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Scania GB gains top H&S accreditation

Scania (Great Britain) has been awarded ISO 45001 health and safety accreditation

Firms reminded about toilet access for visitors

Department for Transport (DfT) and the HSE reminding businesses they should provide suitable toilet and hand washing facilities to visiting drivers

Theory test changed after coroner’s deaths warning

Testing for HGV drivers is to be changed after a coroner raised concerns about the lack of training over mirrors

Photocard licences get 7-month extension

DVLA extends expiry of photocard licences by seven months

Lawyer adds voice to concerns over van check standards

Transport lawyer has raised concerns about overloaded vans and the lack of training by drivers

Benchmark ‘remote’ PI results in revocation

Wolverhampton operator has had its licence revoked and director disqualified following a landmark ‘virtual’ PI

Roadside checks are rising, operators should act now

Operators urged to review their tachograph management systems as DVSA ramps up roadside checks

Online site visit gives waste firm clean bill of health

A Coventry waste operator has become one of the first companies to face a virtual site inspection by the Environment Agency

Covid-19: DVSA extends vehicle testing suspension

The DVSA has extended the heavy vehicle testing suspension for another month

TCs recognise ‘vital’ work of hauliers

Traffic Commissioners (TCs) have applauded the work of key workers in the haulage industry who have contributed to national efforts to fight the coronavirus pandemic.