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January 18, 2018 By The Training Team

Nearly 10% of Mainland Trucks caught with Emissions Cheat Devices

Figures published by the DVSA show that one in every 12 lorries stopped during August to November last year were found to have emissions cheat devices. Following an announced crackdown on rogue operators, consisting of roadside searches, the DVSA found the following: 8.5% of UK mainland … [Read more...]

August 26, 2017 By The Training Team

Green Light for Lorry Platooning Trials

Yesterday the government confirmed they have put aside 8.1 million pounds to fund lorry platooning trials. The trials, which will take place in three stages beginning with discussion and test track research, could be visible on our major roads by the end of next year. Up to three HGVs could … [Read more...]

July 13, 2017 By The Training Team

Quick-Thinking Lorry Driver Wins Top Award

When Norfolk lorry driver, Russell Dagless, caught sight of an unconscious motorist slumped at the wheel of his moving van, his first response was to use his articulated lorry as a shield to prevent the injured driver swerving into the road. His quick-thinking actions almost certainly saved the … [Read more...]

June 20, 2017 By The Training Team

THINK! Put Your Phone Away While Driving

THINK! campaigns are not just for Christmas. Back in March, THINK! launched another drive that highlighted the new penalties that have come into force for using mobile phones while driving. Since the launch the campaign has honed in on professional drivers and employers. A leaflet has also been … [Read more...]

May 4, 2017 By The Training Team

DVSA Urges Operators to Sign Up to Earned Recognition

At the end of this month the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency’s (DVSA) Earned Recognition pilot scheme will begin. The government department is currently promoting the scheme to companies of all sizes in order to ensure a good balance of small and large firms are signed up to test its new … [Read more...]

April 21, 2017 By The Training Team

New Senior Traffic Commissioner Announced

The successor to current Senior Traffic Commissioner, Beverley Bell, has been announced by Transport Minister, John Hayes. Richard Turfitt, the current Traffic Commissioner for the East Of England (pictured left), will take over from Bell (pictured centre) on 1st June. Turfitt has held his … [Read more...]

March 7, 2017 By The Training Team

BBC Airs Rogue Hauliers Programme

This evening, BBC Radio 4 airs its File on 4 programme: Rogue Hauliers. It will focus on the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency’s (DVSA) claim that 10,000 operators are on a ‘red list’ because of their potential road safety threat to other users. If the DVSA’s figures are correct, it means … [Read more...]

February 9, 2017 By The Training Team

EU Proposals for Driver CPC Amendments

With the introduction of Brexit it may seem a little unnecessary to report on proposed Driver CPC amendments by the European Commission (EC). However, Brexit will take at least two years to run its course and while the timescales for these EC proposals (should they go ahead) are unknown, there … [Read more...]

January 6, 2017 By The Training Team

Earned Recognition – What’s it all About?

If you’re a transport manager or owner operator, you will have undoubtedly heard of Earned Recognition. For those of you not familiar with this term, here’s a quick low down: Earned Recognition is a new voluntary scheme being launched by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) at some … [Read more...]

December 12, 2016 By The Training Team

RTITB: Retain Driver CPC Legislation Post-Brexit

The regulatory body for workplace transport training, RTITB, has published its latest research showing that UK business remains positive about Driver CPC training. Many companies surveyed agreed that the training had not only improved road safety, but had enhanced the general status of the … [Read more...]