For many fleets up and down the UK involved in the logistics business have had to deal with a huge uncertainty along with additional constraints brought on by COVID 19. It is not surprising that this virus has disrupted the supply chain across the world and with restraints and bars closed, the fleet industry is [...]
Over the past months, further to Government’s guidance, ACSS offices were closed although we continued to operate remotely. Our offices have now reopened so we can serve our clients better. Like all of you, we were confronted with such uncertainty. We wanted to prevent the shut-down domino effect that would have been far too significant [...]
Transport for London (TfL) is set to temporarily postpone the enforcement of new stricter rules for freight vehicles, which were due to come into force from October 2020, under the Low Emission Zone (LEZ) and Direct Vision Standard, as disrupted supply chains during the coronavirus pandemic have made it more difficult for the new standards [...]
Most professional lorry and bus drivers must complete 35 hours periodic training every 5 years to maintain a Driver CPC card (sometimes called a ‘driver qualification card’ or ‘DQC’). During the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, it may be difficult for drivers to complete the required training. The Department for Transport has therefore put in place temporary changes in [...]
Suspension of FORS audits from Monday 23 March Members are advised that with effect from Monday 23 March 2020 all FORS Bronze site audit activity will be suspended until further notice. Organisations with audits booked to take place up to and including Monday 23 March 2020 can cancel them if they wish and receive a [...]
Transport for London announced that all road user charging schemes in the capital will be temporarily suspended. This will come into effect so that none of the charges will be in operation from Monday 23 March, until further notice. Sadiq Khan has asked for this move to ensure London's critical workers, particularly those in the [...]
To our customers, Like all of you, we are finding it hard to navigate these difficult and strange days. We are confronted by an unknown that is impacting the lives of so many. How best to proceed without undue panic but with necessary precaution, consideration & care? Our first priority as a business is the [...]
Today the Department for Transport has temporarily enforced the relaxation of drivers’ hours rules during the coronavirus outbreak. This applies to the drivers of vehicles involved in the delivery of food, non-food (personal care and household paper and cleaning) and over the counter pharmaceuticals. What journeys are relevant? 1) Distribution centre to stores (or fulfilment [...]
FTA Ireland (FTAI) has issued advice to logistics operators regarding COVID-19, also known as coronavirus. Aidan Flynn, General Manager of FTAI comments: “Those working in the freight distribution and logistics sector must work effectively, collaboratively and transparently in assessing the risk of COVID-19 to the international supply chain. It is important for operators to assess [...]
Dangers of drink and drug driving - Fleet Operators urged to step up policies Fleet operators are being encouraged to step up their drug and alcohol policies with the help of new resources from the Global Fleet Champions campaign, to raise awareness of how fleets can protect themselves, their drivers, and the public from the [...]
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