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...
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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...
OCRS Score – What is it and how to keep it green as Goods Vehicle Operator
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...
EU Community Licence changes from 1st January 2021 and the new requirements
The transition period for Brexit ends on the 31st December 2020, and while a trade deal has not yet been concluded there are changes that you will experience as a goods vehicle operator. The EU Community Licence is going to be phased out and replaced with a UK Licence...
Ad Blue Evasion on DVSA agenda
Following Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) discovery of operators using AdBlue cheat devices and subsequent O Licence loses it is worth for vehicle operators to review their current AdBlue practices. Whilst it is clear that the cases highlighted by DVSA and...