One of the biggest barriers to electric HGV operations has been the lack of reliable charging on strategic routes. That is now being directly addressed. BP Pulse and Moto have confirmed plans to roll out high-powered electric truck charging across major UK motorways,...
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TIR Tests Explained: Faster Border Crossings for International Operators
The TIR system is designed to reduce delays at international borders by allowing goods to travel under customs seal. When a vehicle is approved for TIR, UK customs can inspect, pack and seal the load before it leaves the country. Once sealed, the load does not need to...
Laden Roller Brake Tests – New Operator Requirements
Laden Roller Brake Testing Requirements (in force since April 2025) Since April 2025, the DVSA requires that roller brake tests (RBTs) carried out as part of safety inspections should be performed with the vehicle laden wherever practicable. This update is included in...
EU Drivers’ hours: recording of other work
EU Drivers' hours In August 2020, new regulations were introduced, requiring all drivers operating under EU rules, regardless of the extent of their EU-regulated driving, to be able to present a comprehensive record of all their work (including driving and other...
Five Essential Tips for Preparing for a Traffic Commissioner’s Public Inquiry
As consultants at Fleet Planner Compliance Solutions Ltd., we have seen common pitfalls and mistakes that operators should keep in mind when preparing for a PI. In this article, we will describe five essential tips to help companies navigate these inquiries and ensure...
Are you analysing your tachograph data for missing mileage?
Missing mileage Accurate mileage tracking is crucial for Operator’s Licence holders to ensure compliance. It ensures that drivers are complying with regulations and driving within the legal limits. Additionally, it also helps monitor the overall safety of the vehicle....
Lost, Stolen or Damaged Driver Tachograph Card
Lost, Stolen, Damaged or Malfunctioning Driver Tachograph Card Using a Driver Tachograph Card is a legal obligation when driving a vehicle that is in scope of EU/AETR regulations and is equipped with a digital or smart tachograph. If the driver operates the vehicle...
How to lock in/out a company tachograph card
Company Tachograph Card COMPANY DIGITAL TACHOGRAPH CARD [1] is used to download data from digital tachographs (also known as a Vehicle Unit or VU). Majority of Operator’s Licence holders will be required to use a tachograph [2]. This should not be mistaken with...
Three most common reasons for a Traffic Commissioner’s Public Inquiry
A Traffic Commissioner's Public Inquiry is a public hearing held in front of a Traffic Commissioner. These are held for three reasons: To determine the application for an operator’s licence To review the operating centre facilities (vehicle parking) for an operator’s...
The Direct Vision Standard – What you need to know.
From the 1st March 2021 the Direct Vison Standard will be enforced in Greater London. This requires operators of lorries over 12 tonnes GVW to obtain a permit; failure to obtain this may result in a penalty charge. What is it? The Direct Vision Standard (DVS) has...