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1st June 2022
A report from the Transport Committee has stated ‘radical surgery’ is needed within the truck sector. The report states the industry must fix ‘systemic shortcomings’ or risk government action. In addition, supply chain issues should…
17th November 2021
Driver CPC is to get a makeover to see how it can be improved and help the driver shortage. The government made the announcement as part of 30 measures to support the road haulage sector. …
21st September 2021
HGV parking facilities need to be improved and one company is prepared to do something about it. Goldstar Transport has announced the ‘Better Breaks, Safer Stops’ campaign. Specifically, the move is designed to improve conditions…
25th August 2021
Longer trucks could soon become a more common sight on UK roads, thanks to a government decision. In fact, the extended vehicles could become a permanent fixture as early as next year. The news comes…
8th June 2021
An action plan, designed to avert the crisis of a lack of truck drivers, has been revealed by the Road Haulage Association (RHA). The association has written to the government calling for specific measures to…
24th May 2021
Funding for apprentices is to increase to £7,000 from 1st July, the government has announced. Secretary of State for Education, Gavin Williamson confirmed the money will be available for C+E apprenticeships. The Institute for Apprenticeships…
29th March 2021
From April 6, all commercial vehicle drivers entering Great Britain from continental EU (not Ireland) will have to take COVID tests if they stay in GB for more than 48 hours, according to new rules…
23rd July 2020
The government is being urged to follow through on its promise made two years ago to provide safe parking spaces for HGV drivers as the situation has not improved, and many drivers are being forced…
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