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Mobiles at the wheel: what’s changed a year on from the new law?

Posted on 30 Apr 2018
By glyn
In Drivers, in the press, UK Roads

On March 1st last year, the penalty for being caught on your mobile phone whilst driving increased. This means that drivers caught using their phones at the wheel now receive a penalty of six points on their license, and a fine of £200. The change in law also means that

Telematics – The Future of Driving

Posted on 4 Jan 2017
By phil
In Drivers, HGV, Logistics, UK Roads

Telematics is becoming essential for larger logistic companies with research showing that almost nine out of 10 fleets, with more than 500 employees, have introduced telematics. One thing's for sure, with the rise of technology infiltrating our everyday lives more and more, it will become a fundamental part of fleet

Driving In Bad Weather Is Not Snow Joke

Posted on 2 Feb 2015
By phil
In Drivers, Franchise, HGV, in the press, Recruitment, UK Roads

As temperatures drop across the country and snow warnings flood the daily news, now couldnâ€™t be a better time to ensure your vehicle is set for winter driving. Although there tends to be a fall in road accidents during bad weather conditions, due to fewer motorists using the roads, the Department

Hands Free or Not Hands Free?

Posted on 3 Oct 2014
By phil
In Drivers, Franchise, HGV, Recruitment

Since December 2003, it has been illegal to drive in the UK while using a hand held phone.Â However, hands-free devices werenâ€™t included in the ban. But legal experts are now warning fleets and their drivers that they could fall foul of the law if they are involved in a collision,

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Mobiles at the wheel: what’s changed a year on from the new law?

Telematics – The Future of Driving

Driving In Bad Weather Is Not Snow Joke

Hands Free or Not Hands Free?