Not only do they pose a hazard to the surrounding area, but they must also operate in environments that pose a threat to themselves. There are many challenges associated with operating waste management vehicles daily – only made more demanding with pressure from bodies such as FORS, CLOCS and...

 

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Back in August, ACSS released and article on how the Dashboard Camera (Dash-Cam) is the perfect tool for fleet operators. Over the past ten years, the number of dash-cams used in vehicles has risen in the UK, as many road-users find them useful to protect themselves in incidents and...

 

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What are Autonomous vehicles? Autonomous vehicles are ‘intelligent’ vehicles capable of communicating with other vehicles around them and using technology to make driving both safer and easier. These are not just self-driving vehicles, but encompass a range of technology to read traffic and communicate with other vehicles to prevent...

 

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There are rising concerns over the safety of our roads and pollution levels in cities are rising – which has often resulted in blame being directed at the commercial vehicle industries. But are these accusations correctly founded and if so what is being done about it? Pollution on the...

 

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What is FORS? The Fleet Operators Recognitions Scheme (FORS) is a voluntary scheme which promotes higher operating standards amongst commercial vehicle operators. It currently has over 4,600 members from many areas of the transport industry. It provides guidelines for all aspects of safety, efficiency and environmental protection. Not only...

 

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Unfortunately, the transport industry is experiencing an unfavourable increase in the proportion of incidents involving their vehicles. With all road transport comes a risk to the more vulnerable road users. This threat is made greater for commercial vehicles due to their limited visibility – caused by a larger number...

 

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Bigger than ever, this year the exhibition moves into the great hall as more equipment, vehicles and innovative technology makes its appearance as the expo. Freight in the City, a company dedicated to enabling cleaner and safer urban deliveries, are showcasing the latest in alternative-fuelled vehicles, air quality and...

 

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Vehicle safety and security are of upmost importance, due to the activity of transporting the most precious of cargos – people. The companies driven by rigorous standards and who offer first-class customer service, comfort, style and most importantly safety are bound to succeed. Recent years have begun to see integrated...

 

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Uber is expected to appeal the decision, and will be allowed to continue operating until the appeal process is finished. The decision by TfL concluded Uber London was not fit and proper to hold a license, and did not meet the rigorous regulations set by TfL to demonstrate they...

 

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How bad are buses and coaches? Most people would consider public transport to be a cleaner alternative to driving. Those people would be correct if buses and coaches were filled with enough passengers. However, a bus filled with only 2 or 3 passengers on a traffic filled road is...

 

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