Sainsbury’s has become the first supermarket to win accreditation to the Van Excellence scheme. The programme was launched in 2010 by the Freight Transport Association as an initiative to raise the standard of fleet service providers across the UK. The UK retailer has become the 25th business to receive Van Excellence accreditation. Over a hundred… Continue reading »
Mar
09
Safety Concerns about Part-Worn Tyres
Safety concerns amongst fleet operators about the issue of part-worn tyres as well as the new tyre labelling regulations are to be discussed at TyreSafe’s next communications gathering. The free-to-attend event is open to anyone with an interest in tyre and road safety. ”This is a great opportunity to explore some pressing road safety issues… 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
20
Taxi Insurance – The History of the Taxi
Before the invention of the car, the practice of vehicles for public hire was in place. In 1640, in Paris, Nicolas Sauvage offered horse-drawn carriages and drivers for hire. In 1635, the Hackney Carriage Act was the first legislation passed that controlled horse-drawn carriages for hire inEngland. On 16 June, 1897 the Daimler Victoria taxi… Continue reading »
Jan
10
Red Tape Challenge
The Government has launched a website challenging the public to help cut unnecessary regulations. Red Tape Challenge extends to various sectors and industries. “All those unnecessary rules that place ridiculous burdens on our businesses and on society – they must go, once and for all,” Prime Minister David Cameron said. He wants the public to… Continue reading »
Dec
18
Lorry Road User Charging
In 2010, the UK haulage industry developed a campaign for charges to be imposed upon foreign hauliers using Britain’s roads. The government are currently working towards a new system of lorry road user charging (LRUC) to ‘ensure a fairer arrangement for UK hauliers’. Lorry road user charging is expected to be implemented by April 2014.… Continue reading »
