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Air quality judgement expected soon

A robust plan to clean up illegal levels of air pollution, which could have a major impact on fleets, will have to be drawn-up by the new Government.

21 Apr

Towing rules

A quick guide to towing rules from Commercial Fleet magazine, for van and truck operators.

Legislation 15 Apr

Annual MOT testing

A quick guide to annual MOT testing rules from Commercial Fleet magazine, for van and truck operators.

Legislation 13 Apr

Unfair Dismissal: Snakes and Ladders?

Philip Harmer, partner at Stormcatcher Business Lawyers, looks at unfair dismissal.

10 Apr

Driver CPC

A quick guide to driver CPC rules from Commercial Fleet magazine, for van and truck operators.

Legislation 7 Apr

Roadworthiness

A quick guide to roadworthiness rules from Commercial Fleet magazine, for van and truck operators.

Legislation 7 Apr

Budget 2015: Company car tax hike and a fuel duty freeze for fleets

Company car drivers will face a three percentage point year-on-year hike in their company car tax from 2019/20.

18 Mar

Towing the line: A guide to the law governing the towing of trailers by vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes

For many fleet operators, the subject of towing and the laws that govern it cause a great deal of confusion, despite the legislative restrictions being relatively straightforward.

Legislation 10 Mar

Half of 3.0-3.5t LCVs fail their first MOT

Figures show more than a million vans on the road likely to fail Class 7 test

Legislation 23 Feb

Company car tax ignorance wastes time and money, claims accountancy firm

An accountancy firm is warning that businesses are wasting money due to lack of understanding around HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) company car tax regulations.

12 Feb

Hundreds of companies ask HMRC for alleged NI overpayment money back

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) says it is working its way through a number of claims against Class 1 National Insurance (NI) contributions.

11 Feb

Company car drivers can report changes to HMRC online

An online trial has been launched by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), allowing company car drivers to make changes to car and fuel benefits that will affect their tax codes.

11 Feb

'Stealth’ speed cameras seen as revenue-raisers

The use of ‘stealth’ speed cameras risks them being seen as a revenue raising tool rather than a deterrent, according to the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM).

9 Feb

Driving licences to show Union Jack

The Government says celebrating national identity is behind its plan to display the Union Jack, alongside the European Union flag, on British driving licences.

30 Dec

Licence checking: How will you ensure staff hold valid driving licences?

That’s the dilemma faced by fleets seeking a licence-checking alternative following the removal of the paper counterpart. Gareth Roberts reports.

Legislation 11 Dec

Autumn Statement: Fuel duty to remain frozen

Against a backdrop of falling pump prices, the chancellor has said that fuel duty will continue to be frozen.

3 Dec

HGV changes to deliver fairer deal for hauliers

Rules governing HGVs will be modernised across England and Wales, transport minister Claire Perry has announced.

3 Dec

Falling fuel prices: AA calls for greater transparency

Average UK petrol prices have fallen by the equivalent of £2.37 a tank in the past month, but forecourts have been the sole targets of criticism for not reflecting the recent oil price slump. This month’s AA Fuel Price Report shows that they share only part of the blame.

21 Nov

Bus lane fine fear threatens emergency services response times, poll suggests

One in 10 drivers would not go into a bus lane to let a fire engine, ambulance or police car through – even if the sirens were wailing and the lights flashing.

20 Nov

OECD calls for car BIK tax rise to improve air quality

Company cars and diesel should be taxed more heavily to cut CO2 emissions and traffic congestion, and improve air pollution.

3 Nov

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Air quality judgement expected soon

Towing rules

Annual MOT testing

Unfair Dismissal: Snakes and Ladders?

Driver CPC

Roadworthiness

Budget 2015: Company car tax hike and a fuel duty freeze for fleets

Towing the line: A guide to the law governing the towing of trailers by vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes

Half of 3.0-3.5t LCVs fail their first MOT

Company car tax ignorance wastes time and money, claims accountancy firm

Hundreds of companies ask HMRC for alleged NI overpayment money back

Company car drivers can report changes to HMRC online

'Stealth’ speed cameras seen as revenue-raisers

Driving licences to show Union Jack

Licence checking: How will you ensure staff hold valid driving licences?

Autumn Statement: Fuel duty to remain frozen

HGV changes to deliver fairer deal for hauliers

Falling fuel prices: AA calls for greater transparency

Bus lane fine fear threatens emergency services response times, poll suggests

OECD calls for car BIK tax rise to improve air quality

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Group test: 400-mile EV winter range challenge

Traffic warning with gridlock predicted on major motorways

‘No grey area’ on private use for double cab pick-ups (video)

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Air quality judgement expected soon

Towing rules

Annual MOT testing

Unfair Dismissal: Snakes and Ladders?

Driver CPC

Roadworthiness

Budget 2015: Company car tax hike and a fuel duty freeze for fleets

Towing the line: A guide to the law governing the towing of trailers by vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes

Half of 3.0-3.5t LCVs fail their first MOT

Company car tax ignorance wastes time and money, claims accountancy firm

Hundreds of companies ask HMRC for alleged NI overpayment money back

Company car drivers can report changes to HMRC online

'Stealth’ speed cameras seen as revenue-raisers

Driving licences to show Union Jack

Licence checking: How will you ensure staff hold valid driving licences?

Autumn Statement: Fuel duty to remain frozen

HGV changes to deliver fairer deal for hauliers

Falling fuel prices: AA calls for greater transparency

Bus lane fine fear threatens emergency services response times, poll suggests

OECD calls for car BIK tax rise to improve air quality

Most read

Group test: 400-mile EV winter range challenge

Traffic warning with gridlock predicted on major motorways

‘No grey area’ on private use for double cab pick-ups (video)

GWM confirms pricing for Haval Jolion Pro SUV

Vauxhall Movano Hydrogen to go on sale in spring 2025

EU electric vehicle market declines | Demand up 40% in China

Renault 5 E-Tech first drive | The compact EV we've been waiting for

Roadside drink-driving bans supported by a third of drivers

Driver charged after lorry crashes onto railway line