City centres across the UK are undergoing significant changes in how vehicles can access and operate within them. From clean air zones to low-traffic neighbourhoods, understanding these restrictions has become an essential part of urban driving. You might have experienced…
For drivers transporting dangerous goods that involve both road and sea journeys, understanding how ADR regulations coordinate with maritime requirements is essential for safe and compliant operations. This coordination becomes particularly important at ports and during multimodal transport operations. Maritime-Road…
Running a successful vehicle recovery operation in the UK requires mastering three fundamental business areas: sales, operations and administration. Bear in mind you’ll be good at one, OK at another and probably not very good at the third one, and…
Understanding the firefighting equipment requirements for dangerous goods vehicles is fundamental to both safety and compliance. As a driver transporting hazardous materials, having the right fire extinguishers and knowing how to use them could make the difference between a minor…
The dangers of driving through flood water cannot be overstated. The AA reports that driving through flood water is the leading cause of flood-related deaths in the UK, yet every year recovery operators are called to assist motorists who have…
One of the most crucial differences when operating agricultural vehicles across the border into Ireland is the height restriction. While the UK requires vehicles exceeding 3m in height to display a notice in the cab, Ireland enforces a strict height…
Battery vehicles, often known as tube trailers in Britain, play a vital role in transporting compressed gases and other dangerous goods across the UK’s roads. These specialised vehicles require careful attention to both ADR regulations and specific safety protocols to…