In a recent blog published by the DVSA – there has been a focus on lorry mounted cranes and compliance, often referred to as “HIABS”
Follow the below link to ensure you remain compliant.
Operators and ‘HIAB’-type cranes on lorries – know your responsibilities – Moving On (blog.gov.uk)
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A new competition administered by Logistics UK has been launched to find the very best transport managers within the industry.
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