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06/03/2023
National Highways new ‘Know the Zones’ campaign
We are pleased to see the National Highways’ new campaign “Know the Zones” which aims to educate other road users to the risks of a HGV’s “zones” of limited visibility. ???? For HGV’s, blindspots are one of the biggest factors that can cause accidents. At Convey, everything we do is to ensure that drivers and […]
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02/03/2023
DfT launches consultation on proposed changes to DCPC
Today, the Department for Transport has launched a consultation about proposed changes to the Driver CPC qualification. The changes have been put forward in response to the driver shortages across the fleet and transport industries. The DfT are looking to gather opinions on the proposed reforms which will alter how the DCPC qualification is maintained […]
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22/02/2023
Highway Code Changes – 1 Year On
It has been a year since the DVLA updated the highway code, but how many drivers are still unsure of the rules? Aviva Quotemehappy Connect have done a survey which concluded that “knowledge is patchy”. The survey asked the participants 12 questions and of 1508 respondents, only 3 people got all the answers correct. How […]
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15/02/2023
Understanding what is expected during a roadside check
Do you know what to expect during a roadside check? The inspection will be carried out by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) and the purpose of these checks is to ensure that vehicles on the road meet minimum safety standards and are in a roadworthy condition. The inspections can include checks on the […]
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10/02/2023
Convey part of the CILT’s Transport & Logistics Safety Forum
The Transport and Logistics Safety Forum The Transport and Logistics Safety Forum (TLSF) is a professional group within CILT(UK) which aims to inform, advise, and influence both members and external bodies on good practice and appropriate policies to enable transport and logistics services to be as safe and effective as possible. Chair of the TLSF, […]
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07/02/2023
2023 & 2024 Expected to be record years for DCPC test
Are you on top of your driver training? ? 2023 and 2024 are, according to analysis of DVSA statistics, going to be record years for the required number of driver CPC tests. With many drivers coming up to their deadlines to complete training requirements and an excess backlog following the pandemic, fleets risk being understaffed […]
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30/01/2023
DVSA not expecting strikes to affect HGV MOTs
More strike action from the PCS union is set to happen on Wednesday, which may affect some DVSA services. The DVSA does not, however, expect these strikes to affect either HGV MOTs or any private CPC testing. https://lnkd.in/efGcx6qx As the strikes continue, we encourage you to continue to ensure you are on top of your […]
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27/01/2023
Data Privacy Day – 28th January
Over recent years, growth in digital technology has led to increasing amounts of data being collected and stored by businesses. While this has led to many efficiency gains, it’s also created concerns over the security, confidentiality and privacy of this data. To celebrate Data Privacy Day, which is on the 28th January, we asked our […]
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19/01/2023
Study states worn tyres are more dangerous than drink driving
We are all aware of the dangers drink driving, but did you know that your tyres could potentially leave drivers even more vulnerable? ⚠️ A recent study has found that worn tyres have a greater affect on a cars stopping distance than the consumption of alcohol. https://lnkd.in/e6q2NGEF The study, carried out by the Centre for […]
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18/01/2023
DVSA confirm that an incredible 82% of HGV offences found in roadside checks at tachograph related
The DVSA have recently released the latest statistics on offences found in roadside checks. From July to September 2022, 82% of offences found were related to either tachograph and records or drivers’ hours. This is a shockingly high percentage and shows that, while abiding by the rules may seem simple, there are still a large […]
