Much has been written in the news (and by ourselves) about the ongoing HGV driver shortage facing the UK. And there is a big drive to attract people to the industry both by the government and from businessesthemselves. So, if you are...

With COP26 taking place in Glasgow, a focus on climate change impacting government policy decisions and the UK targeting net zero by 2050, changes to the way we live, work and travel are coming. Here we look at two big changes: Clean Air...

The government have recently run a consultation looking at how the Highway Code can be amended to offer additional protection to vulnerable road users – in particular, cyclists, pedestrians, and horse riders. The consultation ran from...

What is tailgating? Tailgating is the term given to those who drive too closely to the vehicle in front of them. It is worryingly common on UK roads and a big risk factor in accidents. In fact, Highways England data suggests tailgating is...

We’ve been writing about the HGV driver shortage since 2018. And now in 2021 the haulage industry not only finds itself in the same situation, but increasingly in a situation which is worsening when it comes to the recruitment of lorry...

As any operator of a commercial vehicle will know, it is vital that you get the right insurance in place for your business. But with such variety of cover available it can be difficult to narrow down exactly what is right for your...

The Government's whiplash reforms, which come into force on 31 May 2021 for England and Wales, are designed to reduce the number of fraudulent and exaggerated whiplash claims for “adults”, whilst allowing insurers to pass on the savings...

The UK officially left the EU on the 31st Dec 2020. And it was expected that there could be disruption at the border as hauliers and others travelling between the UK and EU got to grips with new processes, document requirements and the...