Driver CPC Changes Approved By Government
Parliament has approved updates to the Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (DCPC), a move praised by Logistics UK as a boost for road safety. Key changes include reducing the minimum…
Police Issue Warnings Over Fuel Thefts
Police have renewed warnings urging lorry drivers and haulage company owners to remain vigilant, as thieves continue to target heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) for fuel theft. Suffolk Police issued the…
VIDEO – Tesco Lorry Fire on M25 Causes Major Travel Disruption
A truck fire on the M25 has led to significant travel disruptions, with the motorway closed clockwise between Junction 5 near Sevenoaks and Junction 6 near Godstone and Caterham. Motorists…
Sleeping Trucker Fined After Crash
An HGV driver who fell asleep at the wheel and crashed into a slip road barrier in Essex has been fined £600 and given nine penalty points. Mihai-Florentin Bauer admitted…
Update on Driver CPC reforms
Update on Driver CPC Reforms Earlier this year, updates were shared regarding the planned reforms to the Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (DCPC). The Government has now restarted the process…
Drone Captures HGV Thieves
Last month, Nottinghamshire police used a drone equipped with a thermal imaging camera to locate and arrest a group of lorry thieves. The three suspects were found hiding in thick…
Fox Brothers Acquired By US Firm
Stellex Capital Management, a private equity firm, has acquired Fox Brothers Holdings Group, a Blackpool-based haulage company, with CEO Paul Fox set to remain in charge. As part of this…
1500bhp V12 Quad Turbo Iveco Stopped By Italian Police
A modified truck was recently intercepted and stopped by Italian police, revealing a powerful 12-cylinder, 1500-horsepower engine under the cab. The driver was fined 4,300 euros, had his license suspended…
Load Theft Prevention Advice
1. Keep your vehicle secure: Always lock your trailer and cab. Remove the keys anytime you leave the vehicle unattended. 2. Choose safe parking spots: Avoid parking in isolated laybys…
Load Security & Consequences Of Load Shift
Load security on HGVs has seen significant improvements, with updated DVSA guidance aimed at preventing load shifts, even in severe situations like vehicle rollovers. Despite the emphasis on training, incidents…