Driving & Logistics
Drivers send more than 35 dashcam videos to police every day
For years, other people’s bad driving was something we’ve had to grin and bear. But then dashcams appeared on the scene. According to research by consumer car mag WhatCar? vigilante motorists are sending more than 35 dashcam videos to the police every day. The data revealed that more than 52,000 pieces of footage had been submitted in the UK since 2017. The figures, which were gathered via a freedom of information request sent to every UK police force, show that a third of those videos resulted in action being taken by the police. 35 out of the UK’s 42 police forces have been able to hand out fines to drivers based on dashcam evidence. Just over 10% of the incidents were serious enough to warrant court prosecutions. Meanwhile, 9.6% resulted in a Fixed Penalty Notice, 10.5% ended up with th...[Read More]
China to Europe truck freight on a roll
It now takes just two weeks to move freight between China and Europe by road.
5 ways to beat road rage
As a professional driver, traffic jams are just part of the day job. But the more congested the roads, the more stressful the driving experience.
Daimler to add hands-free driving to trucks
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New speed limits on Europe’s roads
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Driver training doesn’t have to be in a classroom
The internet removes a range of physical barriers – and this is seen in all industries.
More women behind the wheel, please
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Are the penalties for drink driving strong enough?
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Is the industry making truckers’ lives easier?
New rules focusing on truck drivers’ employment have been agreed by the Council of Europe to make the job more attractive.
Czech officials consider banning trucks from left lane
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Modular trucks: solution or risk?
Huge trucks aren’t usually considered ‘green’, but modular trucks are moving towards the centre of discussions about cutting CO2 emissions.
What is the future for city freight?
Looking at the history of freight transport, rivers and waterways used to see most of the action. But then, water was replaced by road and rail, and things haven’t changed much since then.
