Labeline’s Compliance Manager, Richard Shreeve, takes a look at the recent changes to the DGSA qualification. 

It is a legal requirement if you are involved in the transport of dangerous goods to appoint a Dangerous Goods Safety Adviser (DGSA). This obligation covers those undertaking the roles of packing, loading, unloading, filling or consigning dangerous goods for transport. 

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In demanding fleet environments, a dropped connection or a drained battery isn’t just an inconvenience; it’s a productivity problem. The GDS^® Tough-Dock™ from RAM^® Mounts is engineered to make sure neither happens. Designed specifically for the Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 and Active3, this spring-loaded vehicle dock is one of the best additions to the GDS^® Tech™ line and represents the most refined vehicle docking experience RAM^® has ever delivered.

Wilcomatic is pleased to be the authorised distributor of high specification Otto Christ commercial vehicle and car wash systems across Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Already featured at last year’s Commercial Vehicle show at the NEC Birmingham, Otto Christ’s latest gantry wash system, the NOVA, has more advanced features compared to the outgoing Magnum and Taurus ranges and maintains the legendary reliability of the German manufacturer. 

The UK’s road network is under increasing strain. There are now thought to be more than one million potholes across the country, with these defects a leading cause of vehicle breakdowns, according to the RAC. The impact is accelerating: last month alone saw an average of 225 pothole-related breakdowns per day - more than three times higher than the same period last year and over five times the daily average recorded across 2025.

In 2026, United Pallet Network (UPN) celebrates 25 years of pioneering development in the UK pallet network sector. It is an anniversary that honours a journey defined by strategic evolution, bold innovation, and a commitment to service excellence. 

As container volumes increase and networks become more interconnected, traffic planners are managing growing operational complexity across road, rail, and terminal operations. Industry voices explain how the role of the traffic office is evolving and how technology is beginning to support planners at the moment decisions are made.