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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...

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

NTP

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...

Take action to avoid bridge strikes says Traffic Commissioner

NTP

Sep 15, 20202 min read

Take action to avoid bridge strikes says Traffic Commissioner

Bridge strikes cause serious delay to rail services and other road users. Where buses are involved, there can also be injuries and even...

Further Driver CPC training dates released to meet growing demand

NTP

Jul 27, 20201 min read

Further Driver CPC training dates released to meet growing demand

We have today released further training dates for online driver CPC training to meet demand. We currently have the following dates...

Clarity on operator licencing for Motor racing, horsebox owners and those using HGV's for hobbies

NTP

Jun 8, 20202 min read

Clarity on operator licencing for Motor racing, horsebox owners and those using HGV's for hobbies

A lot of confusion surrounds operator licensing when it comes to those who use large vehicles over 3.5 tonnes for their hobbies. Hobbies...

Additional online driver CPC dates released to meet the growing demand

NTP

Jun 5, 20201 min read

Additional online driver CPC dates released to meet the growing demand

We have today released further training dates for online driver CPC training to meet demand. We currently have the following dates available

Coronavirus: Update on changes to road transport rules

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Jun 5, 20202 min read

Coronavirus: Update on changes to road transport rules

The EU has made temporary changes to the road transport rules that apply to operators and drivers of heavy goods and public service...

Persistent non-compliance left operator unfit to hold a licence - TC says trust is key

NTP

Feb 11, 20201 min read

Persistent non-compliance left operator unfit to hold a licence - TC says trust is key

The entire Operator Licensing regime is built around trust and honesty between the traffic commissioners and operators. The traffic

Traffic Commissioners Annual Report Published

NTP

Nov 6, 20191 min read

Traffic Commissioners Annual Report Published

Regulators say the industry has much to be proud of Annual report brings welcomed news on the braking front. The Traffic Commissioners...

NTP

Oct 15, 20191 min read

Tip Tuesday - Our tip of the week!

It's weekly #TipTuesday and this weeks tip relates to transport managers. Here it is... Transport Managers must be able to carry out...

What UK HGV operators need to do to carry out international road haulage after Brexit

NTP

Sep 20, 20191 min read

What UK HGV operators need to do to carry out international road haulage after Brexit

The Department for Transport, Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency, Traffic Commissioners for Great Britain, and Driver and Vehicle...

O-licences revoked following a string of offences and shortcomings

NTP

Nov 14, 20182 min read

O-licences revoked following a string of offences and shortcomings

Two West Midlands hauliers have had their licences revoked after a public inquiry (PI) found that there had been a string of offences and...

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

NTP

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

NTP

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...

11 things you MUST do to run a compliant transport business

NTP

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...

What you need to know about your OCRS (Operator Compliance Risk Score)

NTP

Aug 31, 20172 min read

What you need to know about your OCRS (Operator Compliance Risk Score)

OCRS stands for operator compliance risk score, we’ve produced information below telling you exactly what you need to know about your...

How to make changes to your operator licence

NTP

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...

NTP

Jul 14, 20151 min read

Have your say on driver conduct

On Monday 13 July 2015, the Senior Traffic Commissioner launched a consultation on how commissioners deal with the conduct of...

NTP

Jul 10, 20153 min read

Don’t break the bank to comply!

In our previous blog “another day, another licence revoked – how you can avoid it” we gave pointers about how the unfortunate company who...

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