Data-driven insights can help optimise the performance, maintenance and sustainability of warehouse automation. Dan Migliozzi, Sales & Marketing Director, at independent systems integrator, Invar Group, sets out how to achieve the best results.
Improved forklift safety, lower running costs and reduced downtime are among the many benefits that lift truck operator training will bring to a business, says Nick Faulkner, Training Manager of Toyota Material Handling UK
London, UK – Richard James Smith, Managing Director of the Road Haulage Association (RHA), issues a stark warning about the growing pressures on the road freight sector, as rising operating costs push many hauliers to the brink. In a recent social media post, Smith highlights the alarming rate of insolvencies within the industry and calls for urgent government intervention to alleviate the financial strain on businesses that are crucial to the UK’s economic growth.
The Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (DCPC) was introduced in 2007, from the European Union Directive 2003/59/EC. This was transposed into domestic legislation by The Vehicle Drivers (Certificates of Professional Competence) Regulations 2007 (as amended), with DCPC coming in force from 2008 for passenger transport and 2009 for goods transport
Ping uses several sensors as well as cameras on the strategic road network (SRN) to “ping” alerts to fleet operators to notify them of dangerous driving behaviours.
Rishi Sunak has announced that his government has introduced a ban on building any new Smart Motorway developments following safety and cost concerns.
Current use of the DVSA Operator Risk Compliance Score will change as of 31st March 2023 – the DVSA has announced. Presently, operators can access their company OCRS score and suite of other reports through the Transport Office Portal (TOPS)
Women in Britain are gaining ground when it comes to taking HGV tests, according to new research from Pallet-Track. The pallet network’s analysis of Department for Transport (DfT) data shows that female drivers aged 20-29 had the highest Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) practical pass rate in 2021-2022 at 67.9 per cent, compared to 63 per cent of men.
2022 presented itself as another highly challenging year for the UK road haulage network. Record high fuel prices added further crippling costs to the already beleaguered industry that was recovering from Covid and Brexit restrictions.
Having faced unprecedented rises in fuel costs during the last ten months, fleets have been warned they government may be plotting to increase fuel duty by 23% at the spring budget.
