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10/03/2023
Do you know what you need to be recording when your driver is away from the vehicle?
The DVSA have shared that one of their most frequently asked questions is what a driver must record when they are away from their vehicle for a length of time. This could be where a driver has gone on holiday, they have had an absence from driving or changed jobs, or they could be a […]
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08/03/2023
Did you know the highest pass rate for HGV tests is women between the ages of 20 -29 – Happy International Women’s Day
It’s International Women’s Day Since today is all about celebrating women, we wanted to share a stat that we learnt recently! Did you know that the highest pass rate on HGV tests is women between the ages of 20-29? The Pallet Network’s analysis of DfT data shows that this category has has the highest pass […]
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06/03/2023
HGVs blind-spots targeted in National Highways ‘Know the Zones’ campaign
HGV’s, blind-spots are one of the biggest factors causing accidents. HGV’s, blind-spots have long been recognised as one of the main factors relating to accidents, therefore 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 […]
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02/03/2023
DfT launches consultation on proposed changes to DCPC
The Department for Transport (DfT) launched a consultation about proposed changes to the Driver CPC qualification back in March 2023. The DfT have been gathering opinions on the proposed reforms which will impact how the DCPC qualification is maintained or regained when a driver returns to their job after absence. Potential measures being considered include: […]
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22/02/2023
Highway Code Changes – Driver’s Knowledge remains “Patchy”
March 2023 represented a year since the DVLA updated the highway code. Aviva Quotemehappy Connect conducted a survey which concluded that “knowledge is patchy”. The survey asked participants 12 questions and of 1508 respondents, only 3 people got all the answers correct. You can read more about this survey here.
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15/02/2023
What to expect in a DVSA 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 CPC 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. Read more on this here. As the strikes continue, we encourage you to continue to ensure you are […]
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27/01/2023
Convey take Data Privacy seriously.
Keeping Customer Data Safe 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. We asked our Product Manager, Paul Heath, all about data […]