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HGV Medical: What is Involved & When Is It Due?
All HGV drivers in the UK are required to undergo a medical to assess whether they are fit to drive a heavy goods vehicle. Here we look at common questions relating to HGV medicals – what is involved and when is the medical due. Here we...
What is CMR Insurance & Who Needs It?
When it comes to transporting goods by road, there are specific rules which apply to international road haulage. One of these refers to the CMR Convention. What is the CMR Convention? The CMR Convention is a United Nations convention...
Winter Weather: Reducing the Risk to your Business
We all know that the winter can bring with it more challenging weather conditions. And with winter weather can come risk to businesses. Not only can winter weather cause severe disruption to the normal running of a business, it also...
Who is Liable for Goods Damaged in Transit?
With increasing numbers of goods being ordered online and delivered to individuals via road, there is the opportunity for goods to be damaged whilst in transit. But if goods are damaged in transit who is liable? What should you do if you...
Smart Motorway Review: Are they Safe?
Safety is a big concern when it comes to the roads. Road Safety Week took place recently looking at the actions which can be taken to improve the safety of all journeys made on the road. One area of the roads currently attracting...
HGV Driver Hour Regulations
HGV driver hour regulations are very strict in the UK. This is to ensure the health and safety of drivers and businesses as much as other road users. At the moment, there is a lot of discussion happening in the USA around rules and...
Electric Vehicles: What Are The Insurance Impacts?
There are plans to ensure that all new vehicles are ‘zero emissions‘ by 2040 (or possibly 2032). Effectively spelling the end of petrol and diesel vehicles. So, it is likely that we will all be looking to switch to electric vehicles over...
Hauliers – on the wrong side of the road – facing a no deal Brexit
It’s with continuing bewilderment that almost every day Anthony Jones have to get to grips with issues that the insurance industry is facing with the potential for a no-deal Brexit. There are, however, our haulier customers who are facing...
Is Using Hands-Free Phones While Driving Safe?
We should all be aware of the dangers of using a hand held mobile device whilst driving, given the drastic impact it has on concentration levels. Hand-held and Hands-Free Calling Driving Laws As of 2017, if you are caught using a mobile...
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