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Modernising Operator Licensing: The way forward

The licensing system for operators of heavy goods vehicles and public service vehicles will be streamlined and modernised, Transport Minister Stephen Ladyman has announced. more…

Delivering The Goods: Guidance On Delivery Restrictions Published

A concise overview of central and local government policy on road freight delivery restrictions was published today. The guide is designed to be used as a handy ready reference by local authorities, industry and the public. more…

Animal Transporters Invited To Apply For Authorisation

Transporters can, from today, apply for authorisation to carry animals under new rules which become law in January. more…

ABD Says Road Safety Bill Has No Limits

MPs voted on the new Road Safety Bill containing graduated fixed speeding penalties despite thresholds being undecided. more…

Benefits Tax To Hit Vans

Individual and company tax bills could soar when the new benefit in kind tax structure for van drivers is introduced next April, warns vehicle management company LeasePlan. more…

Checks Up for Revision

The Department for Transport has announced new measures to cut red tape and reduce costs for goods vehicle operators. more…

Beware the Red Card

Fuel, fuel theft and how anti-siphoning devices are viewed by customs are causes for concern. Steve Biddle asks HMRC for the official line more…

RoSPA Says Fleets Must be Ready for Manslaughter Law

RoSPA is to brief fleet bosses on the new corporate manslaughter law, which will cover road deaths caused by an organisation's lack of care as well as fatalities in the workplace. more…

Government Ignores Police Concerns When Changing Speed Limit Rules

The Association of British Drivers, has learned that a key change to the rules for speed limit setting, announced recently, was opposed by a 2-to-1 majority of those police forces that responded to the government's consultation on the issue. more…

FTA Appalled at Exam Fees Hike for ADR

The Freight Transport Association is appalled by the 122 percent price hike in fees for ADR Dangerous Goods Driver Training Exams. more…

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