1. Police trial forensic spray to catch HGV criminals
(News/Latest)

... lorry parts, including the cab or curtains, or even on a pallet load. If an offender is sprayed, the dye can be seen on their skin for a minimum of six months and their clothes will be stained forever. ...

2. Parking Advice
(Information/Parking)

General Advice from Truckpol The theft of a lorry and/or load can have a significant impact on drivers, particularly for smaller operators and owner/drivers. In 2004, over 3500 trucks were stolen in the ...

3. A reminder to HGV Operators that failure to discharge their duties could lead to a manslaughter prosecution if death occurs
(Information/Corporate Manslaughter)

... died in a 7 car pile up on the M25. The lorry driver fell asleep after working long hours. The company had procedures for checking drivers' hours and even issued warnings to its drivers and the jury decided ...

4. Further 2m for lorry road safety enforcement
(Information/Government information and advice)

http://vehicletransport.blogspot.com/2008/05/further-2m-for-lorry-road-safety.html Thursday, May 8, 2008 Further £2m for lorry road safety enforcement An extra £2million a year will be dedicated to the ...

5. HOME OFFICE CRIME REDUCTION
(Information/Government information and advice)

... Consider setting up an account with secure lorry park operators Keep in regular contact with drivers to identify/confirm routes, stops and estimated times of arrival Do not allow drivers to give lifts, ...

6. GAS ALARM HEADS UK SALES LEAGUE TABLE
(News/Latest)

A good night's sleep is one of the main concerns of British lorry drivers, according to commercial vehicle security firm Viper Guard. The Warwickshire-based distributor of locks, alarms, and other safety ...

7. RESULTS OF SURVEY ON GAS ATTACKS
(News/Latest)

... in laybys 25% were parked in lorry parks Surprisingly only 32% used a gas alarm with 9% considering buying one.  ...

8. DRIVERS WIN FIGHT FOR TRUCKSTOP
(News/Latest)

Lorry drivers have won their fight to save a truckstop in Staffordshire from closure after planners threw out proposals to replace it with a business park. A bid to shut the Nightowl on the A460 Cannock ...

9. UK Truckstops
(Web Links / UK Truck Stops)

Brilliant website - take a look! Truck Stops Transport Cafes Lorry Parks ◊ Truck Stops, Transport Cafes & Lorry Parks Serving Professional Drivers Commercial Travellers. Heavy Goods, Long Distance ...

10. Big Lorry Blog
(Web Links / Websites for Drivers)

Trucks, vans and more - a diesel-powered miscellany from Brian Weatherley, Will Shiers and others.

11. Highway Agency Truckstop Guide
(Web Links / UK Truck Stops)

Truckstops are vital rest areas for lorry drivers and help ensure safety for all road users. This interactive section aims to help lorry drivers and freight transport operators plan their journeys. Drivers ...

12. Transport Cafes
(Web Links / Websites for Drivers)

Truck Stops, Transport Cafes & Lorry Parks Serving Professional Drivers. A really useful site crammed full with information. ...