Welcome to the Coversure Dudley blog. Here you'll find a range of helpful guides to getting the insurance protection you need.
27 October 2017
The quality of our air has become a hot political issue over the last few months with the government coming under increasing pressure to clean up the air we breathe. The problem is most acute in our towns and cities; indeed, research from the Royal College of Physicians (RCP) and Lancet Countdown shows that 44 UK cities are in breach of recommended World Health Organisation (WHO) guidelines for air quality
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18 October 2017
There’s been a lot of industry talk lately about the potential benefits of installing forward-facing cameras in trucks – particularly when it comes to saving on truck insurance. In-vehicle cameras aren’t new and they’ve been used by both private car and commercial drivers such as couriers for some time. The footage from them has been used to settle claims, but they are relatively new to the truck and haulage industries.
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22 September 2017
The UK government’s decision to start testing driverless trucks on Britain’s roads sparked a heated debate amongst hauliers, truck insurance providers and other road users. Some heralded the move as brilliant, citing the environmental and safety advantages that such vehicles could bring. Others pointed out the dangers of unmanned trucks and raised questions over the threat to drivers’ jobs.
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30 August 2017
It never ceases to amaze us the number of calls we get for truck insurance quotes from truck owners who do not have an operator licence. Even more astounding is the percentage of those enquiring who do not even know that they need an operator’s licence. The simple fact is that if you want to carry goods in connection with your trade or business you will need a truck operator’s licence – that’s the law in the UK and the EU.
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24 July 2017
The truck and haulage business has never been more competitive and for operators to turn a profit means watching every penny and saving money where you can. Some costs – such as fuel and road tax – are out of your hands. But other big ticket expenses, such as truck insurance or truck fleet insurance are ones you can save money on if you get the right advice. In this latest blog from Coversure Dudley, we’ll give you the benefits of our decades of industry experience to help you save money and possibly get cheaper truck insurance cover.
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