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Feb 2, 20211 min read

DVSA brings 10-year tyre ban into force

From 1st February, tyres aged over 10 years are banned on the front steered axles of lorries, buses and coaches along with all single...

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

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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...

Roll out of bodycams for DVSA frontline enforcement staff

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Aug 25, 20201 min read

Roll out of bodycams for DVSA frontline enforcement staff

From now on you may see DVSA staff are starting to wear body-worn cameras on roadside checks and site visits. The DVSA are investing in...

Heavy vehicle exemptions – trailers and PSVs updated guidance

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Aug 11, 20201 min read

Heavy vehicle exemptions – trailers and PSVs updated guidance

Heavy vehicle testing restarted at Authorised Testing Facilities (ATFs) on 04 July 2020. DVSA will be using flexible exemptions until...

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...

Further Driver CPC training dates released to meet growing demand

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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...

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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

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

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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...

Top myths about DVSA roadside enforcement

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Jun 8, 20204 min read

Top myths about DVSA roadside enforcement

Myths. Every job has them. Those niggling misconceptions often fed by people’s prejudices or misunderstandings. DVSA's roadside enforcement

Additional online driver CPC dates released to meet the growing demand

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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

Access to toilet and hand washing facilities for drivers - DoT letter ensures you won't get refused

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Jun 1, 20201 min read

Access to toilet and hand washing facilities for drivers - DoT letter ensures you won't get refused

Drivers are legally entitled to easy and safe access to toilets and hand washing facilities while carrying out their work. The Department...

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Jun 1, 20201 min read

DVSA - Drivers' hours rules update

As part of the Government’s effort to keep supply chains moving throughout the coronavirus outbreak, the Government announced a temporary...

Brexit guidance for hauliers moving goods through roll-on, roll-off ports

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Sep 25, 20191 min read

Brexit guidance for hauliers moving goods through roll-on, roll-off ports

UK hauliers and drivers who operate in the EU will need new documents if the UK leaves the EU without a deal on 31 October 2019. The...

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

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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...

NTP

Feb 22, 20182 min read

Changes to fines for commercial drivers

From Monday 5 March 2018, DVSA traffic examiners will start issuing on-the-spot fines for all drivers hours offences committed over the...

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...

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

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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...

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...

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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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