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Truckstops should be classed as 'work canteens'
1/4/2020
Our Union has been contacted by Graham Yardley from The ‘fechan Truckstop to highlight that during the COVI-19 pandemic truckstops should have been classed the same as a ‘works canteen'.
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Essential Work of the Logistics Sector
31/3/2020
Letter from Department for Transport
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COVID-19: guidance for employees
25/3/2020
Latest Government Guidance
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Petroleum Driver Passport (PDP) Scheme: Amendments due to Covid-19
24/3/2020
The Downstream Oil Distribution Forum (DODF) have reviewed the PDP Scheme in the light of the Covid-19 pandemic, taking into account Government guidance and the need to reduce risk and respond to the challenges we face.
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HSE eBulletin: Guidance for drivers on access to welfare facilities.
19/3/2020
The HSE has published a bulletin for drivers (and operators) regarding the importance of access to washing facilities for visiting drivers.
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URTU Advanced Health and Safety course postponed
19/3/2020
In line with new government advisory measures regarding COVID-19 (Coronavirus), we have decided to postpone the URTU Advanced Health and Safety course due to take place at the Quality Hotel, Sheffield between the 20 - 23 April 2020.
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TEMPORARY RELAXATION OF THE ENFORCEMENT OF DRIVERS' HOURS RULES: DELIVERY OF ESSENTIAL ITEMS TO RETAILERS
18/3/2020
In response to requests from Industry, the Department for Transport has, pursuant to Article 14(2) of Regulation (EC) No 561/2006, agreed to a temporary and limited urgent relaxation.
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Government must support hauliers in coronavirus crisis, says RHA
17/3/2020
The RHA is imploring Government to pledge immediate financial support for hauliers who face going out of business because of the coronavirus crisis.
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URTU Learning Annual Conference Postponed
17/3/2020
Conference update due to Covid-19.
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FTA LAUNCHES COVID-19 RESOURCE FOR LOGISTICS
17/3/2020
To help the logistics sector keep Britain moving and connected during the COVID-19 pandemic, FTA, the business group which represents the industry, has launched a unique free web portal.
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