Industry News
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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 […]
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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 leave road users even more vulnerable? A study conducted by Professor Peter Wells of the Centre for Automotive Industry Research at Cardiff University and commissioned by Halfords has found that worn tyres have a greater affect on a […]
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18/01/2023
DVSA say 82% of HGV roadside offences are Tachograph related!
Shocking Stats from DVSA show many companies struggle with Compliance. 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 […]
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05/01/2023
Government announces £32.5 of matched funding for Truck Stop improvements.
The government has announced £32.5 of matched funding, which truck stops can apply for to improve facilities for HGV drivers. Road minister, Richard Holden, said that “for decades, our truckers have had a raw deal when it comes to decent roadside facilities.” For drivers, having somewhere safe and comfortable to stop is essential, so this […]
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22/12/2022
Strikes across our industry
A few days ago we warned that vehicle testing and enforcement services might be affected by the PCS union strikes. Some National Highways staff including road control room staff and traffic officers, are also planning to take part in the 12 days of action. These strikes started last weekend and continue into this Christmas weekend, […]
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16/12/2022
6% of all road casualties involved a drunk driver in 2020
It’s Christmas party season and we’re all out and about with our colleagues, friends and family. While we’re all getting in the festive spirit, it’s important that we remember the dangers of drinking (or taking drugs) and driving. According to the DfT, around 6% of all road casualties involved a drunk driver in 2020. For […]
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12/12/2022
Strike Action to include DVSA staff
Be aware that vehicle testing and enforcement services might be affected by strike action taking place over the next 2 months. Amongst those striking over across Dec and Jan are members of the Public and Commercial Services (PCS) union, including some Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) staff . This will include some: • vehicle […]
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24/11/2022
600 new drivers produced by HGV skills bootcamp
The road haulage industry has been struggling with a driver shortage, to various degrees, for many years, so we’re very pleased to see programmes like this appearing across the UK. https://lnkd.in/e6cfKNEM The Driver Academy Group have reported that nearly 30% of the bootcamp attendees are on the path to becoming HGV drivers, which brings in […]