Smarthaul Links and Other Useful Information

As the UK's trusted Internet location for hauliers to remain current with regulations, control and compliance in the industry and be automatically updated with the ever changing information needed to effectively operate their business, Smarthaul provide all of the mandatory information to members through the Smarthaul Library. However, there will always be additional information desired by members and this section of Smarthaul provides summaries and links for other information that could be useful in the day to day running of your business.

Corporate Information
Partners
Motoring and Industry Organisations
Road Tolls and Congestion Charging
Government Sites


Corporate Information

Smarthaul is Subsidiary of the Mpower1 Group of Companies, an international operation, headquartered in the UK and operating from offices around the world, specializing in business creation, turnaround, growth and development. Please visit Mpower1 at http://www.mpower1.com


Partners

Smarthaul has formed several strategic partnerships with companies and their details and links are below.

TNN - Transport News Network

Britains premiere on-line news network for the Transport Industry, whatever the news, whatever the interest, look here for it first.
http://www.tnn.co.uk/

Connect 360 International Ltd

Connect 360 International is the supplier of the CoView software to Smarthaul. CoView is at the heart of the Smarthaul Library and brings the best in software innovation, design and construction to bear on the problems associated with the control of computer files in the public domain once they have left their point of origin.
http://www.connect360.co.uk/

Scania

Scania is a leading manufacturer of heavy trucks and buses as well as industrial and marine engines. The company also markets and sells a broad range of service-related products and Financial services.
http://www.scania.co.uk/

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Motoring Industry Organisations

The Road Haulage Association

The Road Haulage Association (RHA) provides dedicated campaigning, advice, information and business services specially tailored for the haulage industry. We also use our buying power to negotiate exclusive savings on a range of key haulage services, saving Members time and money.
http://www.rha.net/

The AA

In addition to the well know breakdown and rescue services, the AA and The AA Motoring Trust provide expert knowledge and advice on transport issues, which are respected by AA members, the public, safety experts and the Government.
http://www.theaa.com/

The RAC

The RAC offers motoring products and services including car insurance, car breakdown cover, vehicle status checks, car loans and the RAC route planner.
http://www.rac.co.uk/

The Freight Transport Association

Freight Transport Association represents the transport interests of companies moving goods by road, rail, sea and air. FTA members operate over 200,000 goods vehicles - almost half the UK fleet. In addition, they consign over 90 per cent of the freight moved by rail and over 70 per cent of sea and air freight.

FTA is dedicated to its members, helping ensure their compliance and advancing their performance.
http://www.fta.co.uk/index.htm

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Road Tolls and Congestion Charging


London Congestion Charging

Transport for London (TfL) was created in 2000 as the integrated body responsible for the Capital's transport system. TfL is responsible for a 580km network of main roads and all of London's 4,600 traffic lights. In addition, TfL manage the central London Congestion Charging scheme and regulate the city's taxis and private hire trade.
http://www.cclondon.com/

Midland Expressway Toll

You can join the M6 Toll at various junctions along the road; you just either pay on exit, or pay at one of the mainline Toll Plazas, which stretch across the whole motorway at two points along the 27 mile route. They are at Great Wyrley (northbound) and Weeford Park (southbound).
http://www.m6toll.co.uk/default.asp?mainmenuid=1

Severn River Crossing

There has been a road link across the River Severn since 1966 allowing for easy passage between Wales and England. As the level of traffic increased, the original Crossing was no longer able to cope with the congestion efficiently. Planning work on a second Crossing commenced in 1986 to investigate the best location, and the layout of the new approach roads. Work on the new Crossing began in 1992, and was completed in 1996.
http://www.severnbridge.co.uk/index.shtml

The Humber Bridge

For a long time the Humber Estuary was a barrier to trade and development between the two banks. Approval for the construction of a suspension bridge was granted in 1959 with the passing of the Humber Bridge Act and the creation of the Humber Bridge Board, although it was not until 1973 that work finally began.
http://www.humberbridge.co.uk/index.php

The Forth Estuary Transport Authority

With traffic volumes regularly exceeding 70,000 vehicles per day and long queues now a feature of peak time travel, FETA’s challenge is to reduce congestion on the bridge and encourage greater use of public transport options.
http://www.feta.gov.uk/

The Dartford Bridge

The Dartford - Thurrock River Crossing is one of Europe's most heavily used crossings and complex traffic management systems. Spanning the Thames between Dartford and Thurrock, the crossing forms a vital link in the M25, Britain's most important orbital road.
http://www.highways.gov.uk/roads/projects/4065.aspx


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Government Sites


DEFRA

Defra's core purpose is to improve the current and future quality of life. For the first time one department has brought together the interests of farmers and the countryside; the environment and the rural economy; the food we eat, the air we breathe and the water we drink.
http://www.defra.gov.uk/

Department for Trade & Industry

In a world of change and competition, the DTI is working to create the conditions for business success and help the UK respond to the challenge of globalisation.
http://www.dti.gov.uk/about/index.html

Department for Transport

The Department for Transport's objective is to oversee the delivery of a reliable, safe and secure transport system that responds efficiently to the needs of individuals and business whilst safeguarding our environment.
http://www.dft.gov.uk

Direct.Gov

Public Services all in one place.
http://www.direct.gov.uk/Homepage/fs/en

Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency is an Executive Agency of the Department for Transport (DfT).
http://www.dvla.gov.uk/

Driving Standards Agency

DSA’s vision is “Safe Driving for Life”. The overall mission is to contribute to the public service agreement objective to achieve 40% reduction in riders and drivers killed or seriously injured in road accidents, in the age group up to 24 years, by 2010 compared with the average for 1994-98. http://www.dsa.gov.uk/index.asp

Freight Best Practice
Freight Best Practice is the new name for the Transport Energy Best Practice programme. Freight Best Practice is funded by the Department for Transport and managed by Faber Maunsell Ltd to promote operational efficiency within freight operations in England.

Freight Best Practice offers FREE essential information for the freight industry covering topics such as saving fuel, developing skills, equipment and systems, operational efficiency and performance management.
http://www.freightbestpractice.org.uk/

Her Majesty's Revenue & Customs

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) ensure the correct tax is paid at the right time, whether this relates to payment of taxes received by the department or entitlement to benefits paid.
http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/home.htm

Her Majesty's Treasury

The Treasury is the United Kingdom's economics and finance ministry. It is responsible for formulating and implementing the Government's financial and economic policy.
http://www.hm-treasury.gov.uk/

Health & Safety Executive

The Health and Safety Commission is responsible for health and safety regulation in Great Britain. The Health and Safety Executive and local government are the enforcing authorities who work in support of the Commission.
http://www.hse.gov.uk/

National Driver Improvement Schemes

The National Driver Improvement Scheme is available throughout England, Scotland and Wales and run by Local Authorities or Private Companies who act as service providers to their prospective Police Authority.
http://www.driver-improvement.org.uk/

Parliamentary Advisory Council for Transport Safety

The Parliamentary Advisory Council for Transport Safety (PACTS) is an associate Parliamentary group and registered charity, advising and informing MPs and Peers on road, rail and air safety issues.
http://www.pacts.org.uk/

Skills for Logistics

Skills for Logistics is the Sector Skills Council which works alongside companies involved in moving, handling or storing goods. The organisation's job is to raise awareness of skills issues within the sector and to offer support and practical advice on all aspects of improving skills and training.
http://www.skillsforlogistics.org/

The Highways Agency

The Highways Agency is an Executive Agency of the Department for Transport (DfT), and is responsible for operating, maintaining and improving the strategic road network in England on behalf of the Secretary of State for Transport.
http://www.highways.gov.uk/

The Vehicle & Operator Services Agency

The Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA) provides a range of licensing, testing and enforcement services with the aim of improving the roadworthiness standards of vehicles ensuring the compliance of operators and drivers with road traffic legislation, and supporting the independent Traffic Commissioners.
http://www.vosa.gov.uk/

The THINK! Road Safety Website

The latest campaigns and road safety advice to keep everyone safer on the UK's roads.
http://www.thinkroadsafety.gov.uk/

Traffic Scotland

Real-time and future traffic information for Scotland.
http://www.trafficscotland.org/

Transport Research Laboratory

TRL provides independent and impartial world class research, consultancy, advice and testing for all aspects of transport.
http://www.trl.co.uk/

Transport Scotland

Transport Scotland is responsible for helping to deliver the Executive's £3 billion capital investment programme over the next decade, overseeing the safe and efficient running of Scotland's trunk roads and rail networks and establishing and running a national scheme for concessionary travel in Scotland.
http://www.transportscotland.gov.uk/

Vehicle Certification Agency

VCA is the designated UK approval authority and with more than 30 years experience supports industry by providing internationally recognised Type Approval testing and certification for vehicles, their systems and components. A leading Management Systems Certification body, VCA also provides certification to ISO 9001, ISO/TS 16949, ISO 14001, QS-9000, OHSAS 18001 and EMAS.
http://www.vca.gov.uk/

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