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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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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 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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HGVUK.com has compiled its 8 top tips for safe HGV (Heavy Goods Vehicle) driving
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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, 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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A new alliance has been launched in a bid to fight climate change and decarbonise European road freight transport
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Road transport, shippers and energy groups in Europe have called for carbon neutral fuels to be recognised as a long-term decarbonisation solution, alongside electrification and hydrogen, for a well-functioning and stable EU logistics sector
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The European Commission has proposed ambitious new CO2 emissions targets for new heavy-duty vehicles (HDVs) from 2030 onwards
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As the truck driver shortage deepens across Europe, the European Commission is set to revise the EU Driving Licence Directive in a move that will address the chronic shortage of drivers in the goods transport sector
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Pocket Box, the vehicle and driver management software specialist, is expanding its senior management team with the appointment of Jason Laight as Chief Operating Officer. The company is targeting rapid growth over the next 12 months, so he is expected to play a key role in the development of its software-and app-based ecosystem for the fleet, road transport and automotive sectors
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If you run a small business and you are keen to make sure that it is truly successful, there are a lot of things that you might want to bear in mind. The truth is that it’s something you can do relatively easily as long as you know how best to approach it. In this post, we are going to look specifically at how you can ensure that you deliver your products to your customers successfully when you run a small business. As long as you bear the following in mind, that should be easier
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