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DVSA issued updated guidance on tyres over 10 years old

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Jan 8, 20212 min read

DVSA issued updated guidance on tyres over 10 years old

The DVSA has released further information about tyres over 10 years old. In an email to hauliers they stated: In December, we told you...

DfT urges hauliers to get a COVID test BEFORE heading to ports

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Jan 4, 20212 min read

DfT urges hauliers to get a COVID test BEFORE heading to ports

The UK's Department of Transport has today issued new guidance to hauliers urging them to get tested for COVID-19 before heading to ports...

DVSA and Traffic Commissioners BAN tyres over 10 years old for heavy vehicles and *some* minibuses

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Dec 9, 20203 min read

DVSA and Traffic Commissioners BAN tyres over 10 years old for heavy vehicles and *some* minibuses

DVSA will also be updating the categorisation of defects, annual test and MOT inspection manuals before the new legislation comes into...

Firm caught flouting drivers hours rules has O'licence suspended

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Jul 28, 20202 min read

Firm caught flouting drivers hours rules has O'licence suspended

A Birmingham operator has had its O-licence suspended for 14 days after one of its drivers drove for more than 18 hours with the longest...

Is Your Restricted Operator Licence at Risk?

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Jul 13, 20203 min read

Is Your Restricted Operator Licence at Risk?

Most companies that want to transport their own goods know that they will require a Restricted Operators Licence to do so if operating...

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Jul 8, 20201 min read

DVSA reveals changes to Driver CPC

Following the consultation on ways to improve the Driver CPC, the DVSA is planning to swiftly implement the resultant changes. The specific

CPC training bottleneck in wake of Covid-19 could hit driver supply and slow recovery

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May 13, 20202 min read

CPC training bottleneck in wake of Covid-19 could hit driver supply and slow recovery

The driver shortage crisis could be exacerbated in the wake of Covid-19 as drivers struggle to make up their CPC driver training hours,...

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Nov 26, 20193 min read

Top tips for new drivers

1) Never struggle, ask! - In an industry that is forever changing, and more complicated than some minor surgery procedures, it's never a...

Video shows what happens when drivers are called before commissioners

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Nov 7, 20191 min read

Video shows what happens when drivers are called before commissioners

Do you know that traffic commissioners hold thousands of driver conduct hearings every year? In 2018/19, there were 3112. The majority of...

Log in and Learn before the Traffic Commissioner decides its your turn!

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Oct 17, 20191 min read

A Transport Manager's obligation to keep up to date with all changes in legislation has been in the news recently. The Traffic Commissioner

Transport managers told to keep up to date on regulations by senior traffic commissioner

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Nov 12, 20182 min read

Transport managers told to keep up to date on regulations by senior traffic commissioner

The senior traffic commissioner (TC) has warned UK hauliers to keep their qualifications and development up to date. Richard Turfitt said...

Traffic Commissioners' annual reports published

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Jan 18, 20184 min read

Traffic Commissioners' annual reports published

The Traffic Commissioners for Great Britain published their annual report at the end of December 2017 and have reinforced the importance...

The easy way to set up and keep your transport company legal

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Jan 9, 20182 min read

The easy way to set up and keep your transport company legal

So you want to or already have set up your transport business, but what next?. You've just entered a minefield and now you have to be...

11 things you MUST do to run a compliant transport business

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Oct 17, 20176 min read

11 things you MUST do to run a compliant transport business

As a transport business operator you have certain undertakings that you must adhere to in order to remain compliant. The undertakings...

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Mar 3, 20173 min read

Do I need an Operators Licence?

The Operator Licencing system is complex and there are many exemptions that may or may not apply to you. The reality is that you should...

5 Easy Ways to Lose Your Operators’ Licence

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Mar 2, 20172 min read

5 Easy Ways to Lose Your Operators’ Licence

Did you know that it’s really easy to lose your operators’ licence? One of the simplest ways is to fail to keep the Traffic Commissioner...

Can you save money by doing your Driver CPC training in house?

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Oct 6, 20163 min read

Can you save money by doing your Driver CPC training in house?

As a training provider ourselves we know how difficult it can be for operators to choose the right provider to deliver your staff DCPC...

How to make changes to your operator licence

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Aug 30, 20164 min read

How to make changes to your operator licence

**Updated October 2020** Senior traffic commissioners have warned hauliers to make TC’s aware of any changes to their operating licences...

90% of O'Licence Applications are incomplete! *Tips to get your licence Granted*

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Oct 20, 20152 min read

90% of O'Licence Applications are incomplete! *Tips to get your licence Granted*

Did you know that nearly 90% of operator licence applications sent to the Central Licensing Office (CLO) in Leeds are incomplete? A...

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