There have been talks about an HGV driver shortage for some years now, but things reached crisis point sometime in 2021. In October 2021, the Road Haulage Association (RHA) was estimating a shortage of more than 100,000 qualified drivers...

Fleet managers and drivers use tachographs to record information about driving time, distance, and speed. As tachographs help ensure that drivers follow the law on the number of hours they drive, there are numerous rules and regulations...

From October 2024, HGVs driving in London will be subjected to a range of new safety rules. In this post we’ll outline the new HGV safety rules for London to help you prepare for the changes, whether you’re an HGV driver or a fleet...

Ping is a system designed to encourage safer driving from fleet drivers. In this post we’ll explain what Ping is and how it works and explore its potential for improving driver standards in fleets. At Anthony Jones we specialise in...

The government recently introduced new rules on the length of HGVs that are allowed on UK roads. In this post we’ll explain what’s changing and why, which should help you understand how these changes might affect your fleet. At Anthony...

If you’re planning on moving house, or on transporting a bulky item of furniture from one place to another, you may be considering hiring a van. Driving a van isn’t quite like driving a car. So first, take a look at our guide to driving a...

Many haulage and logistic firms have started using driver-facing cameras as a means of managing behaviour among their fleet drivers. They can also help protect drivers in the event of an accident, as any footage recorded can be used to...

In April 2023, the DVSA announced updates to HGV and PSV MOT inspection manuals. In this post we’ll examine the key changes and discuss what they might mean for drivers and fleet managers. At Anthony Jones we specialise in insurance for...