Driver CPC - Take advantage now.
Posted by AndrewT on 11th Sep 2012
Professional bus and coach drivers have 364 days left to complete their 35 hours of periodic training needed for their Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC).
Driver CPC for bus and coac
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Government cut pump prices by 5p litre.
Posted by AndrewT on 4th Sep 2012
Unfortunately you need to live in France to be able to take advantage of this. But it does show that some countries recognise that the increasing price of fuel is having a detrimental impact on their
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Tachograph reports help Industrial Tribunal dismiss fraud case
Posted by AndrewT on 14th Aug 2012
The recent case of Brian Yeardley Continental’s successful defence of a “whistleblowing” case brought by a disgruntled ex-employee highlights the importance of having your tachograph and drivers’ hour
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RHA call for Drivers to go to jail for breaking drivers' hours rules
Posted by AndrewT on 8th Aug 2012
The Road Haulage Association (RHA) has recently called for tougher action to be taken against truck drivers who falsify their driving records. Drivers’ hours infringements and tachograph offences a
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Will HGV sensors protect cyclists?
Posted by AndrewT on 31st Jul 2012
Recently an influential group of MPs said hauliers should be encouraged to fit new sensors to their fleet to protect cyclists. The Transport Select Committee (TSC) described a 15% rise in cyclist deat
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Motorway madness for UK Hauliers?
Posted by AndrewT on 24th Jul 2012
The Association of British Drivers (ABD) has recently commented that the Government's desire to extract the maximum capacity from the motorway network at the lowest possible cost could jeopardise road
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If you don’t know what an éthylotest is right now you soon will
Posted by AndrewT on 29th Jun 2012
Any vehicle travelling through France from July 1st 2012 will be required to carry a disposable breathalyser or 'éthylotest' or alcometer. The device must be un-used and within the use by date stated
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Sat Nav – A help or hindrance for professional drivers?
Posted by AndrewT on 7th Jun 2012
New research from Lancaster University and Royal Holloway, University of London, reveal using satellite navigation systems can reduce drivers’ performance. A series of experiments were conducted where
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Quashing the August 3ppl duty rise in fuel is vital for UK growth
Posted by AndrewT on 7th Jun 2012
If businesses are to have the confidence to expand, they need consumers that are prepared to spend their hard earned income. Any increase in fuel duty will increase costs in the supply chain. This cou
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