DVSA Trialling Tachograph Sensing Equipment
DVSA is trialling a new remote tachograph sensing equipment. This innovative technology will help the government body to pull data from vehicles fitted with smart tachographs, as they travel.The data…
£2 bus fare cap to be extended
Passengers across England will benefit from £155 million in government support to cap bus fares at £2, maintain services and ensure people can travel affordably.The Transport Secretary has confirmed £80…
Research reveals women aged 20-29 achieve highest HGV pass rates
New research from Pallet-Track has revealed that young women are in top gear when it comes to passing HGV tests, with female drivers aged 20-29 gaining the highest pass rates.The…
£56 million funding electrifies chargepoint plans across the country
UK drivers will benefit from an additional £56 million in public and industry funding for increasing electric vehicle chargepoints across the country.The funding will expand the current Local Electric Vehicle…
Operators and ‘HIAB’-type cranes on lorries – know your responsibilities
Operators and ‘HIAB’-type cranes on lorries – know your responsibilitiesWe are encountering an increasing number of heavy goods vehicles mounted with large HIAB-type loader cranes. These vehicles have often been…
Seatbelt buckle guards
Seatbelt buckle guardsWe have been made aware of Public Service Vehicle operators using seatbelt buckle guards.They are often used on school or local authority transport. LegislationFitting buckle guards to a seat…
Changes to MOT calibration requirements
Changes to MOT calibration requirementsFrom 1 April 2023 DVSA will be changing the requirements for the calibration of some testing equipment.Decelerometer calibrationAll decelerometers must be calibrated at intervals not exceeding…
New data shows improvements in London road safety since 20mph speed limits
Transport for London (TfL) has announced new data that shows a substantial reduction in the number of collisions since the implementation of 20mph speed limits on key roads in London.Monitoring of the 20mph schemes in London shows that since they were…
Halfords invests in Webfleet Video for its driver safety initiative
Halfords has launched a major driver safety initiative underpinned by Webfleet connected fleet management technology.The solution is being installed across the Halfords Mobile Expert and Halfords Commercial fleet of 700…
Leon Daniels named CILT(UK) President for 2023
3 January – London, UK – The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in the UK – CILT(UK) – is delighted to announce Leon Daniels OBE FCILT as its President for…