The paper tax disc (first issued in 1921) will no longer be issued or required to be displayed on vehicle windscreens, it was announced in the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement. more info

New long-term trend data from BCA suggests that values for the average used LCVs reaching the wholesale sector may continue to rise significantly. more info

The DfT has acknowledged the FTA’s submission on Driver CPC, recognising that industry – not politicians – is best placed to identify driver training needs. more info

The DVLA is to stop issuing tachograph cards with the driver’s address printed on them.  more info

The DVLA is to stop issuing tachograph cards with the driver’s address printed on them.  more info

Tax cheats in the South of England’s road transport industry are being targeted by an HMRC taskforce. more info

“Unsafe loads are a risk to all road users, so I would strongly urge operators and drivers to make time for a walk around check, says VOSA’s Industry Liaison Manager. more info

New research has uncovered a direct link between servicing and accidents.  Van operators that neglect vehicle servicing tend to have a lot more accidents. more info

Alarming new figures from the Ministry of Justice reveal that on average last year, more than 170 motorists were convicted every week for driving on defective tyres. more info

Commercial vehicle drivers rack up lower accident costs on average than drivers of company cars, but tend to incur more traffic fines. more info