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Following a public consultation that ran from July and October 2020, The Highway Code has been improved and key changes have been made. This is believed to improve safety for pedestrians, particularly children, older adults and disabled people, cyclists, and horse...

Driving while using your mobile has been illegal since 2003. However, police and the justice system have often struggled to provide evidence that the driver has committed the offense. To be committed it has to be proven that firstly, the driver was holding the phone....

When investing in a new vehicle whether it be new or used, it is always a huge decision. Often leading to a person spending hours researching availability, comparing prices and specifications. When buying a used truck, additional elements also have to be considered,...

The government announced plans to improve air quality in the UK in 2015, and one of the measures in these plans was to implement clean air zones. The measures are applicable in cities with the highest issues with air quality and will use restrictions to encourage the...

As part of the UK government’s 10-point green recovery plan which is set out to create a caron neutral UK by 2050; the sale of all new fully combustion engines will be banned from 1st January 2030. There are some slight exceptions however, such as new plug-in hybrids...

If your business uses goods vehicles, such as lorries and vans, then you may require an O Licence (Operator’s Licence) to operate legally and comply with UK legislation. Here we take a look at when you need an O Licence, the requirements, and how to apply for one....

The impact of Brexit and additional blow of COVID-19 meant we were faces with a truck driver shortage. Brexit is now complete, and a large proportion of the population is double-vaccinated. So, the question of if we are still facing a truck driver shortage in the UK...

European emission standards define the acceptable limits for exhaust emissions of new vehicles sold in the EU. The standards, the latest of which is Euro 6, remain unchanged since Brexit and Britain's exit from the European Union. Due to these standards, car, truck,...

Global economics and international trade are feeling the consequences of the Covid-19 pandemic, with the UK feeling twice the pain with Brexit and new Customs regulations. The impact of these events has created permanent changes within the logistics industry, and...

You might consider winter driving a challenge, and if you have one or a fleet of used trucks, then you might be worried about them breaking down. However, summer poses its own set of risks and problems caused by extreme weather conditions and standing still in summer...

A Crane truck and boom truck may look similar, but they are not suited to the same tasks. Both are seen on building sites, in work yards, and on public roads. They put people, equipment, and materials where they need to be for maintenance, installation, or...

When it comes to transporting goods and materials, loading and unloading lorries efficiently is essential. However, this procedure often hits a hurdle when stationary cranes or forklift trucks are not available at both ends of the operation. Wherever this situation...