The dangers of ignoring the regulator
In a public inquiry at the end of last month, Calder’s Concrete Products had their licence revoked. In addition to not proving they had sufficient funds for their vehicles, the…
Traffic commissioner has seen an explosion in traction-only operators
‘Phoenix’ haulier application goes down in flames05 October 2021Chris TindallComplianceThe traffic commissioner has refused an application by a skip firm to operate HGVs after concluding that it was “a clear…
‘Phoenix’ haulier application goes down in flames
The traffic commissioner has refused an application by a skip firm to operate HGVs after concluding that it was “a clear example of a phoenix business”. West Midlands TC Nick…
Revocation for unauthorised use of operating centre
An Essex-based haulage operator has had its licence revoked after using an unauthorised operating centre. KS Transporters (UK) had also traded for months without a transport manager before its attendance…
Lone working
Lone working The basics for employers Overview A summary of your duties to protect lone workers and a video to help you Stress and other health factors Protect lone workers…
My parrot destroyed my vehicle registration certificate among most unusual reasons shared when getting a replacement
The most unusual reasons people have shared with DVLA for needing a replacement vehicle registration certificate (V5C)From:Driver and Vehicle Licensing AgencyPublished29 September 2021 “I wasn’t concentrating and shredded it”, “it was…
DVLA working with local authorities and police services to take action on unlicensed vehicles
Vehicle tax evasion is against the law and while over 98% of vehicles are taxed correctly, a small minority of vehicle keepers continue to break the law. It costs HM Treasury £94…
Streamlining the process to become a lorry and bus driver
As we told you on 16 September, some rules about learning to drive a lorry are going to change later in 2021.The changes affect:staging requirements for lorry and bus licencesthe…
New online hub for HGV driver updates
A new section on GOV.UK website has been launched which brings together all the latest information on how the government is helping to reduce the HGV driver shortage.You can also…
Traffic Commissioners launch Twitter account
The Traffic Commissioners for Great Britain are launching their Twitter account today.Our tweets will be geared towards road safety and compliance in the HGV and PSV areas.Follow us to keep…