A.I.M News

Information Regarding Haulier Advice Site Locations

Information regarding Haulier Advice Site Locations can be found in the link below. This information is provided on the Government website and gives HGV and Coach Drivers advice on where they can access free COVID-19 tests and also gives information to allow drivers to check their documents to transport goods to the EU. Most sites […]

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⭐️⭐️⭐️Essential information for UK hauliers issued by the DfT⭐️⭐️⭐️

Hauliers are being reminded of 2 important developments by the UK Government. Drivers’ hours changes: The EU drivers’ hours and tachographs rules will change on 20 August 2020. Operators and drivers should review the changes to the current rules and prepare to comply from 20 August 2020. Find out more about the new rules at […]

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Temporary Relaxation – Delivery of Essential Items to Retailers

In response to requests from Industry, the Department for Transport has, pursuant to Article 14(2) of Regulation (EC) No 561/2006, agreed to a temporary and limited urgent relaxation of the enforcement of EU drivers’ hours rules in England, Scotland and Wales for the drivers of vehicles involved in the delivery of food, non-food (personal care […]

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Suspension of Vehicle Testing

The following message is was sent last night to all Authorised Testing Facilities about the suspension of vehicle testing, initially for two days, from today. We understand that you need to have the earliest possible notice of this decision by government and have reproduced the communication from the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) below. […]

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Everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards – Woman of the Year 2019 Winner!

A Ripley businesswoman is celebrating after winning a prestigious national award. Allison Kemp was crowned Woman of the Year at the 2019 everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards. She received the top award at a glittering ceremony held at JW Marriott Grosvenor House in London. A total of 46 finalists from across the UK were […]

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Enterprise Advisor Meeting.

Fantastic meeting this morning. Many local businesses giving up their time to attend a breakfast meeting organised by Year 10 Students of John Flamsteed Community School, I am very proud to be their Enterprise Advisor. Thank you to all involved as the event was a great success. If your business would like to get involved […]

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**Keeping up to Date with Legislation**

As tweeted by the Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency on Monday 5th February 2018: “From 5 March 2018, we will fine lorry, bus and coach drivers for every time they’ve broken drivers’ hours rules in the last 28 days. There’s no excuse for driving while tired. The results of falling asleep at the wheel can […]

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Changes to the Issuing of Driver CPC Cards

Driver CPC Cards will no longer be issued immediately. Due to new procedures put in place by DVSA, drivers who now complete 35 hours of Driver CPC training more than 12 months before their deadline will no longer be issued a Driver Qualification Card immediately. It will be sent out to you nearer the time […]

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Ultra Low Emission Zone

London Mayor has confirmed that an Ultra Low Emission Zone will be introduced in central London by 2019, this is a year earlier than originally envisioned. The news came as the London mayor launched a second consultation. For more information, please click the link below. http://www.commercialmotor.com/news/central-london-ulez-be-introduced-2019?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=dlvrit&utm_campaign=FACEBOOK_%7C_News_CM

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*Tower Bridge Closure*

Tower Bridge is closed to all traffic from Saturday 1st October for three months until Friday 30th December as the City of London Corporation carries out major essential works. The bridge will be closed to all vehicles and cyclists. The diversion routes include southbound along Southwark Bridge and northbound along London Bridge so these routes […]

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