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Govt: Illegal Immigrants - Increase in fines

Changes in the fines levied at drivers and hauliers for illegal clandestine entrants on vehicles due to increase next month

Vehicles "In use"

Pending changes from the STC firming up the definitions of a vehicle "in possession" of an operator and "in use" of an operator.

IRU Driver Shortage Report makes for unpleasant reading

Driver shortages around the world continue to put pressure on the global supply chain, according to latest IRU report

Illegal Migrants: Govt proposes increase in fines

Govt proposes increase in the penalty for hauliers and drivers who are found to be carrying migrants from £,2000 to £4,000 each.

new driving offences introduced

A new category of careless driving offence comes into force which may see drivers being prosecuted for causing serious injury.

Possible changes to the HGV Levy

The Government has published proposals to replace the suspended HGV Levy with an emissions-based charge, where some operators will see fees

CMA to investigate fuel pricing

The competition watchdog has stepped in after the government called for an ‘urgent’ investigation into petrol station pricing.

Supply Chain Levy

MPs propose UK.GOV introduce a new Supply Chain levy on large users of road haulage services to incentivise the sector to improve haulage

Inclusion needs to be diverse

At the start of Pride Month, I question the industry's openness to diversity and inclusion; and wonder if it's a missed opportunity?

Pump prices rise continue

Continuing fuel price increase hits the industry hard.

News from the coalface

Changes to Enforcement, Remote Downloading, Guide To Maintaining Roadworthiness, Traction Only, Delays in the VOL, Use of Intrim Licence

UK ports consider legal action after further Brexit Controls delay

The UK government is set to announce a fourth delay to physical checks on fresh food imported from the EU

P&O Ferries boss Peter Hebblethwaite is unfit to lead a firm, Grant Shapps tells watchdog

How Addiction Has Affected The Freight/Delivery Industry

Around 1-in-5 people have seen an increase in the amount of alcohol they drink since the beginning of the pandemic

Pending Drivers Strike

conditions on the roads for our drivers have been somewhat abysmal for many years, and some are fed up with it all calling for strike action

Driver shortage continues unabated

The driver shortage continues unabated despite the lack-lustred response from the UK government.