In 2011, the Freight Transport Association carried out a study to analyse the problems that in-service Heavy Goods Vehicles have. FTA’s Vehicle Inspection Service inspected the tyres for defects including tread depth, under inflation, objects in the tread and the state of the side wall. The outcomes revealed over 1,000 tyre defects on the 6,000 vehicles… Continue reading »
Jan
29
‘Foreign Lorry Road Charging’ to Protect UK Hauliers
The Road Haulage Association has welcomed the plans for a road user charging scheme for hauliers. Most EU states charge lorries for using their roads which means that British vehicles have to pay to drive in Europe, while foreign lorries can drive for free in theUK. Foreign hauliers do not contribute towards their use of… Continue reading »
Jan
28
Private Car Hire by the Hour
Europcar is the first major UKcar rental company to offer private rentals by the hour. The Hourly Hire Service delivers vehicle hire on demand for just £10 an hour for car hire and £11 an hour for van hire. There are many public transport alternatives in the UK major cities. But not everyone is able… Continue reading »
Jan
27
The Role of Insurance Brokers
The responsibility of insurance broker is to act as an intermediary between the customer and the underwriting insurance company. Within this role there are several tasks that they carry out. When a potential client goes to an insurance broker they expect that the broker should be fully aware of all the covers available and offered… Continue reading »
Jan
27
The Trucking Industry
Analysts say the distribution industry is going to be dominated by trucking instead of freight rail over the next 10 years. The transportation industry is full of stable, lucrative opportunities, particularly in the field of truck driving. Many entrepreneurs have realized that transporting goods from one place to another can be a very profitable venture.… Continue reading »
Jan
26
The Importance of Vehicle Inspections
Unfortunately a significant percentage of vehicle accidents are attributed to the operation of unsafe vehicles. Safety is the most important reason you inspect your vehicle, safety for yourself and for other road users. A vehicle problem found during an inspection could save you problems later. You could have a breakdown on the road that will… Continue reading »
Jan
26
Insurance Premiums Based On Age
Automobile insurers rely exclusively on statistics to determine the premiums that you pay. Statistics show that drivers who meet certain criteria are at higher risk for a claim than others. Some factors, such as age, marital status and where you live, are beyond the driver’s control, while others are a matter of choice – what… Continue reading »
Jan
26
Telematics Predicted to Reduce Motor Trade Insurance Premiums
Speaking at the ABI Motor Conference Personal Lines insurance broker Tom Cooper predicted that a central hub of telematics information will enable insurers to rate premiums based on a drivers behaviour behind the wheel such a miles driven, where, when and at what speeds. In car telematics has been forwarded as the next big thing… Continue reading »
Jan
26
Standardised EU Tyre Label to Save Fuel
A new standardised tyre label will be introduced by the European Union in November 2012. This initiative is part of the Energy Efficiency Action Plan, designed to improve the energy performance of products, buildings and services to reduce energy consumption by 20% until 2020 in EU. The new design is geared at helping consumers make… Continue reading »
Jan
26
Private Hire Regulations
Private hire vehicles operate in a similar way to taxis in that they are used as a form of public transport. But taxis and private hire vehicles have significant differences. The taxi and private hire industry offer dedicated passenger services, providing door to door services tailored to the passenger’s requirements. Taxis can take bookings in… Continue reading »
