22 Aug
Drivers, Haulage, Insights

RHA calls for government action as rising costs threaten industry stability

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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.
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11 Dec
Future, Haulage, Insights

Driver CPC changes: overview of responses and government response

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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
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20 Feb
Haulage, Insights, Women

Women Aged 20-29 Achieve Highest HGV Pass Rates Research Reveals

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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.
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01 Nov
Freight, Future, Haulage, Insights

Five Challenges Affecting The Haulage And Transport Industry Now

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As the UK and wider world recover from the pandemic period, many transport organisations are looking for ways to increase profitability. The shock economic factors over the last few years have no doubt left some companies close to failure or have certainly forced them to reduce their operating costs somewhat. In this article we are looking at the key 5 challenges the industry continues to face in 2022 and into 2023.
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