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If you are an HGV driver, then chances are you got into the industry because you like being on the road off on the next adventure all the time. But, when you have been doing it for a while, and driving is your bread and butter; the thing you do more than anything else, the shine can really come off it and it can make driving for pleasure (or necessity) on your own time, something that just does not happen for you
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At the end of June 2023, there were nearly 33.5 million cars licensed to be on the roads in the UK, and surveys suggest that almost 70% of households have a car, which is up drastically from pre-pandemic times
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SureCam, the leading provider of connected dash cameras and video telematics solutions, is holding an industry webinar to discuss the growing threat to commercial fleet drivers, especially those working alone, out of hours and in remote locations. The online event – titled From Aggression to Assurance: Safeguarding Drivers with Advanced Fleet Safety Technology – will be hosted in partnership with personal safety specialist, Peoplesafe, and include speakers from leading vehicle operators
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Most of us would agree to wanting to be safe drivers, and this is something that we are all trying to do when we are out on the roads. But it’s one thing knowing that, and quite another actually making it a reality. If you are wondering what you can do to be safer driving, there are a few things that you might want to bear in mind here. As long as you have thought about some of the following, you should find that you are a much safer driver overall in no time
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Applied Driving, the global provider of driver safety and performance management solutions, has teamed up with not-for-profit organisation Women in Transport to help promote diversity and equity in the transport sector. Under the partnership, Applied Driving will become a sponsor of the Women in Transport Advance 2024 mentoring programme, as well as providing 150 members with free access to the Companion+ Mobile Safety app as part of its commitment to supporting road safety
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Right, so you’ve kitted out your HGV with all the latest bells and whistles, mapped out the fastest route from London to Liverpool, and even stashed your favourite tea bags for the journey. All’s looking tickety-boo until, suddenly, something goes wrong. Panic stations? Nah, mate, not for you. Because with our quick tips on staying calm during an HGV emergency, you’ll be cool as a cucumber
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So, you’re considering taking the big plunge and expanding your Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) operations to lands far and wide. Well, that’s rather audacious of you, and we’re chuffed to bits! But before you set those wheels a-turning across borders and seas, let’s have a chinwag about some top-notch tips to make your global adventure smoother than a pint of stout
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The International Road Transport Union (IRU) has welcomed the European Parliament’s ENVI Committee vote in support of the pragmatic approach on new Euro 7 pollutant emission standard rules proposed by Rapporteur Alexandr Vondra
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Applied Driving has launched a global competition to encourage and reward safe driving behaviour in support of Brake’s annual Road Safety Week campaign. The Driver Safety Challenge is open to all fleet drivers and motorists, with cash and other great prizes available for the top driving performances during the month of November
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Transport Secretary Mark Harper has set out plans to protect drivers from over-zealous traffic enforcement, as part of a long-term Government plan to back drivers
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Using a metal detector is something that many people have gravitated towards in recent years. It’s always been around but recently it has gotten a lot of attention
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At a time when margins are razor-thin and operational optimisation is more than a catchphrase, fleet operators are under constant pressure to streamline processes and reduce overheads. We caught up with Shaun Ferreira, OTS Group’s Sales Director and Fuel Technology Specialist, to find out his top 3 fuel-related cost-saving recommendations for heavy fleet operators
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