• CheckPro workshop software evolves into AssetGo

    Published On: Wednesday 4 November 2020

    Sheffield-based software provider Digital 2000 has announced it is forming a new business along with a rebrand of its fleet and workshop management system, CheckPro. The new business is called [...]

  • Making safety the priority in DVS decisions

    Published On: Wednesday 4 November 2020

    Vernon Bonser, sales director at equipment provider VisionTrack, says a longer-term approach will be required to safeguard London’s road users As the rush to achieve Direct Vision Standard (DVS) compliance [...]

  • Astra ClearView offers direct vision benefits

    Published On: Wednesday 4 November 2020

    Astra Vehicle Technologies reports that its ClearView additional low level windows are proving very popular on Mercedes-Benz trucks for which it has obtained Direct Vision Standard (DVS) approval, offering affected [...]

  • Scania helps fleets achieve DVS success

    Published On: Tuesday 3 November 2020

    Scania has outlined the vehicle and retrofit options it is making available to help fleet operators meet London’s new Direct Vision Standard (DVS) requirements. Providing maximum protection for vulnerable road [...]

  • Getting to grips with London DVS

    Published On: Tuesday 3 November 2020

    Peter Mansfield, group sales and marketing director at Trakm8, explores the implications of the new regulations As the first city region to gain significant powers over transport, London has long [...]

  • DVS ‘a target to beat, not just meet’, says Sentinel

    Published On: Tuesday 3 November 2020

    Safety solutions supplier Sentinel Systems has welcomed the Direct Vision Standard (DVS) as “undoubtedly a step forward in improving safety on London’s roads”, with clear benefits for vulnerable road users [...]

  • Lytx: DVS is only the beginning

    Published On: Tuesday 3 November 2020

    Technology provider Lytx has warned that, while eliminating blind spots with sensors and cameras helps greatly reduce the likelihood of accidents, such measures are not by themselves enough in the [...]

  • SmartWitness launches Safe System +

    Published On: Tuesday 3 November 2020

    Vehicle camera specialist SmartWitness has launched Safe System +, a solution which it says tackles fleets’ Direct Vision Standard (DVS) requirements, and also helps them protect and grow their business. [...]

  • Trailer Vision drives DVS compliance with Cycle-Safe

    Published On: Tuesday 3 November 2020

    Among the safety technologies available from Trailer Vision is its new Direct Vision Standard (DVS)-compliant, optical detection system, Cycle-Safe. Cycle-Safe meets the recommended requirements for an HGV Safety Permit, says [...]