Any plans to change the compulsory MOT from every year to every two years to reduce the cost of living have been slammed by a majority of motorists. The suggestion to relax the frequency of MOTs was made earlier this year, but drivers believe it will lead to a rise in the number of unsafe …
Changing the MOT to every two years a ‘dangerously bad idea’ Read More »
DPD is to start autonomous robot deliveries in two Milton Keynes neighbourhoods, as part of a trial with AI-powered robotics and last mile delivery company, Cartken. The DPD branded robots, which will operate out of the firm’s Knowlhill depot, will navigate the city’s traffic-free Redway network to access the residential neighbourhoods of Shenley Church End …
Almost three quarters of fleets (73%) expect their fleet size to stay the same or decrease, according to the 2022 Arval Mobility Observatory Barometer. However, more than one in four respondents (27%) are predicting growth in the number of vehicles they operate during the next three years. The overwhelming reason cited for growth by fleet …
Employers widening access to company cars to drive fleet growth Read More »
The Government has awarded almost £2 million to support the development of 51 projects that are aimed at creating a more efficient transport system. The Department for Transport (DfT) funding is part of the Government’s Transport Research and Innovation Grant (TRIG) programme. Winning a share of the cash is the University of Cambridge, which is …
Low-cost lightweight steering system for HGVs receives DfT funding Read More »
To tackle the ongoing shortage of HGV drivers, the UK Government has invested £34.5m in ‘skills bootcamps’. The funding is the highest in the last eight years combined, which will help companies train around 11,000 new drivers, as the cost amounts to around £4,000 for each, the Financial Times reported. Sally Gilson, policy …
UK Government funds HGV skills bootcamps to tackle shortages Read More »
PCS (Public and Commercial Services Union) members working for DVSA as driving examiners, and their line managers, have voted to support strike action and action short of strike in defence of their working terms and conditions. 92% of members voted for strike action on an 80% turnout with 95% voting yes to action short of …
Examiners vote to strike over plans to increase tests per day Read More »
A shortage of HGV drivers is not an issue unique to the UK, according to Downing Street. Reports have suggested a shortage of workers has hit supply chains following an apparent exodus of drivers from EU countries, who returned to the continent during the coronavirus pandemic and remained there. A call for “relaxation” on immigration …
Howard Redwood gives us a recap of his fleet training tips and advice from the past few months
Howard Redwood discusses what is meant by mixed fleet and how working with it can be rewarding
