Whether you’re a professional HGV driver or a haulage operator, understanding the legal limits on HGV driver hours is essential, but with several sets of rules to adhere to, including rules for EU drivers and the Working Time Directive, this is often an area of confusion, open for misinterpretation and error. To help drivers and …
The introduction of smart tachographs has been confirmed for June 2019 and from that date, any new commercial vehicle will be required to be fitted with the new generation of smart tachograph. But what does that actually mean for the haulage industry and how are these new tachos different from the current version? Tachographs have …
An 18 month investigation carried out by Bridgestone and Highways England – the company responsible for operating, maintaining and improving the country’s motorways – has found that nearly three-quarters of tyre-related motorway accidents could potentially have been avoided by simple tyre checks. The research showed there are several reasons why tyres eventually wear and tear, …
Britain has been basking in wonderful sunshine over the last few weeks, with most of us enjoying the mini heatwave while it lasts! But for professional HGV drivers who spend long periods of time sat in cabs, these high temperatures can potentially lead to dehydration and heat stress, which in turn can cause fatigue, muscle …
Earlier in the year Uber was hitting the headlines after losing its appeal against a landmark ruling which ordered it to treat ‘partner drivers’ as workers (you can read our blog on this here), and it seems that courier giant, Hermes, is about to lose the same battle. An employment tribunal ruling has found that …
EU workers currently account for 13% of HGV drivers and 26% of warehouse operatives employed in the UK’s freight and logistics industry, and with the latest immigration figures showing that migration has fallen by nearly a third since the Brexit vote, the UK’s EU exit is likely to have serious repercussions for transport companies. Much …
Everyone’s talking about the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) and with only a month to go until implementation, businesses are reviewing and improving their procedures for collecting and storing customer and employee data. The GDPR applies to every UK business, but for logistics firms, where creating and collecting large amounts of customer data is the …
A year has passed since the UK government served formal notice to terminate EU membership, and with Brexit estimated to take place in Spring 2019, withdrawal negotiations are now at their peak. Speculation surrounding Brexit’s impact on UK trade is rife, with repercussions expected across all areas of the supply chain. For the road haulage …
Peak seasons, such as Easter and Christmas have a dramatic effect on the logistics industry, with driver shortages cited as a key threat to the supply chain for seasonal stock. For a logistics business it can be hard to cover peak season surges, as there may not be a permanent requirement for extra drivers. If …
Need temporary drivers for Easter? Call Savanna! Read More »
There are many benefits to joining Savanna as a driver, including training and development opportunities, regular work and a competitive pay structure, but if that wasn’t enough, it’s just got better – our new driver goodie bags have arrived! Now, as you progress through the My Savanna Family Programme, you’ll receive one of these great …