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The number of bridge strike incidents in the UK remains alarmingly high. Some advice for drivers and operators to help lower this number.
Following a public inquiry, Leo.Al.Auto Ltd faces having its licence revoked and their transport manager was disqualified for two years.
The number of places for veterans to train as HGV drivers will significantly increase under new plans to better prepare service leavers for employment following their military careers.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Review to look at improving compulsory ongoing training for existing and returning heavy goods vehicle drivers announced.
Increasing capacity for testing candidate HGV drivers, combined with supporting legislation, aims to relieve the pressure on the haulage industry.
Announcing a consultation to temporarily amend cabotage rules and a package of measures to support the pig industry.
Recent tribunal showing the perils of lending an operator licence to someone else.
Loan fraud amongst reasons why operator licence revoked.
UK government announces additional measures to help ensure the stability of the UK supply chain.
From the Department for Transport and industry to HGV licence holders, encouraging those who have left the HGV driving profession to return.
Government taking action to tackle the shortage of HGV drivers.
A draft affirmative statutory instrument, meaning that car drivers will not need to take another test to tow a trailer or caravan, is being laid in Parliament.
Up to 50,000 more HGV driving tests will be made available each year thanks to government action to streamline the testing process.
Introducing measures to substantially increase the number of vocational driving tests available.
Measures ramped up to maximise testing capacity, including consulting on plans to streamline process for drivers to obtain an HGV licence.
The TCs’ annual report to the Secretary of State is available to view and download.
Measures introduced to support recruitment and retention within the road haulage industry to ease pressure on the sector.
Government has announced a package of measures to help address the shortage of hauliers.
Hauliers no longer need a Kent Access Permit to travel between the UK and the EU.
As more people than ever opt for electric vehicles, the government announces changes to the plug-in car, van and truck grant.
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