Posts in Haulage News

Whether you’re a large or small commercial haulage operator, the chances of your business being the victim of cyber crime are increasing daily.  As more SME’s in the UK develop their online presence and operate in a more digitised way, your business could, unwittingly, be exposed to more risk. Smaller, less secure businesses are becoming […]

From June 2017, tax on insurance premiums rises to 12 percent. This extra 2 percent increase applies to all new insurance policies and renewals starting on or after 1 June and any mid-term policy changes after that date which will be taxed at the increased rate. Industry experts predict that the impact of the additional […]

Do you hire independent workers for short-term positions in your business? These may be workers from what we know as the ‘gig economy’ and typically could be delivery drivers, car drivers, seasonal employees or contractors and other staff members. According to the Office for National Statistics, approximately 5 million people in the UK are employed […]

New laws in the UK from 24th April  will see speeding motorists face much heavier fines. The maximum fine goes up from £1,000 to £2,500 in a bid to deter drivers who break the law. New fines will hit drivers convicted of travelling at over 100mph on a motorway, on other roads with a 70mph […]

At the end of February the Lord Chancellor Elizabeth Truss announced a major change in calculating compensation payments for personal injury awards, known as the Ogden rate formula. The discount (or interest) rate used to calculate award payouts has been cut from 2.5% to -0.75%, reflecting the fall in inflation-linked government bonds since 2001, when […]

In a new move to crack down on the illegal use of mobile ‘phones by drivers, even tougher penalties came into force in England, Scotland and Wales this month.  Drivers of buses or goods vehicles could get a maximum fine of £2,500.  Drivers can be fined £200 and get 6 penalty points and newly qualified […]

Improving the driving standards of your firm’s commercial drivers and staff that regularly drive as part of their job takes both time and effort.  If you’re a senior fleet manager or owner manager in a commercial haulage or transport business you’ll know that keeping all your staff interested in improving road safety can have a […]

New Commercial Drivers Induction How a positive safety culture affects driving standards Do all your commercial drivers know what to do when they report accidents, near misses and vehicle damage or feel unwell when they’re driving? Do they clearly understand the company’s policies and requirements for ensuring its drivers are deemed fit and healthy to […]

According to Aviva, a third of all accidents relating to motor vehicles involve new drivers within the first 12 months of being employed. So one of the most important tasks for any firm, especially commercial haulage operators taking on new drivers, is vetting them rigorously and putting them through a robust induction programme. As an […]

Improving road safety among fleet drivers should be getting easier every year as technology improves and more commercial haulage operators adopt the latest devices. Being used more widely in the commercial haulage sector, telematics are simply smart business tools that track what’s happening with vehicles, with drivers and other road users. Telematics allow fleet operators […]