It might rarely feel like it these days, but freedom of the open road was the reason many lorry drivers have given for liking their job the most, according to the results of a survey. […]
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The government has announced an investment of up to £100m to improve roadside facilities for HGV drivers. From today (24 November), truck-stop and road service operators can bid for a share of the government’s £32.5m match-funding pot. This is i…
“Shameful” figures from a survey of 1,700 HGV drivers reveal 76% had needed to use a toilet during their working day in the last year but none had been available. More than one in 10 (11%) said that a lack of access to toilet facilities had resu…
Two truck operators have been fined a total of £359,000 after an HGV driver was crushed to death beneath a pack of steel gates he was unloading from his flatbed trailer. Andrew Bailey-Machin, 41, suffered fatal injuries when the load fell three …
Palletways member Walkers Transport has gained a Bronze accreditation from the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) for its sustained commitment to high quality fleet transport. FORS is a voluntary accreditation scheme for fleet operators wh…
PML’s transport and logistics hub in Lympne, Kent has been awarded an A grade following its inaugural audit after achieving the Global Standard for storage and distribution under the Brand Reputation through Compliance of Global Standards accred…
Parcels and mail firm Whistl has opened the door to faster procurement by becoming independently certified to the Contractor Health and Safety Advanced Standard (CHAS) which allows it to demonstrate its ability to ensure supply chain compliance,…
The RHA is calling on ministers to cut the red tape surrounding planning rules on new truck stops so that HGV drivers can have greater access to safe and secure roadside facilities. The association is lobbying for the National Planning Policy Fr…
Distribution workers who open or enter freight containers could be damaging their health, according to the HSE. The organisation is warning that workers opening sealed freight containers at distribution centres could be exposed to a build-up of …
More safe and secure parking facilities for HGV drivers are key to attracting new people into the industry, a Transport Select Committee MP has told RHA members. Speaking at a National Lorry Week parliamentary reception on 18 October, Greg Smith…
Moto’s Rugby services on the M6 has been rated the best motorway services in Great Britain following a survey of 31,000 visitors. At the other end of the scale, Welcome Break’s Hartshead Moor East near Bradford came bottom of the list of 119 MSA…
Online electricals retailer AO has received an internationally recognised award for demonstrating high standards in health and safety. The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) has bestowed AO Logistics with a Silver Award for th…
The Hazchem Network has urged the industry to avoid a late scramble to recruit dangerous goods safety advisers (DGSA) when new rules come into force in January. Firms that transport, pack, fill, load or unload dangerous goods are required to app…
Couriers believe smart motorways are more dangerous than not taking enough rest, according to a survey. The Courier Support Survey, conducted by Courier Exchange, found 40% of courier firms put smart motorways as the greatest risk to health and …