Drivers who kill could face life sentences
The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has launched a consultation into the penalties for dangerous driving, proposing that drivers who kill could in future face life sentences. Under the proposals, drivers […]
Opinion: why ‘trampers’ are an endangered species
Researcher and supply chain risk expert David Hogarth, formerly an international LGV driver, says the general call for more drivers is too vague an appeal. Why won’t the road transport […]
Trade groups welcome DfT smart motorway assurances
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has praised the government for its response to a House of Commons transport select committee report, which it says has addressed its concerns about management […]
DVSA puts LGV instructor register in industry hands
The Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency has announced that its voluntary register of large goods vehicle (LGV) instructors will close at the end of this year. It will be replaced […]
O-licence financial standing hike for 2017
The Office of the Traffic Commissioner (OTC) has outlined the levels of financial resources that fleet operators and operator licence applicants will need to demonstrate from 1 January. The so-called […]
Third-party pilots for Driver CPC practical module
The Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has launched a pilot programme to explore the feasibility of the Driver CPC practical demonstration module (Part 4) for truck, bus and coach […]
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RHA highlights impact of new apprenticeship tax
The Road Haulage Association (RHA) has expressed concern that many fleet operators are unaware of imminent taxation changes, which have been introduced by the government to fund apprenticeships. The apprenticeship […]
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TCs’ report: in-depth regional round-up
The seven traffic commissioners (TCs) of Great Britain have released their annual report for 2015-16, highlighting a broad range of transport compliance and enforcement issues identified during the course of […]
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TCs could call time on ‘one size fits all’ O-licence fee
The senior traffic commissioner (STC) has cast doubt on the continuation of the ‘one size fits all’ flat fee structure which currently funds the operator licensing system for truck and […]
