drivers’ hours
Updated Drivers’ Hours Regulations for HG...
Significant updates to the rules on drivers’ hours and tachograph use are now in effect for heavy goods vehicle (HGV) operators involved in international transport.
Guide to the HGV changes in drivers’ ...
As of 21 April 2025, new regulations have reshaped the drivers’ hours rules for Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) operators in the UK, particularly for those
Changes to drivers’ hours rules for H...
From Monday 21 April 2025, significant changes to drivers’ hours and tachograph regulations will come into force for heavy goods vehicle (HGV) operators undertaking international
Almost two-thirds of UK van drivers work lo...
Two-thirds (60%) of UK van drivers are working longer hours as continuing cost pressures contribute to a bleak economic outlook for many, according to a
Drivers’ hours changes for coach drivers ...
The RHA has welcomed European Commission drivers’ hours provisional rule changes which will offer more operational flexibility on trips in the EU. Officials have agreed
Drivers’ hours rules relaxed to support Q...
The Department for Transport (DfT) has introduced a temporary relaxation of the enforcement of the EU drivers’ hours rules for drivers involved in the delivery
Temporary derogation from driving and resti...
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
Eddie Stobart on list of leading operators ...
Eddie Stobart is included in a list of operators the DVSA found was committing drivers’ hours offences during roadside inspections of its vehicles in 2020. The enforcement
Unite warns ‘illegal’ fresh ext...
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
SMMT: Can the driver shortage be solved?
The UK is currently suffering from an estimated deficit of about 65,000 HGV drivers but what is behind the shortage and what can be done
