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Hauliers advised not to overfill fuel tanks to avoid diesel spills

Fleet transport insurance firm McCarron Coates is urging HGV drivers not to fill their tanks to the top, to avoid liability for diesel spills.

9 Mar

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Truck pricing cartel class action claim reaches 125 members

A class action law suit seeking compensation from major European truck manufacturers for price fixing has reached 125 members.

legal 19 Nov

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Watch: Lorry driver jailed for crashing while using mobile phone

A lorry driver has been jailed for three-and-a-half years after he collided with another vehicle while using his mobile phone.

28 Jul

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FTA publishes 2019 edition of Yearbook of Road Transport Law

The Freight Transport Association has published the 2019 edition of its Yearbook of Road Transport Law.

15 Feb

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Eddie Stobart arrest highlights importance of fleet policies and procedures

Legal firm DAC Beachcroft and Anthony Jones Insurance Brokers are reminding fleets of the need to protect their driver's interests, as well as the interests of their organisation.

22 Aug

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Three-month transport suspension house building firm

Kelso business suspended from using commercial vehicles after its director made false representations about the mandatory position of transport manager.

8 Jun

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Courier drivers act following ruling that Uber ‘self-employed’ have workers’ rights

Self-employed drivers at a number of delivery fleets in the UK are considering legal action against the companies they work for following a landmark ruling.

9 Feb

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2017 edition of FTA's Yearbook of Road Transport Law guide now available

The Freight Transport Association’s Yearbook of Road Transport Law 2017 sponsored by Bridgestone Tyres has now been published.

6 Jan

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Disqualification for Transport Manager who ran international journeys without authority

A transport manager who carried out international journeys on a standard national licence has been disqualified from the industry.

18 Jul

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Hauliers advised not to overfill fuel tanks to avoid diesel spills

Truck pricing cartel class action claim reaches 125 members

Watch: Lorry driver jailed for crashing while using mobile phone

FTA publishes 2019 edition of Yearbook of Road Transport Law

Eddie Stobart arrest highlights importance of fleet policies and procedures

Three-month transport suspension house building firm

Courier drivers act following ruling that Uber ‘self-employed’ have workers’ rights

2017 edition of FTA's Yearbook of Road Transport Law guide now available

Disqualification for Transport Manager who ran international journeys without authority

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Court application lodged by Prohire to appoint administrators

Opinion: Electric vehicle used values shock the system

Data shows how temperature and speed affect energy use in EVs

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Hauliers advised not to overfill fuel tanks to avoid diesel spills

Truck pricing cartel class action claim reaches 125 members

Watch: Lorry driver jailed for crashing while using mobile phone

FTA publishes 2019 edition of Yearbook of Road Transport Law

Eddie Stobart arrest highlights importance of fleet policies and procedures

Three-month transport suspension house building firm

Courier drivers act following ruling that Uber ‘self-employed’ have workers’ rights

2017 edition of FTA's Yearbook of Road Transport Law guide now available

Disqualification for Transport Manager who ran international journeys without authority

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Court application lodged by Prohire to appoint administrators

Opinion: Electric vehicle used values shock the system

Data shows how temperature and speed affect energy use in EVs

Andrew Jago leaves JLR for new role at BMW

Record-breaking fine imposed on fleet for repeated overloading offences

Kia Sportage gets fresh look and new tech: pricing and specs confirmed

Senior leadership team changes at Ogilvie Fleet

How long will an electric vehicle battery really last?

Drivers told to immediately stop driving Citroën C3 and DS3 vehicles