The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Road Freight & Logistics have recently launched a new inquiry on the impact of fuel duty. As such, they have released a survey to the industry asking for input on such topics as fuel prices, inflation & the UK's current relationship with the EU.
The survey is meant to take 5-minutes to be completed and can be found here: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/3YP58B2
Additionally, two evidence sessions will be held in May 2022:
May 16: UK Hauliers focused
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From 21 May 2022, you’ll need a standard international goods vehicle operator licence to transport goods for hire or reward in the EU, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland.
This will apply to you if you’re based in England, Scotland or Wales and use:
vans or other light goods vehicles (sometimes called ‘light commercial vehicles’)
vans towing trailers
cars towing trailers
The new rules will apply to you if you use:
vans with a maximum authorised mass (MAM) over 2,500kg (2.5 tonnes) and…
On Saturday, 29th January 2022 the Department for Transport (DfT) updated an existing guidance entitled "Carry out international road haulage". This is ahead of new rules which will effect the transporting of goods through or to Europe that come into effect this year.
This guidance can be read in full at this [link] and covers topics like:
Covid Testing
Applying for licenses and permits
CMR notes
Customs & Document check at port
And many more...
If you are…
The following is taken from an email circular released by the Office of the Traffic Commissioner:
The Traffic Commissioners for Great Britain would like to draw your attention to the information shared by the Department for Transport and the DVSA yesterday.
The EU postings declarations portal (previously referred to as EU posting of drivers portal) is now available to use.
From 2 February, new EU rules mean if you operate loaded goods journeys in and between European Member States (cabotage or cross-trade), you…
The Department for Transport has recently updated their page "Guidance: Haulier advice site locations", which details locations HGV and PCV drivers can get free Covid-19 tests, as well as check their documentation to transport goods into/out of the EU.
You can read this page at this [link].
The following is taken from an email circular released by the Department for Transport:
From 21 May 2022, operators or users of vans or other light goods vehicles over 2.5 tonnes and up to 3.5 tonnes in weight for hire and reward will need to obtain an International Operator's Licence.
This includes a requirement to appoint a designated transport manager with a valid Transport Manager Certificate of Professional Competence (TM CPC) qualification.
This new requirement is part of the UK/EU Trade and Cooperation…
The current temporary relaxation of drivers' hours ends on 31 October 2021.
If you have made use of the relaxation, you must submit a completed a follow-up notification form by 7 November 2021.
Please note: The temporary relaxation of drivers’ hours has been extended until 9 January 2022.
You can find all of the documents and details here, or use the links below.
The regulations commonly known as "cabotage" currently limits international drivers to two deliveries within the UK over a seven-day period- including the one they enter the country with.
The Department for Transport is proposing waiving theses rules in light of the current HGV driver shortage; as a means to keep the industry moving over the upcoming holiday period.
However experts within the industry suggest the move doesn't tackle the issues that are keeping people out of the industry and will have a…
The following is taken from an email circular released by the DVSA:
Some heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) have been entering Mersham Village and nearby residential roads when trying to access Sevington Inland Border Facility.
You should enter the site via Junction 10a on the M20 before taking the A2070 exit.
The correct address for the Sevington Inland Border Facility is:
Sevington Inland Border Facility, Ashford, TN25 6GE
Full details can be found at this link.
On Tuesday, 20th July 2021, ministers released an open letter to the road haulage industry, pledging to engage with the industry leaders to tackle such issues as low HGV driver numbers, simplifying training and worker retention within the industry.
A full announcement of the Governments' plans can be read at this link.