Road transport industry representatives have welcomed conclusions of a report released by HM Treasury, which suggests that more than half of the tax revenue lost through cuts and freezes to [...]
DVSA issues advice on drivers’ hours for utility vehicles
Published On: Monday 14 April 2014
The Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has issued detailed guidance on its interpretation of EC Regulation 561/2006, whose effect is to exempt some vehicles used in connection with sewerage, [...]
Two thirds of heavy CV registrations ‘risk severe delays’
Published On: Friday 11 April 2014
As many as 20,000 commercial vehicle registrations per year could suffer major delays as a result of failure to meet new Type Approval legislation, according to the Society of Motor [...]
Commercial Vehicle Show bosses have announced that all exhibition space has been sold for this year’s event, which takes place at the NEC Birmingham from 29 April – 1 May. [...]
In-depth report: industry steps up training as Driver CPC deadline nears
Published On: Wednesday 9 April 2014
The transport industry is on track to have enough drivers trained by the time the 10 September Driver CPC training deadline for ‘acquired rights’ lorry drivers comes around, providing current [...]
The HGV Road User Levy, whose effect is to bill foreign hauliers for their use of the UK’s roads, was launched at the beginning of the month. The policy, which [...]
Provisions incorporated in new European Union (EU) roadworthiness regulations are set to define commercial vehicle wheels as a ‘safety-critical’ item, following a lengthy campaign by advocates of the policy. The [...]
Multiple company convictions could lead to O-licence loss
Published On: Tuesday 8 April 2014
The senior traffic commissioner, Beverley Bell (pictured), has warned that companies operating commercial vehicles within specialist industries with multiple convictions against them could lose their repute or fitness to hold [...]
Government says ‘adieu’ to foreign-language driving tests
Published On: Monday 7 April 2014
Driving tests may only be taken in English and Welsh as of 7 April, as the result of a newly introduced policy claimed to improve safety and clamp down on [...]
