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Getting Your Business Ready For Brexit
With only a few months now until the end of the Brexit transition period, it is important that you focus on getting your business Brexit ready. Whilst news of the progress being made with negotiations is limited and no one still sure if a deal will be agreed or not,...
Truck Driver Procedures and Policies: When Was The Last Time You Reviewed Yours?
Driving for work is considered one of the most dangerous occupation. And as a result, it is important to support and train drivers to reduce risks which can increase the dangers of driving. One way to do this is to have robust policies and procedures relating to...
RIDDOR Reporting in Relation to COVID-19
RIDDOR refers to Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013. The HSE state that RIDDOR creates a duty for employers, the self-employed and those in control of work premises, to report certain serious workplace accidents, occupational...
Come and See Us at the Virtual Commercial Motor Show!
The Commercial Motor Show is taking place as a virtual event from 29 September until 1 October and we’ll be there as an exhibitor. While many events have been cancelled this year, Commercial Motor took the decision to push ahead with theirs, just differently. It may...
HGV Daily Checks: A Guide
Drivers, vehicle operators and transport and fleet managers have a responsibility and duty to ensure that the vehicles they operate are safe to drive and roadworthy. And whilst this is true of all vehicle types, there are specific checks that must be carried out for...
What is Ransomware? The Rising Cyber-attack
What is a ransomware? Ransomware is defined as ‘a type of malicious software designed to block access to a computer system until a sum of money is paid.’ If you are targeted by a ransomware attack then typically your computer will become locked and/or your data could...
Driving & Medical Conditions- What To Be Aware Of
It is possible to drive whilst you have a medical condition, but you must follow the correct processes to ensure that you remain fit to drive. Driving with a medical condition when you should not or are not fit to drive can result in penalties both for you as an...
Petrol, Diesel or Hybrid? A Fleet Manager’s Guide
When it comes to your fleet of vehicles, managing costs is a big area of concern for most businesses. And a big driver of costs will be fuel. So, making the right decisions for your fleet as to which type of fuel you use and therefore the vehicles you buy will be...
Cargo Theft Statistics & How to Prevent it
Cargo theft relates to the unlawful taking of another’s goods. Cargo theft can affect all areas of the supply chain with goods being moved by truck being particularly susceptible. Road freight crime is reported to cost UK businesses millions of pounds every year....
Driver Risk Assessments: Risks to Consider
Driving. Something that most of us do on a regular basis, whether for personal use, commuting or as a job. But as an activity, it can be considered one of the riskiest that humans carry out. Road safety is a big focus in the UK, yet recent provisional figures from a...
How Much Do Lorry Drivers Earn
The job of a lorry driver may have at times been undervalued. However, the pandemic has highlighted just how vital those working as lorry drivers really are to us all. Truck drivers and those involved with logistics companies have worked tirelessly throughout the...
What is Ghost Broking? And How to Avoid It
The Insurance Fraud Bureau (IFB) has recently issued a warning to drivers to be vigilant against the risk of falling victim to a ghost broking scam. Particularly in the wake of the pandemic where financial concerns and a desire to save money may be heightened. What is...
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