Over the summer, it was reported that the government decided to install a series of average speed cameras along the A9 from Dunblane to Inverness. That stretch of carriageway is notorious for the number of fatal accidents that occur on it every year. Government officials believe the installation of the average speed cameras will force..READ MORE
In the small Cornish town of Treviscoe, HGV traffic is known for causing congestion and making it somewhat dangerous for homeowners and pedestrians. Like many of England’s ancient villages, large vehicles besiege Treviscoe primarily because its road system simply does not have the capacity to handle them. The roads are too narrow and the vehicles..READ MORE
The driver of a Royal Mail lorry narrowly escaped problems when he stopped short of a disused railway bridge on Embankment Road in Plymouth. It turns out that the height clearance on the bridge was 16 feet while the lorry was 16 feet and 1 inch. Fortunately, the driver decided not to attempt to get..READ MORE
Equipment maintenance, insurance and corporate driver training are among the expenses faced by companies in the haulage and transport industries. Yet for many, the item that costs the most on a day-to-day basis is fuel. Let’s face it, without fuel the industry would be dead. You cannot haul cargo or transport passengers without it.READ MORE
Anyone who operates an LGV or HGV for a living knows that there is more to it than simply getting behind the wheel and pressing the accelerator. To be both efficient and safe, drivers need to plan their routes properly. Furthermore, their route planning needs to take into account a long list of things, including..READ MORE
Over the past several weeks, there been a number high-profile accidents between cyclists and HGVs in London. Unfortunately, some of them have been fatal. The unfortunate deaths have led British Cycling’s Chris Boardman to urge London to ban HGVs during rush-hour traffic.READ MORE
You’ve seen the bright red lorry with a larger-than-life Father Christmas on the Coca-Cola television adverts. Now the world’s most iconic beverage manufacturer is preparing to take the lorry on a 52-stop tour beginning on 23rd November. According to the Bristol Post, the tour will make a stop at the Mall at Cribbs Causeway on..READ MORE
Aviva, one of the UK’s biggest names in insurance, has announced plans to launch two safety initiatives aimed at curbing the number of accidents between LGVs and cyclists. The London-based insurer is concerned about the increasing prevalence of cyclist/LGV crashes in Europe’s largest cities. England’s capital is and the very top of the list of..READ MORE
A recent crash on a stretch of Heath Road near Dereham, Norfolk has prompted local officials to issue a warning to both car and LGV drivers. They are urging everyone to slow down and use more caution, especially during the morning and afternoon commutes when limited sunlight can make it more difficult to see.READ MORE
The implementation of the French eco-tax on HGVs has been delayed yet again, this time until January 1. The plan has been delayed several times already, with the current government blaming its predecessors for the problems. Yet it seems protesters might have had something to do with this latest delay.READ MORE
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