The SMMT’s recent Van Report underlined the breadth and diversity of our sector and highlighted the structural change in transport and logistics that has been taking place across the UK over the past ten years. The all-time record van registration figures released today send a clear message that this change continues. Numbers for the first [...]
The government announces new plans to toughen up rules on vehicle that are excessively idling, fines for drivers who leave their engine running while parked will significantly increase under new proposals. These regulations can contribute to the cleaner air, particularly around schools where young children are breathing in pollution. Vehicle idling is a major fact [...]
From next year, company car users who obtain an electric car will not have to pay any Benefit-in-Kind tax during the next financial year. This has come to light after the treasury reviewed tax rules. What is Benefit in Kind (BiK)? When a car is provided for an employee by their employer that is available [...]
The Direct Vision Standard (DVS) for heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) assesses and rates how much a driver can see directly from their HGV cab in relation to other road users. The DVS forms part of a proposed Safety Permit for all HGVs over 12 tonnes entering London. Direct Vision Standard (DVS permit) DVS was created [...]
RWM will transform Birmingham’s NEC into the focal point of the global resource management industry when the show returns on 11 & 12 September, 2019. As the leading recycling and waste management event in the UK, RWM is a platform for the industry’s most influential names and organisations to discover the latest innovations shaping their [...]
Jaguar Land Rover have developed a steering wheel that could help drivers' eyes on the road - by using heat to indicate drivers when to turn left or right. The research, which was undertaken in partnership with Glasgow University, has created a 'sensory steering wheel', parts of which can be quickly heated and cooled to [...]
The Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) came into effect in central London on 8 April 2019. Within the first month of its operation, the average compliance rate of vehicles entering the zone was around 71 per cent during Congestion Charge hours. New figures released by Transport for London (TfL) show that, on average, 17,400 non-compliant [...]
Distractions for drivers are at an all-time high, a study by Atlas Insurance stated that two-thirds of accidents were caused by distracted driving. With the high technology and optional extras, we are able to access on new vehicles today such as lane assist, blind spot monitoring and automatic braking systems. This could encourage lazy and [...]
Today’s technology allows us to reduce risk and cut costs for businesses operating fleets of vehicles. You may have thought about CCTV or telematics to improve your staff behaviour or working procedures, but have you thought about whether it would be beneficial to your establishment? In 2015, a HGV driver was caught making a card [...]
ACSS welcomes Nick Blake as Telematics Specialist, he brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table, previously working for the likes of Fleetmatics and Hubio Fleet. The introduction of Telematics sales will be a large part of transformation for ACSS. This growth will be a combined force of direct marketing and sales strategy. [...]
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