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  • Logistics businesses need to test new border operating model

    on Apr 6, 23 • in UK News • with Comments Off on Logistics businesses need to test new border operating model

    Logistics UK, has given a tacit approval to the government’s new Border Target Operating Model, but warned that the “devil will be in the detail.”

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  • HGV drivers get sneezing advice

    on Apr 5, 23 • in UK News • with Comments Off on HGV drivers get sneezing advice

    As the Hayfever season approaches, HGV drivers have been warned that sneezing while driving can be fatal as it can cause a momentary loss of control and concentration on the road

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  • HGV drivers get advice on how to avoid driving while tired

    on Apr 4, 23 • in UK News • with Comments Off on HGV drivers get advice on how to avoid driving while tired

    Driving while tired can be extremely dangerous, especially if you are the wheel of a HGV. It impairs your ability to focus, react quickly, and make sound decisions while on the road.This can increase the likelihood of a accident, which could result in injury or even death

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  • Can you create a smarter van advertisement strategy

    on Mar 31, 23 • in UK News • with Comments Off on Can you create a smarter van advertisement strategy

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    Vans can be used for more than the transportation of goods. The vehicles can also promote them, along with anything else that’s worthy of being marketed

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  • RHA calls for improved security at roadside facilities

    on Mar 30, 23 • in UK News • with Comments Off on RHA calls for improved security at roadside facilities

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    The Road Haulage Association (RHA) is pushing for improved security at roadside facilities as the cost of food cargo theft has nearly tripled to around £700 million in just over a decade

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  • Tyre saving tips for HGVs

    on Mar 30, 23 • in UK News • with Comments Off on Tyre saving tips for HGVs

    As an HGV owner / operator, tyres are one of the most important components of your vehicle. Proper tyre maintenance not only helps to ensure your safety on the road, but it can also save you money on replacement costs and improve fuel efficiency

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  • Solving the HGV truck driver shortage in Europe

    on Mar 29, 23 • in UK News • with Comments Off on Solving the HGV truck driver shortage in Europe

    The shortage of Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) truck drivers in the UK is a complex issue, and there is no simple solution to this problem, which is crippling the haulage and distribution sectors. Here HGVUk.com offers some potential strategies that could help alleviate the driver shortage : Improved working conditions: Many truck drivers complain about long hours, low pay, and poor working conditions. Improving working conditions, such as reducing hours and increasing pay, could help attract more people to the industry. Recruiting and training programs: More efforts should be made to recruit and train new

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  • IRU welcomes EU alternative fuel infrastructure deal

    on Mar 29, 23 • in UK News • with Comments Off on IRU welcomes EU alternative fuel infrastructure deal

    The International Road Transport Union has welcomed the provisional agreement reached between the European Council, Commission and Parliament on the alternative fuels infrastructure regulation (AFIR)

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  • VisionTrack continues partnership with British Truck Racing Championship  

    on Mar 28, 23 • in UK News • with Comments Off on VisionTrack continues partnership with British Truck Racing Championship  

    VisionTrack is extending its longstanding partnership with the British Truck Racing Championship (BTRC) for a further year. As official video telematics provider, the company will deliver an advanced vehicle camera solution for all competing trucks in Division 1 and Division 2 of the BTRC. Teaming up with Truck Sport UK, VisionTrack will support race activity management throughout the seven-round event, as well as providing high-quality footage for broadcast and media opportunities

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  • 8 top tips for safe HGV driving

    on Mar 27, 23 • in UK News • with Comments Off on 8 top tips for safe HGV driving

    HGVUK.com has compiled its 8 top tips for safe HGV (Heavy Goods Vehicle) driving

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  • Safety features to consider for your transport company

    on Mar 21, 23 • in UK News • with Comments Off on Safety features to consider for your transport company

    When you run a transport company, the safety of your passengers and cargo is paramount. That’s why it’s essential to understand all available vehicle safety features before investing in new vehicles for your business. In this blog post, we’ll take a closer look at some of these vital components. No matter how far-reaching or ambitious your business’s growth strategies may be, keeping people and packages safe should always remain priority number one!

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  • VisionTrack joins Together for Safer Roads Board

    on Mar 20, 23 • in UK News • with Comments Off on VisionTrack joins Together for Safer Roads Board

    VisionTrack, a leading provider of AI video telematics and connected vehicle data, is taking a major new role in the fight against worldwide road deaths and injuries. CEO, Simon Marsh, and President of Global Sales, Richard Kent, have been appointed to the Governing Board of global NGO, Together for Safer Roads (TSR), to help shape the response to the road safety crisis and support the Vision Zero initiative. 

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