Government U-turn on IR35 relaxation
Plans announced only last month to scrap last year’s controversial IR35 off-payroll tax reforms, which require larger transport operators to assess whether drivers should be taxed as employees via PAYE, have now been reversed by the new chancellor, Jeremy Hunt.
Commercial operators urged to carry out regular maintenance
Commercial operators urged to carry out regular maintenance
Conviction for HGV driver who struck bridge
An HGV driver who failed to safely stow a digger bucket on the back of his truck struck a bridge over the A23 and caused hours of delays.
Changes to dangerous goods regulations
Changes to the transport of dangerous goods regulations - consignor only companies
Logico MD shortlisted for prestigious industry award
The managing director of Newton Aycliffe based transport consultancy, Logico, is celebrating after being shortlisted for a prestigious industry award.
Remote tachograph sensing to be trialled
Remote tachograph sensing equipment being trialled.
Self-driving vehicles section added to Highway Code
From the 1st of July, new rules on the use of self-driving vehicles in Great Britain have come into force.
Updated Rules for Drivers’ Hours Records
The need for drivers to record their daily activities changed in August 2020 but many operators remain unaware.
Paper applications no longer accepted for new licences
Paper applications for new licences no longer accepted.
Logico MD joins prestigious transport committee
North East haulage expert joins prestigious transport committee
HGV driver fined for using mobile phone while driving
HGV driver fined for using mobile phone whilst driving.
Is your HGV correctly laden for its annual test (MOT)?
Testing a vehicle’s braking performance is a really important part of the annual test. So, the DVSA are reminding all operators to bring their vehicles to test with a load.
Lorry drivers fined after breaching road regulations
Three North Yorkshire lorry drivers fined after breaching road regulations
Logico joins the British Aggregates Association
Logico joins the British Aggregates Association