Whilst the industry can take some solace in the fact that the number of HGV drivers within the UK grew by 30,00 in the third quarter; there is also grounds for concern as 9000 drivers aged 45 and under leave the profession within the same period.
This is an unexpected turn for the industry; perhaps releasing some of the pressure and concerns the whole industry has felt since the start of the pandemic. But the inability to retain drivers within the…
Nearly 3000 UK HGV driver have confirmed they intend to "stay at home" in protest on 23rrd August 2021, though the expectation is that this number will rise.
Kate Gibbs of the Road Haulage Association warns in an interview with the Guardian (See this [LINK}) :
If you think things are bad now it'll just make things much worse.
These actions follow growing tensions within the industry in the light of Brexit, with the expected outcome that food shortages within the UK are…
With websites like motortransport.co.uk reporting that HGV traffic has reached numbers around 15% pre-pandemic figures and other forms of vehicles to follow suite in coming months, we at TMC Assist want to ask road users to practice vigilance and good driving practices as the country opens up from the Covid Lockdown.
The office of the Traffic Commissioners have announced an end to the current maintenance inspection relaxations, which will take effect as of 1st September 2020. The full details can be found here.
The update also includes the following issues:
An extension of temporary local bus services processes until 4th January 2021
An increase in the notice period for service variations for Local Authorities from 24 hours to 72 hours in England & Scotland
Amending a registered local bus service…
Starting from the 1st August 2020, the HGV Levy for UK & Overseas-registered HV's using the UK Road system will not be required to purchase a levy. This measure has been taken to aid the UK Economies recovery.
Please note: You will still be required to buy a levy up until 31st July 2020 and that DVSA enforcement will continue.
For full details, please review this article released by Gov.uk.
The following is taken from an email circular sent out by the office of the Traffic Commissioners.
The traffic commissioners (TCs) have updated their advice for operators during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
The update issued on 23 June 2020 covers:
an increase in the maximum period of grace for financial standing from 6 months to 12 months
the return of in-person tribunal hearings from 6 July 2020
information about requesting temporary variations to local bus services ahead of a return…
During the current coronavirus pandemic, the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy have been putting out constant advice and guidelines for differing industries on how to return to work safely.
We advice all operators to review the information provided at this link, which deals with Covid-19 and it's effects on the Transport & Haulage industry.
Originally released on 18th March 2020, and recently updated; the DVSA has released guidance for operators of HGV & PSV Operator Licenses.
This guidance can be read in full at this link.
Originally published on the 14th February 2020, the Department for Transport recently updated their guidance for workers in the Transport Industry.
The read the guidance, please follow this link.
The Offices of the Traffic Commissioners have released the article as a temporary update to the statutory documents no. 2, 3, 4, 9 & 14.
The article overs many topics that can (and will) effect operators in the coming weeks; such as maintenance, finances and staff.
To read the article in full, please follow this link.