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750 seat belt and mobile phone offences in ...
National Highways says it identified more than 750 seat belt and mobile ‘phone offences along a short section of the M6 in Merseyside earlier this
Push to increase diversity in HGV driving
In recent years there has been an increase in women looking to become HGV drivers. In 2011/12, just 6.7% of all HGV test passes were
FORS reflects on transitional year and targ...
Reflecting on a year of progress and change, FORS, the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme, has revealed there is much more to come in 2023. January
Trucksters launches initiative to support l...
Lorry drivers are subject to extreme working conditions making their profession a high-risk health activity, especially mental health with problems including stress, anxiety, chronic fatigue,
Safety on the Strategic Road Network is imp...
The Office of Rail and Road says National Highways is on course to achieve its overall safety target for the Strategic Road Network in England.
Toolstation and Vanaways team up
Customers at leading trade and DIY retailer Toolstation can now pick up not just a drill or some screws – but a new van, thanks
Aztek Logistics secures FORS Gold accredita...
A Hertfordshire logistics firm’s continual commitment to operational excellence has seen it secure the Gold standard Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) award for the sixth
Driving a sustainable supply chain
2022 has certainly been turbulent. The war in Ukraine, record fuel prices, unprecedented inflation, the continued fall-out from COVID, Brexit and a recession in the
Survey reveals NW EV drivers happy with swi...
Survey paints positive picture of electric vehicle experience, 40% of drivers have no conventional car as back-up Almost 90% of EV drivers in the North
Road freight prices fall for second consecu...
The average price-per-mile for road freight vehicles has dropped for the second month in a row, as the industry prepares for its peak demand period.
