Industry News
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14/12/2023
Ensuring Roadworthiness: responsibility beyond the MOT
The DVSA is reminding all commercial operators of the importance of carrying out regular vehicle maintenance and checks, ensuring that roadworthiness is not solely dependent on MOT status. Data available from the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) shows that vehicles are issued 10 times more prohibitions in the 3 months after their annual MOT […]
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11/08/2023
Over 60% of HGV prohibition defects (3 months after MOT) could have been fixed before journey
The importance of a WalkAround check has been made clear by the DVSA who have stated that more than 60% of HGV prohibition defects found at the roadside, just 3 months after an MOT check, could have been reported and fixed before beginning that journey ⚠️ Don’t let your HGVs be part of these statistics! […]
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02/08/2023
Tachograph Webinar Announced
Join us for the next in our webinar series, hosted by the Convey team, which will focus on Smart2 Tachographs. Wednesday 23rd August ⏰ 11am This webinar will discuss the Smart2 Tachograph as the rules change for international operators. It will cover what we know (and don’t know) about the Smart2 Tachograph, as well as […]
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20/07/2023
Traffic Commissioners Annual Report 2022-23 Released
On 20th July 2023, the Traffic Commissioners for Great Britain released their Annual Report for 2022-23, which includes their Strategic Objectives for 2023 to 2025, and evaluation of their previous objectives. The Annual Report highlights issues such as: Availability of drivers and maintenance suppliers LGV vans CPC Transport Managers Managing risks Local Bus Services. To […]
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19/07/2023 Press Release
Convey launches new module Connected
PRESS RELEASE July 2023 Convey Technology works with Connected2 to boost their integrated digital compliance solution Convey Technology has launched the Connected Module; integrating data from software partner, Connected2, into their established single sign-in software platform for commercial vehicle, drivers’ hours and working time compliance and management. Focused on driver safety, business efficiency and tools […]
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12/07/2023
National Simplicity Day – 12th July
Today is National Simplicity Day, and at Convey we are all about making managing your driver and fleet compliance simple! Our easy to use, single sign-on platform hosts a number of modules which can help you reduce the need for paperwork, allow you to automate processes and give you the tools which can help you […]
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05/07/2023
HGV Levy restarts 1st August
There’s less than a month until the HGV Levy is reintroduced. The HGV levy ensures all HGVs from 12 tonnes and over make a contribution when they use UK roads. First introduced in 2014, the levy was suspended in August 2020 to support the haulage sector and aid recovery from the pandemic. Following a consultation […]
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27/06/2023
Road Transport Expo 23
Karen Crispe, our Commercial Director, will be attending the Road Transport Expo tomorrow! She is looking forward to a fantastic show and learning about what’s new in the transport space. If you’d like to meet Karen for a coffee and chat about Convey, email kcrispe@convey-tech.com
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15/06/2023
Managing driver performance & risk is key to effectively running a fleet
Managing driver performance and risk is key to effectively running your fleet. ⭐️ Our performance module is core to our platform and, as such, is a free of charge addition when you run our Tachograph module. With the module, you can access electronic debriefs and digitally manage any infringements. Drivers and managers do not have […]
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02/06/2023
Driver shortages not limited to UK
The Road Transport Union are warning that the driver shortages are not just limited to the UK, but is a global issue that must be tackled together. The chronic shortage of professional HGV and PSV drivers is worsening, impacting services from local bus and coach routes to international supply chains. We have seen, over the […]