Insights

UK Operator Licences – An Essential Guide

Having an O-licence is a regulatory requirement, ensuring transport operators meet safety, environmental, and legal standards.

Spring Clean Your Fleet

Spring is a season of change and the perfect time to refresh your business operations.

Festivals and Spot Hire of Refrigerated Trailers

Festivals, including music events, food fairs, or cultural celebrations, bring people together for unforgettable experiences over the summer. But organisers face several logistical challenges, especially regarding food and beverage storage behind the scenes.

To Be, Or Not To Be?

An interesting point was outlined in the editorial leader of Commercial Motor magazine last week, as it looked at the choice of future alternative zero emissions approaches to truck operation.

Top 10 Fuel Efficiency Tips for HGV Operators

Did you know that fuel efficiency is a critical factor for truck operators? Not only does it directly impact operating costs, but it also plays a significant role in reducing a business's environmental footprint.

Winter Driving and HGV Maintenance: Expert Tips

As the weather becomes colder and driving becomes more challenging, preparing for driving and caring for a HGV in winter is essential.

Common Misconceptions of DVS

With Phase 2 of the DVS coming into play on the 28th October 2024, operators across the country readying their vehicles for compliance. Read the latest blog from Andy Pegg to find out more.

Decisions, Decisions!

A thoughtful piece by Richard Simpson in a recent Transport Operator magazine, considered the business parallels between alternative fuels decisions facing today’s haulage operators, and the shift some years ago in coach operations: from lighter weight, lower cost and less robust chassis to a new breed of high-quality and durable heavyweights.

“Should I buy my trucks and trailers outright or hire from a company such as Dawsongroup?”

At Dawsongroup, we advocate for “Usership” over “Ownership” and this forms the basis for our Smarter Asset Strategy.

Direct Vision Standard 2024 - Get it Right With Us

Did you know that the Direct Vision Standard (DVS), with its focus on HGVs, comes into full effect on the 28th October this year?

Significant decline in hauliers in the UK over recent times

James Hunter comments on the significant decline in hauliers in the UK over recent times

Government's £200m investment into a zero emission HGV

If ‘knowledge is power’, the Government’s recent £200m investment into a zero emission HGV and Infrastructure Demonstration should deliver some much-needed knowledge to our beleaguered transport sector.

MOT Pass Rates - Safety always comes first! That’s our mantra.

Safety always comes first! That’s our mantra.

Driver Training + Programme to Support Driver Fatigue and Stress

According to the road safety charity, Brake, driver fatigue is a major cause of road crashes in UK and poses a silent danger to the safety and wellbeing of drivers.

Hydrogen Ventures

Dawsongroup continues to help operators on their journey to net zero by investing in emerging technology vehicles, allowing operators a chance to find out for themselves just what might be involved going forward.

Nurturing Tomorrow's Leaders

Our Graduate Management Trainee (GMT) programme is a fantastic opportunity for recent graduates looking to kickstart their career in the supply chain industry.

RHA protests on the new requirements for operating longer semitrailers (LSTs)

It was interesting to read the brief report in the latest edition of Transport News of RHA protests on the new requirements for operating longer semitrailers (LSTs). As so often, the RHA has its finger on the pulse.

Merger between British electric truck builder Tevva with ElectraMeccanica in the US

As we edge slowly closer to the moment when operators start to make decisions on the ‘No Emissions’ 2035 deadline, it’s disappointing to see the merger between British electric truck builder Tevva and ElectraMeccanica in the US fall through.

London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone expands from 29 August

Steve Winchester explains London's expanded ULEZ and how we can help operators keep their fleets clear of costly penalty charges across all the UK's air pollution zones.

UK Transport Commissioners’ roles to change?

Our Head of Sales, James Hunter, responds to the Government's proposals for changes to the role of the UK’s traffic commissioners.

Behind the scenes at Avonmouth - working together towards a Smarter Asset Strategy

A look behind the scenes at how companies across Dawsongroup work together at our state-of-the-art Avonmouth supersite.

How business in Glasgow could become much more expensive for some HGV operators later this year!

Wendy Nicolson discusses how operators running older HGVs into Glasgow city centre could face huge cost increases from June this year.

Business in Sheffield could cost an extra £18,250 per truck per year for some HGV operators from early 2023!

Ian Brownson highlights how operators of older HGVs into Sheffield city centre could face an extra £18,250 per truck per year from early 2023!

Operators need to brace themselves for the true cost of the supply chain

Our Managing Director, John Fletcher, suggests that operators need to brace themselves for suppliers having to pass down some of the ongoing hikes in supply chain costs.

Improving the standard of driver roadside facilities and conditions

Our MD, John Fletcher, urges everyone to sign the RHA petition and support its campaign to improve HGV driver roadside rest and food facilities, and discusses how we can help operators retain one of their most valuable resources – drivers!

Operating in Newcastle could cost an extra £18,250 per truck per year from July!

For anyone operating older HGVs into Newcastle city centre, the new Clean Air Zone could cost an extra £18,250 per truck per year from this July!

Running trucks into Bristol is about to get VERY expensive for some operators

Dave Rumley highlights how the Bristol Clean Air Zone will push up costs by up to £36,500 per truck per year for operators running older vehicles.

£18,250 to spare? You might need to find it to operate in Bradford in the future

Scott Bailey discusses how the introduction of the Bradford Clean Air Zone will result in significant extra running costs for some HGV operators.

Oxford’s Zero Emission Zone will cost some HGV operators dearly, no matter what

John Bridge looks at how the introduction of the UK's first Zero Emission Zone in Oxford will cost some HGV operators dearly

Red diesel duty rebate withdrawn from 1 April 2022. Act now or risk losing £ thousands!

John Fletcher urges operators to act now ahead of the ban on the use of red diesel in transport refrigeration units or risk losing thousands of pounds.

Quality trucks and training - helping you avoid driver shortage

Our Managing Director, John Fletcher, looks at two ways Dawsongroup truck and trailer can help operators avoid falling victim to the lack of drivers.

Chips with everything – don’t let the worldwide shortage of microchips beat your business!

Our Engineering Director, Peter Snowden, looks at how we are using our relationships and purchasing power to weather the storm caused by the global shortage of microchips for the benefit of our customers.

‘Usership’ helping operators avoid bumpy journey on the road to zero

With technological developments gathering momentum and the sector’s journey on the road to zero emissions picking up pace, John Fletcher looks at what operators can do to address their concerns about making the move to alternative-fuelled vehicles.

Don’t hold your breath!

Our Managing Director, John Fletcher, considers the advance of the Low Emissions/Clean Air Zone future for the UK transport sector, and how operators can keep on the right side of the legislation.

End your ‘capital punishment’ and make the move to smarter fleet management

James Gysin looks at how, in contrast to purchasing, leasing and contract hire saves operators precious capital outlay and can help them run their fleets in a smarter and more cost-effective way.

Take a deep breath, embrace Clean Air Zones and prosper

As operators begin to take notice of the roll-out of Clean Air Zones across the country, John Fletcher takes a deep breath and looks at how we can help businesses cope with their introduction and prosper in the future.

‘Try before you buy’ - helping operators navigate the journey on the road to zero

With technological developments gathering momentum and the transport sector’s road to zero picking up pace, John Fletcher looks at the advantages of 'try before you buy'.

Service catch-up problems

Our Engineering Director, Peter Snowden, considers the way ahead for fleet operators with ageing vehicles and a backlog of testing.

Fuelling the future of road transport

John Fletcher looks at the direction of travel in fuelling the future of road transport, how operators can successfully move to greener fleets, and how we can help them make that transition.

Charging ahead in London!

John Fletcher highlights the DVS 90-day grace period and discusses the impact of new tougher LEZ standards in London, and how we can help operators find the best solution to avoid the new charges in the capital.

A breath of even fresher air? Acquiring assets as emissions standards tighten

John Fletcher discusses the benefits of rental, leasing and contract hire in acquiring and managing vehicles during the transition to cleaner fleets, and in the face of far tougher Euro 7 standards than previously anticipated.

Measuring the costs of doing business and the advantages of vehicle usership

Following the RHA annual survey of fleet costs, John Fletcher looks at the costs of doing business, the advantages of vehicle rental, leasing and contract hire and the important role they'll play in the sector’s return to ‘normality’.

When things get tough and the pressure’s on, use our high standards to maintain yours

Our MD John Fletcher makes an offer to fleet operators; if your business is buckling under the pressure of COVID-19 and you’re drifting into cutting corners and letting things slip, use our high standards to maintain yours.

Compliance coming of age - and at the forefront of everything we do

Our Engineering Director Peter Snowden comments on how compliance is becoming more demanding, and how we're investing heavily to ensure that it’s delivered to the highest standards.

Longer semi-trailers trial to be cut short? Government moves to industry consultation

The trial of longer semi-trailers has been paused and could be cut short. There’s now an industry consultation on whether it should be ended. Find out about the results of the trial so far, what our MD John Fletcher has to say on the issue, and how you can respond to the consultation.

Duty calls? APPG on Road Freight and Logistics survey on fuel duty

John Fletcher highlights the APPG’s survey into the impact that a change in fuel duty might have on the sector as it tries to extricate itself from the economic chaos caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, and what part Dawsongroup truck and trailer can play in that journey.

Keeping it clean - APPG on Road Freight and Logistics report on Clean Air Zones

Following the recent report by the APPG on Road Freight and Logistics into Clean Air Zones, John Fletcher comments on the current situation. Download the report.

Brexit and COVID-19 – the perfect storm facing fleet operators, and one that could bring businesses down

In the face of a challenging and uncertain future for the UK commercial transport sector, and the possible double whammy of COVID-19 and a no-deal Brexit, our MD John Fletcher advises fleet operators on how they can survive and prepare for future growth.

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