Growing reliance on grey fleet bringing potential duty of care crisis
Who can drive a van, the speed limits and weight limits that apply, and rules on loading, drivers' hours and maintenance.
DVSA
Guidance: Driving a van
This guidance is intended to clarify the requirements that apply on vehicle and parts collections, delivery and distribution, storage and technical services.
BVRLA
Guidance for vehicle collection, delivery, distribution, storage and technical services
Has COVID-19 accelerated the drive for sustainable mobility?
Haulage companies across the UK are being urged to enrol their drivers on to a smart motorway driving course offered by Highways England.
Aimed at commercial and haulage drivers, the eight-hour, single-day training session has been designed by Highways England in conjunction with the Freight...
Hauliers urged to ‘get Smart’ on motorway driving
This blind spot information leaflets is aimed at car drivers, encouraging better awareness and safe driving around commercial vehicles.
National Highways
HGV Blind Spot Info for Car Drivers
Official DVSA guide to what you need to check inside and outside of the vehicle when you do a lorry or other heavy goods vehicle (HGV) daily walkaround check.
Highways England CEO Jim O’Sullivan backs push for better business driving
Highways England could allow drivers to travel at increased speed through motorway roadworks depending on the day of the week. It is also exploring if different speed limits could operate within one set of roadworks.
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Highways England considers variable speed limits up to 60mph in roadworks
Managing Work Related Road Risk in the Highways England Supply Chain
Highways England and the DfT are implementing a Government programme to help reduce the number of collisions and casualties on our roads. In doing so, the aim is to reduce the considerable pressure on resources, both human and...
With June set to be one of the wettest on record, and further flooding set to hit the UK this week, the unseasonably heavy rain is resulting in unusually wet roads with many areas prone to flooding. It is a timely reminder for organisations that have employees driving for work purposes to ensure...
How are your drivers dealing with floods?
Driving behaviours are clear indicators of heightened risk exposure of drivers being involved in adverse traffic incidents. This paper summarises the findings from a number of recent research studies.
DriveTech
How Human Factors Affect Risk Exposure When We Drive