 2024Comments off

bp pulse, BP’s electric vehicle charging brand, has acquired the freehold of one of the largest truck stops in Europe, Ashford International Truckstop in Kent.

Temporary derogation from driving and resti...

Jan 13, 2022Comments off

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) and the Department of Transport in Ireland have agreed to allow a temporary and urgent derogation in respect of certain

Lawyer warns of costly safety risks for fle...

Oct 08, 2021Comments off

The nationwide shortage of drivers has been making headlines across the UK and Europe over the last few months, with the government looking to counter

Unite warns ‘illegal’ fresh ext...

Sep 21, 2021Comments off

Unite, the UK’s leading union, has warned that the government’s plans to continue to relax the maximum driving timing for lorry drivers, is dangerous, reckless

HGV Drivers still waiting for promised over...

Jul 19, 2021Comments off

More than 1,400 HGV drivers will be forced to spend the night sleeping in their cabs tonight, due to a chronic lack of safe and secure parking spaces

FORS updates van driver training to help im...

May 12, 2021Comments off

The Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme has launched an update to its popular Van Smart eLearning module, to help upskill the growing fleet of light commercial

How to keep your drivers safe and fleets pr...

Sep 08, 2020Comments off

As a fleet manager, the safety of your drivers is always priority number one. You are responsible for keeping your business fleet protected and mobile

Van Drivers Must Follow HGV Rules

Apr 09, 2019Comments off

Tradespeople who use work vans to get to and from jobs could be hit with a fine of up to £300 if they exceed the