Driver CPC Survey – epda
Driver CPC * Indicates required field What Driver CPC Category Do You Hold ? * Bus Truck Truck & Bus What cycle are you on ? * Cycle 1 Cycle 2 Not sure Who Pays For Your Driver CPC Course? * I pay for the training My Company pays for the training only My Company […]
Digital Cards – epda
Your Digital Driver Card. This is a very important piece of equipment. We say equipment because you should treat this card with care. Here are a few do’s and don’ts that will keep your card safe and secure and keep you from falling foul of the law and or getting unwanted infringements. The card is […]
Drivers Voice – epda
Did anyone hear from Drivers ? By Barry Lyons The internet is full of announcements about the introduction of driverless vehicles. Earlier this week it was reported a truck drove from California to Florida without a driver at the controls. The article was accompanied with video footage from behind the passenger seat showing the truck cruising […]
Drink Driving – epda
Drink Driving A recent report from the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has revealed that Alcohol was a factor in almost 40% of fatal road crashes that occurred between 2008 and 2012. According to the report, 286 people died and 69 were seriously injured in crashes where alcohol was a contributory factor during this period. 1,077 […]
Driver-less Truck Research – epda
Driver-less Trucks: New report maps out global action on driver jobs and legal issues Leipzig, 31 May 2017 – Automated road freight will save costs, reduce emissions, make roads safer. But the impact on driver jobs requires a managed transition, says study.Governments must consider ways to manage the transition to driverless trucks in order to avoid […]
You Can Support – epda
* Indicates required field What Seminar Would You Like To Attend * Road Traffic Law Enforcement Drivers Hours Regulations Vehicle Communications Technology Eco Driving Other If Other please specify: * Would You Like Attend An EPDA Meeting * Once A week Once A Forthnight Once A Month Bi-Monthly Quarterly Once A Year Never What is […]
Spain to introduce fines for taking the weekly rest in the cabin – epda
Vehicle as a Weapon – epda
Security tips for Goods Vehicle Drivers 1. Avoid talking about loads or routes with unauthorised persons (including over radios and telephones). Do not post information about your route or location on social media, be aware of your ‘digital footprint’, and take care to avoid unwitting disclosure of route/location through mobile phone security settings and geolocation […]
UK Road User Levy – epda
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING HGV ROAD USER LEVY INTRODUCED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM ON THE 1st APRIL 2014 The following notice has been issued by the United Kingdom transport authorities. If you operate a heavy goods vehicle weighing 12 tonnes or more within the United Kingdom, whether you operate for hire or reward or on an own account […]
News – epda
March 2016To avoid a turnover it is best to check out the following: Ensure that you are fit to drive Ensure that you carry out a pre-trip inspection of your vehicle Ensure that your load is properly secured Ensure that you do not exceed the speed limit Do not allow distractions such as mobile phones […]