Transport compliance advice

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 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 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...

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...

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, 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...

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...