Special thanks to Jamie Grey who has sent in some great pictures of a track parade in the one and only Granite city. He told us that Colin Lawson Transport has organised everything with very short notice in Aberdeen and that they are all celebrating a very special birthday for the NHS. This is being done at the Royal Infirmary. It's important to know that there is going to be around 30 vehicles taking part and that these are going to be mostly trucks. That being said, there are going to be some vans, trucks and even tractors too. This is a very good outcome to say the least and if you work in NHS jobs or even as part of an NHS recruitment agency then you will know what an important movement this is. Of course, there are going to be many more parades and these are going to open up plenty of options as well. That being said, more needs to be done to try and support the NHS as it stands.

Right now the NHS is not being funded as it should and so many people are complaining about it as well. Only time will tell what happens next and who knows if this is ever going to change, but right now it would seem that the NHS needs to be taken care of during this difficult time. Staff are being underpaid as well and this is the cause of a lot of tension. On top of this, you have the coronavirus pandemic and some are unsure as to whether or not the healthcare industry is going to recover in general. If you want to find out more then make sure that you watch this space to find out everything you could ever need.

The first virtual exhibition for the UK transport industry and even the Commercial Motor Show is now going to include talks from various key industry speakers. They are going to focus on topics which include how the industry is recovering from Covid-19. The first day of the conference is going to take place and it's going to cover the theme of the pandemic. It's also going to cover the logistics sector and even how major industries such as infrastructure, retail and even hospitality are going to carry on as the lockdown eases. Of course, the rental and leasing association and the BVRLA are going to explain how the contract hiring companies are going to be able to help renew their fleet. Of course, if you work in X jobs or if you work in an X recruitment agency then you will know what an important deal this is and you will also know how vital it is for people to really harness the help that is available. The afternoon on the first day is going to turn the Road to Zero strategy and even the role of biofuels into an actionable plan and this will really help everyone who is involved. There is going to be a challenge at the end of the day, but if a lot of work can be done now then this will really benefit everyone in the future. Some of the speakers who are going to be at the event include David Cebon who is the professor of mechanical engineering. He works at the Cambridge University and he is going to do everything he can to make sure that enough support is given to those who really need it.

Right now it looks like everything is moving in the right direction.

The Department for Transport have relaxed some of the driving hours rules for the transport of various essential items. They have done this in an attempt to try and combat the panic buying that has been caused by the coronavirus. Of course you can read the statement online if you want. The exemption does not apply to drivers who are doing deliveries right to the consumers. This relaxation applies from 00:01 from Wednesday 18th of March and it is going to run until the 16th of April. The department have stated that they reserve the right to withdraw the relaxation earlier if any of the circumstances change. The department want to make it as clear as possible that driver safety cannot be compromised at any stage of the process. Drivers should not be expected to drive while they are tired at all and if you work in driver jobs or even in an driver recruitment agency then you will know how important moves like this can be.

The requirement is for you to take a break of 45 minutes after you have been driving for 4.5 hours. This has been replaced with a 45 minute break after 55 hours of driving. On top of this, drivers cannot Use relaxation A and D at the same time as they have to have a good amount of rest before. The practical implantation of the relaxation rules should be through the agreement that is being made between employees and the driving representatives. The drivers in question have to note on their tachograph charts or even on their printouts why they are exceeding the limit. This is usually the case in an emergency or if enforcement is required. With all of this in mind, you have to make sure that you are staying safe on the road.

It's now day two of the Commercial Motor Show of 2020 and it looks like there is going to be a buzzing conference programme which is exploring all sorts of things, which range from skills shortages to Brexit implications and even fleet safety as well. When you look at the Road to Zero session, you will soon find that fleet operators at places such as John Lewis and even Hermes are talking about the steps they are taking to introduce more natural gas vehicles and bio-fuels too. In the afternoon, the Breakout Session 1 is going to focus on staying compliant. This of course, brings together the people at the Transport for London and even the DVSA. If you work at an haulage recruitment agency or if you work in driver jobs then you will know how exciting this can be.

Breakout Session 2 is going to help those who are struggling to recruit skilled employees for their workforce. On top of this, it's going to help those who are having a hard time during the Covid-19 pandemic too. Speakers which come from the RHA, XPO Logistics and even Unite are all going to be keen on hearing how every topic comes together as the session begins to take shape. You will also be able to learn more about the legal implications of transporting goods when the UK happens to leave the EU. The transport company Backhouse Jones are going to be giving some guidance on this so you won't have to worry about anything there. Of course, if you want to find out more about this then make sure that you watch this space for any new updates as this should tell you everything you need to know.