Aug
The Highway Code has been updated following a change in the law that affects the sentences for some driving offences. The updates are to the penalties for: causing death by dangerous driving causing death by careless driving under the influence of drink or drugs The maximum sentence for both offences has increased from 14 years’
Mar
It is now a requirement for any operator with vehicles 2.5 tonne and above, headquartered in the UK who ship products from the UK into the EU, as well as those in Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland, will have to abide by new EU regulations. Additionally, organisations will need to name a transport manager, who
Feb
We are delighted to announce that Essex Driver Ltd, and our associated businesses (Horsebox Driver, All First Aid Training, Podium Transport Management) have teamed up with Wheely-Safe to be able to provide our customers the opportunity to purchase the latest in advanced wheel-loss safety technology. The latest generation Wheely-Safe products allow customers to pick precisely
Jan
The Mobility Package will undergo a variety of adjustments starting on February 2nd. The following is included in this: the requirement to notify carriers connected to the IMI Internal Market Information System of the posting of drivers in a certain interface. the requirement to pay drivers at least the full minimum wage in effect in
Dec
Long-term negotiations with the Spanish government resulted in an agreement over a number of measures covering areas like loading/unloading, lorry parking facilities, RDC performance, road tolls, and fuel costs. This represents a significant victory for Spain's road transport association, FENADISMER. As a result, today's scheduled pre-Christmas strike has been cancelled. A deal that comprises a
When returning to the UK, whether you are a resident or not, EVERYONE MUST complete a locator form, the link to this form is https://www.gov.uk/provide-journey-contact-details-before-travel-uk
The only way to complete this form is online and Border Force Agents will ask upon arrival at the Port if you have completed this form. As it is all completed online they can gain access to this. Failure to complete this form is £1,000 fine.
Current guidelines state that you are only exempt if you are a “Driver of a goods vehicle and other employee of Community Licence Holders.” A Community Licence is issued to International Operators who have a current/valid International Operators Licence.
Under current guidance this Is the only exemption and the driver must have a letter from the employer or a consignment note. Obviously when transporting horses you would not have a consignment note.
As soon as further guidance is received we will update you, but currently you will need to self-isolate for 14 days when returning from International Shows if the show is located in Spain, Belgium or Holland at the current time of writing.
