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CM Show 2020: Brigade Electronics takes Direct Vision Standard into virtual world

Brigade Electronics will be heading into the virtual world to dispel the myths around the new London Direct Vision Standard (DVS). In its first-ever virtual show, Brigade will be joining an impressive line-up of industry experts and exhibitors at the Commercial Motor Show 2020.

DfT launches post-Brexit Channel crossing consultation

DfT invites operator consultation on plans to deal with cross-Channel freight distruption after EU departure

Health and Safety

Jail for driver who killed people carrier passenger

A lorry driver has been jailed for more than four years

Runaway tyre puts stamp on safety campaign

Haulier Barry Proctor calls for safety checks after a runaway tyre smashed into one of his trucks

HMRC

Covid-19 rules could jeopardise justice

New rules for operators appearing at Public Inquiries could jeopardise fair hearings

Sustainable business initiatives

Tell us how your business is working to be cleaner, greener or better

Commercial Motor wants to hear about your sustainable business initiatives to help spread the message throughout the industry that little changes can make a big difference.

HMRC

Suspension after firm flouts drivers’ hours

A Birmingham operator has O-licence suspended after one of its drivers drove for more than 18 hours

HSE

Transport fatalities fall in 2019/20

Health and Safety Executive figures show 11 deaths in transport and storage in Great Britain last year

Haulier enters liquidation after O-licence is revoked

A Telford haulier that had its licence revoked has entered liquidation

HGV driver tests given date to resume in Wales

HGV driving tests can restart in Wales on 3 August

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