Waste Management vehicles play a huge part in the UK’s economy – with the difficult job of accessing and navigating narrow streets as well as tight work sights and urban environments. Not only do they pose a hazard to the surrounding area, but they must also operate in environments that pose a threat to themselves. [...]

Back in August, ACSS released and article on how the Dashboard Camera (Dash-Cam) is the perfect tool for fleet operators. Over the past ten years, the number of dash-cams used in vehicles has risen in the UK, as many road-users find them useful to protect themselves in incidents and insurance claims. The Dash-Cam’s steady improvement [...]

What are Autonomous vehicles? Autonomous vehicles are ‘intelligent’ vehicles capable of communicating with other vehicles around them and using technology to make driving both safer and easier. These are not just self-driving vehicles, but encompass a range of technology to read traffic and communicate with other vehicles to prevent accidents, ease congestion and make the [...]

Commercial vehicles have been a topic of discussion a lot in recent years. There are rising concerns over the safety of our roads and pollution levels in cities are rising – which has often resulted in blame being directed at the commercial vehicle industries. But are these accusations correctly founded and if so what is [...]

The Fleet Operators Recognition Scheme What is FORS? The Fleet Operators Recognitions Scheme (FORS) is a voluntary scheme which promotes higher operating standards amongst commercial vehicle operators. It currently has over 4,600 members from many areas of the transport industry. It provides guidelines for all aspects of safety, efficiency and environmental protection. Not only do [...]

The number of cyclists and pedestrian commuters on the rise – and with it, the number of incidents occurring on roads. Unfortunately, the transport industry is experiencing an unfavourable increase in the proportion of incidents involving their vehicles. With all road transport comes a risk to the more vulnerable road users. This threat is made [...]

Freight in the City will be returning for the third time, as its annual expo takes place at Alexandra Palace this year. Bigger than ever, this year the exhibition moves into the great hall as more equipment, vehicles and innovative technology makes its appearance as the expo. Freight in the City, a company dedicated to [...]

 Passenger vehicles such as buses and coaches play a large role in everyday life for commuters and tourists. Vehicle safety and security are of upmost importance, due to the activity of transporting the most precious of cargos – people. The companies driven by rigorous standards and who offer first-class customer service, comfort, style and most [...]

On Friday 22nd September, Transport for London announced that Uber London Ltd will not have its Private Hire License Renewed after September 30th. Uber is expected to appeal the decision, and will be allowed to continue operating until the appeal process is finished. The decision by TfL concluded Uber London was not fit and proper [...]

With the recent announcement of the UK Clean Air Proposal, emissions are a hot topic amongst car and fleet owners alike. A lot of questions have already been asked about Cars, LCVs and HGVs, but what impact is legislation likely to have on the Bus and Coach industry. How bad are buses and coaches? Most [...]