Law & Legislation
Court cases for speeding reach record high
Almost a quarter of a million drivers (245,043) were sat in the dock accused of speeding last year, the highest since records began, following analysis
HGVs face new safety rules in London from 2...
HGVs over 12 tonnes will be required to have a three-star rating or fit vehicles with a range of safety systems to operate in Greater
HGV driver penalised for breaking the 90 in...
A Road Haulage Association (RCA) has reported that one of his drivers received a penalty and advised not to return to the EU because they
Driving firms risk IR35 exposure if relying...
In April 2021, the off-payroll working legislation (“OPW”), or “IR35 reforms”, rolled out to the private sector, affecting all private sector haulage and delivery firms
Logistics UK: REUL Bill leaves UK supply ch...
Business group Logistics UK has raised concerns about the government’s proposed Retained EU Law (REUL) Bill, which is currently making its way through Parliament, and
How to navigate the course when working wit...
The Off-payroll legislation was rolled out into the private sector in 2021 and has turned contracting on its head. For the HGV industry, it has
Acusensus expands UK operations
Acusensus says its investment in three new trailers – able to automatically detect mobile phone and seatbelt offences – will help local authorities in the
Staying ahead of HMRC’s IR35 compliance c...
When HMRC introduced changes to the ‘off-payroll working rules’, commonly known as IR35, in April 2021, the transport sector was particularly hit by the changes.
Contradictory reports on when the first MOT...
A report from Startline Motor Finance found that almost nine out of 10 (89%) drivers agree with a new Government proposal to extend the first
Increase in HGV drivers caught speeding
The recent data released regarding the dangerous level of speeding offenses committed by HGV delivery drivers is alarming. More than 23,000 HGV drivers were caught
