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Highway Code: updated sentences for driving offences
Road Transport Rules 1 min read

Highway Code: updated sentences for driving offences

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’ […]

August 10, 2022
New EU rules for UK van operators transporting goods into Europe
EU Rule Change, Road Transport Rules 3 min read

New EU rules for UK van operators transporting goods into Europe

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]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 […]

March 22, 2022
Essex Driver join forces with Wheely Safe to distribute advanced safety technology
Our Partners 2 min read

Essex Driver join forces with Wheely Safe to distribute advanced safety technology

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 […]

February 1, 2022
Spanish hauliers win big as industry-boosting measures are agreed by government
EU News 3 min read

Spanish hauliers win big as industry-boosting measures are agreed by government

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]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 […]

December 20, 2021