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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 […]
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17/11/2022
Recently released data shows that the key reason for drivers implementing fleet telematics is safety!
Recently released data by Arval Mobility Observatory Barometer shows that the key reason for drivers implementing fleet telematics is safety! This road safety week, we wanted to focus on safety stories and it is fantastic to see that the industry are investing in technology in order to keep their fleets safe. Our focus at Convey is […]
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07/11/2022
Brake, the road safety charity is warning that deaths on roads involving larger vehicles is increasing.
Brake, the road safety charity is warning that deaths on roads involving larger vehicles is increasing. In 2021, there were 8 fatal or serious collisions a day involving LGVs (Light Goods Vehicles), and 3 a day involving HGVs (Heavy Goods Vehicles), an increase of 24% and 7% respectively on 2020 🚛 With more and more serious […]
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21/10/2022
Vehicles are issued 10 times more prohibitions 3 months after their MOTs
The government has urged all vehicle operators to ensure their vehicles are regularly maintained after a report has found that vehicles are issued 10 times more prohibitions 3 months after their MOTs. In fact DVSA examiners encountered a huge 25 percentage point increase in prohibitions compared to the first month after an MOT. This data […]
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10/10/2022
5% of drivers have penalty points on their licence, how do you keep on top of your drivers licences?
With 5% of drivers having penalty points on their licence, how do you keep on top of your drivers licences? Licence Checking is an essential process for organisations with employees that drive on work related business. Our Licence Check module allows organisations to ensure a high standard by checking for points and convictions, and identifying […]
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28/09/2022
The DVSA have reported that over 10 million vehicles will need an MOT in September, October, and November!
The DVSA have reported that over 10 million vehicles will need an MOT in September, October, and November! The rush is caused by the suspension of tests during the pandemic creating a bottleneck of vehicles needing MOTs in the autumn. Keeping track of your vehicle’s health is vital to ensuring your fleet is running efficiently […]