Cargo theft has become one of the most costly and disruptive crimes facing the UK logistics industry. Since 2020 lorry-related crimes have collectively cost the sector over £1 billion, with the fallout now being felt far beyond haulage firms — through rising insurance premiums, delivery delays, and higher prices for consumers. According to the [...]

The challenges of UK winters As we get further into the winter months and are fast approaching Christmas, safety measures for drivers become more important than perhaps at any other time of year. While every seasonal change brings its own unique challenges, winter presents a particularly dangerous combination of conditions, with drivers facing wet roads, [...]

What is a Clandestine Entrant? A clandestine entrant is someone who enters the UK illegally by hiding in or on a vehicle, most commonly a lorry or trailer. This method of entry is frequently encountered at ports and through the Channel Tunnel. Hauliers are often unaware that stowaways are inside their vehicle until discovered [...]

A bridge strike is a collision between a vehicle and a railway or road bridge, and most commonly involve HGVs and buses. With over 1800 incidents every year, bridge strikes are a common occurrence which can have serious consequences, potentially causing death or injury to road and rail users and having a huge impact on [...]

As UK roads grow busier and safety standards tighten, visibility has become more than a compliance box — it’s the cornerstone of proactive fleet management. Good visibility and smart monitoring help fleets tackle collisions, fatigue and distraction early, before they escalate into major incidents. Across the industry, operators are moving beyond legacy cameras and adopting [...]

In transportation, an empty mile is a missed opportunity. Every journey without cargo wastes fuel, time, and resources — and for many fleets, these unproductive miles can account for 20–30% of their total distance. ACSS’s Cargo Monitoring Camera combined with AC Cloud offers a way to change that equation. By giving operators complete visibility of [...]

Reversing heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) remains one of the most critical safety challenges for fleet operators and businesses managing commercial vehicles. Poor visibility during reversing manoeuvres is a common cause of workplace incidents, leading to injury, damage, and costly disruption. In 2025, a UK company was fined £220,000 after a director was fatally injured by [...]

For fleet operators, profitability isn’t just about cutting costs — it’s about making smart investments that deliver measurable results. Cameras and CCTV systems are no longer a luxury reserved for the biggest fleets. Today, they’re a proven tool for driving efficiency, safety, and compliance. Defining Return on Investment (ROI) and measurable results is essential to [...]

With over 20 years of experience, ACSS has built a reputation for advanced safety and security solutions for commercial vehicles. Whilst providing the industry with vehicle CCTV & telematics systems for safety and compliance, ACSS primarily focuses on bespoke safety systems. Requiring long term partnerships with industry leaders such as Maple Fleet Services, a specialist [...]

As urban areas become denser and roads busier, operating a large waste truck in the heart of the city is becoming increasingly complex and requires additional safety measures. The waste collection industry relies on large vehicles to operate within the city to reduce costs and optimise efficiency. However, this involves manoeuvring trucks through narrow [...]