by Taryn | Jul 5, 2021 | tradefreight news
Based in the heart of Newark on Trent, Think Children offers crucial support to children who need a helping hand. Founded in 1981 as the Juvenile Treatment Unit their team of committed staff and volunteers, has continued to dedicate themselves to supporting the...
by Taryn | Mar 5, 2021 | tradefreight news
The March 2021 budget was, unsurprisingly, focused on the financial aftermath of COVID19. There was, however, still plenty of interesting news for the transport sector. Here’s a quick round-up of the main points. Fuel duty was frozen (again) Given that fuel duty has...
by Taryn | Feb 12, 2021 | tradefreight news
Technically, if you are operating HGVs (over 12 tonnes) in the Greater London area, you should already be compliant with the Direct Vision scheme. In practice, there is currently no enforcement of this scheme and hence no penalty for non-compliance. This, however,...
by Taryn | Jan 22, 2021 | tradefreight news
Back in December 2020, Richard Burnett, CEO of the Road Haulage Association, predicted that Brexit would cause “significant disruption” for six to 12 months. That prediction was, however, made before the Brexit deal was signed. What difference, if any, could the trade...
by Taryn | Dec 11, 2020 | tradefreight news
In the UK, late autumn to early spring is a period of short days and cold temperatures. These are challenging conditions for drivers, especially HGV drivers. It’s vital that drivers stay alert when they are on the road. Here are some tips to help. Actively monitor...
by Taryn | Oct 31, 2020 | tradefreight news
It’s probably safe to assume that hauliers, like just about everyone else, are now counting the days to the end of 2020. Admittedly, 2021 looks set to have an interesting start, namely Brexit (and probably COVID19 as well). Hopefully, however, the worst is now...
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