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Kent Access Permit required for cross-Channel HGVs

The Cabinet Office has confirmed that a Kent Access Permit will be mandatory for all HGVs using the Channel crossings to the European Union from the UK.…

Transport Operators – It’s Time. Are you Brexit Ready?

Warnings from the UK Government around the potential implications to companies that are not prepared for Brexit are beginning to emerge. And as recent research shows;…

Vocational driver conduct Statutory Document updated

The Senior Traffic Commissioner, has updated the Statutory Document on driver conduct (Statutory document 6), following a consultation on the proposed changes to how driver conduct…

SmartDownload now includes Geotab and Samsara telematics

Descartes’ SmartDownload capability has been extended with the integration of Geotab and Samsara Telematics with SmartAnalysis in the 20.09 release of SmartCompliance. SmartDownload is the automatic…

Changes to drivers’ hours and tachograph rules

As of 20 August 2020, the Department for Transport (DfT) announced some changes to the EU drivers’ hours and tachograph rules which were effective from that…

New Driver CPC Guidance is now published

The Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) have now published their new guidance for Driver CPC. The changes came into effect on 24 July 2020 following…