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Drivers want cameras to spot illegal phone use
A survey conducted for the RAC has revealed that 8% of drivers in the UK admit to taking part in video calls while behind the wheel.
Truck drivers ‘treated like second class citizens’
“We were being clapped along with NHS workers a few short weeks ago. People should remember if it wasn't for truckers there would be nothing on the shelves.”
What do trucking companies think of England’s roads?
A new survey has revealed that less than half of companies running trucks on England’s motorways and A-roads feel they meet their business needs.
£5 million of Apple products stolen in truck theft
Apple products worth a total of £5 million were stolen from an HGV in the UK.
‘Intelligent’ mapping service planned to create safer roads
Vehicle-mounted image recognition technology is being used on Britain’s roads to create ‘intelligent’ maps of roadside assets.
Men three times more likely to speed than women
When it comes to driving, there are all sorts of gender stereotypes. Women are safer drivers, men are better drivers, and young male drivers are more prone to breaking drink driving rules…
No need to speed: Road Safety Week 2020
The ‘How safe are the streets where you live’ survey questioned more than 1,700 members of the public, concluding that the majority of residents feel speeding is a problem in their area.
Queues of 7,000 trucks, warns leaked report
A leaked government document warns that the UK could soon see queues of 7,000 trucks in Kent with HGV drivers waiting two days to reach the border.
What are the UK’s drink-drive limits?
Here’s everything you need to know about the UK alcohol limit and the laws on drinking and driving.
Kids videoed driving truck on motorway
A video showing a young boy seemingly driving a truck on a motorway in Northern Ireland has raised this question and many more after being shared on social media.
Walkaround checks being ignored by HGV drivers
New research suggests that the majority of HGV drivers are failing to carry out walkaround checks of their vehicle before getting behind the wheel.
5 facts about a career in trucking
Whether you’re starting a career driving a truck or sitting in an office, sometimes the expectation doesn’t quite match the reality. It’s not ideal, but that’s life. However, the more prepared you are about the reality of what to expect from a job in the trucking industry, the less of a shock it will be. If you’re starting out in trucking, here’s my tips on what to expect from your career. 1 You’re going to get stressed There’s no getting away from this one – working as a truck driver can be stressful. Not all of the time, but some of the time. Heavy traffic, meeting deadlines, getting lost, reversing into a space that clearly isn’t big enough for a truck… These are all things that come with the job – and all stressful things you have to deal with as best you can. When you’re in trucking...[Read More]
