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...
by Taryn | Oct 4, 2020 | tradefreight news
European hauliers currently move 85% of the volume of goods that come into the UK. You might therefore think that the EU would be very happy with the UK’s suggestion that cabotage arrangements be kept in place. You would, however, be wrong. Here is a quick guide to...
by Taryn | Sep 19, 2020 | tradefreight news
When the internet first came along, many business experts became very excited about the fact that it opened the door to smaller businesses to compete on a global basis in the same way as bigger companies had been doing for years. Some companies grabbed this new...
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