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The Transport Manager (often abbreviated to "TM" ) role is one of the most important positions in UK transport operations. While it can sometimes be viewed as mainly administrative, the Transport Manager is actually vital to ensuring that vehicles, drivers and...
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...
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...
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...
Being a Goods Vehicle Operator requires many different measures to be implemented in order for you to keep your licence. One of the ways you can keep your licence and stay compliant is through ensuring your OCRS stays green. So, what is your OCRS and how can you keep...