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Transports Friend News

HGV Truck Fleet

Announce New Restrictions

19 March 2021 by Richard Brown

The government introduced a new temporary relaxation of enforcement for the freight industry in Great Britain to retain EU drivers’ hours rules.

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Bridge Heights

Prevent Bridge Strikes

24 May 2022 by Phil Conner (MAIRSO)

What to consider for drivers and licensed operators to prevent bridge strikes. Journey planning is key to preventing strikes on bridges.

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Medical Consultation

How health condition affects your driving

24 May 2022 by Phil Conner (MAIRSO)

Driving large goods vehicles, you should ensure you must declare any medical conditions that affect your driving ability.

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A driver taking a lay down in the bed within the lorry.

UK Vocational HGV driver's funding benefit

24 May 2022 by Phil Conner (MAIRSO)

Large goods drivers should benefit from a UK government funding package of £20 million to fund better roadside facilities for all drivers.

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TransportFriends

Driving Licence Checking Software

31 March 2021 by Richard Brown

The Driving Licence Checking Service offers operators access to the DVLA driver record providing permission has been granted from the licence holder.

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Driver CPC

30 September 2020 by Transports Friend

On 5th January 2021 JAUPT announced what is required to operate remote training during the continued COVID period.

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Reminder: 5 days until Light Goods Vehicles working in Europe require International Operators’ Licences

17 May 2021 by Transports Friend

Transporting goods from the UK into the EU for Hire and Reward an International Operator Licence is required.

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Tachograph unit

Tachographs & Analysis | WTD

30 September 2020 by Richard Brown

Tachograph analysis is a service that you will need to carry out, there are many in today's marketplace

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