Heel-dragging at the top of government has meant that some HGV drivers critical to Britain’s response to the COVID-19 crisis have been forced to stop work altogether, according to the UK’s leading business organisation representing the logistics industry.

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Driving electronics specialist Snooper has launched a new device to help prevent almost 2,000 bridge strikes that take place in Britain each year.

The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has launched e-DCPC, an online version of the Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (DCPC) course to ensure heavy goods vehicle (HGV) and public service vehicle (PSV) drivers can continue to undertake essential compliance training throughout the COVID-19 outbreak.

Leading global manufacturer of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, EVBox, has announced a new partnership with the eMobility platform provider has·to·be. The move will enable both EVBox and has·to·be cardholders to access their charging networks throughout Europe.

The UK government has agreed to delay the introduction of all new Clean Air Zones (CAZs) until 2021.

COVID-19 status for the UK supplied by The Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency on 8 April, 2020

COVID-19 status for the UK supplied by The Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency on 8 April, 2020 - Periodic tachograph calibrations and new requirements for entering France

The Harmony Relocation Network has announced that Paramount Transportation Systems (PTS), based in the USA and in Germany, became a full member on 1 May, 2020.

The Freight Transport Association (FTA) says the Apprenticeship Levy should be paused throughout the COVID-19 outbreak to prevent businesses paying tax towards a funding programme they are unable to draw down from.

Long-established Canadian moving specialist Tippet-Richardson (TR) has announced the appointment of four new members to its team.