Hammersmith Road – 19 May 2025

Contractors on behalf of JC Decaux will be installing new advertising hoardings on Hammersmith Road at the junction with Butterwick.

To facilitate these works, Hammersmith Road will be closed to traffic going westbound.

Announcement from Parksafe – Road Skills online – Bridge strikes

RSO Partnership Press Release

I hope your week is going well!

I’m pleased to share our latest press release announcing an exciting new partnership with Road Skills Online, aimed at addressing the growing issue of bridge strikes.

Individually, both training and technology are proven tools in preventing these costly and dangerous incidents. Together, they become even more powerful—reinforcing and supporting one another. For example, if a driver forgets key elements of their training, our Low Bridge Detection System (LBDS) can serve as a timely reminder. Conversely, if a driver is tempted to ignore an LBDS warning, their prior training may prompt them to take it seriously.

We’d greatly appreciate it if you could consider featuring this announcement in your upcoming print or digital content. Your support in sharing this exciting development would be invaluable to us.

Kind regards

Louise Smith

Design and Marketing Manager

Procedures for Coaches at the Port of Dover – May Half Term

Dear Member,

Please see the attached procedure for coaches travelling through the Port of Dover during the May half-term.

On Friday, 23rd May, the Cruise Terminal will be in use for coach operations from 05:00 to 23:59 and all coaches scheduled to depart during this time must proceed here first before travelling to the Ferry Terminal.

Upon arrival at the Cruise Terminal, you will receive a number as part of the sequencing process and any coach arriving at the Ferry Terminal without their number will be redirected.

For further information, please visit Port Of Dover | Official Website Of The Dover Harbour Board

 

Member feedback – Office of the Traffic Commissioner Accessibility Survey

Dear Member,

The Office of the Traffic Commissioner has recently issued a survey regarding accessibility, and we want to understand how our members feel about it.

This short form includes just three questions and should only take a couple of minutes to complete. Your responses, especially your honest views in the final question, will help guide the UKCOA’s conversations with government and stakeholders as we continue to represent the coach industry’s interests on this important issue.

Your feedback is anonymous and greatly appreciated.  To access the form please click here.

Backhouse Jones – Keep your wheels turning: Important updates 

2025 Border Force report: What hauliers need to know

A new report outlines growing expectations on hauliers to improve vehicle security, collaborate with authorities, and prepare for stricter enforcement under the Clandestine Entrant Civil Penalty Scheme.

 

BHJ is BACK on the road with RHA Spring Briefings

Our employment law team is joining the RHA Spring Briefings to explore the draft Employment Rights Bill and what it means for haulage and coach operators. Should you act now or wait? Find your nearest event and book through your RHA Area Manager today.

 

New podcast episode: Driver-operator relationships & legal changes

In our latest episode, we unpack the impact of rising National Insurance contributions and explore how upcoming employment law reforms could reshape driver relationships across the transport sector.

 

DISCOVER BACK ACADEMY’S EXPERT VIRTUAL TRAINING SESSIONS, DESIGNED FOR THE TRANSPORT INDUSTRY