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Driving an HGV is not an easy task; the vehicle you’re driving could weigh up to 40 tonnes, with limited visibility and manoeuvrability. Couple that with other drivers on the road, in smaller and more agile vehicles, it’s no surprise there’s a heightened risk of accident with an HGV. Though ultimately the responsibility of being […]

The Annex 1C (EU 2016/799) smart tachograph legislation was introduced on 15 June 2019. This is designed to reduce tachograph fraud, improve efficiency and reduce the admin burden on fleets. We are ready to help you adapt to the change with the SE5000 Connekt, our type approved 1C smart tachograph. The main change is for […]

As the summer months begin, temperatures start to rise and with 2018 being the UK’s joint hottest summer on record, it’s likely we will see another heatwave in the future. Long-haul journeys can be harder for HGV drivers to manage in the heat, with the risk of dehydration, sunburn and vehicle malfunctions increasing. However, the […]

Smart tachographs will represent a huge change in the haulage industry, with the introduction of these bringing about the biggest change in tachograph regulation in 13 years. All new vehicles will be required to be fitted with a smart tachograph after June this year, so what does this mean for the transport industry and how […]