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Latest Blog
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What happens if you commit tachograph fraud?
What is tachograph fraud? Tachograph fraud is usually when a driver/ haulier has falsified … Read more -
The Consequences of a Bridge Strike - Discover 7 Ways You Can Reduce the Risk...
Network Rail research from November 2020 has shown 43% of lorry drivers admit to not measuring t … Read more -
SmartLicence demo has unexpected outcome
Recently, our SmartCompliance team onboarded a new customer onto our SmartLicence … Read more -
DVSA operation targeting high risk vehicles found 1 in 10 had the most dangerous mechanical issues
The Investigation A GB-wide investigation carried out by the DVSA showed serious faults uncove … Read more -
Plans to allow car license holders to drive trucks are fought with safety concerns
In an attempt to tackle the ever-growing shortage of HGV drivers the government has proposed mu … Read more -
Could vans require tachographs in the not so distant future?
Under DVSA rules, all commercial vehicles over 3.5 tonnes used in the course of business must recor … Read more -
Vans come under scrutiny from lack of safety checks
According to the DVSA 89% of vehicles stopped by their partners (Avon & Sommerset Police, Bristol Ci … Read more -
Top 5 Tips For Tachograph Management
Tachograph and compliance management can be a minefield for transport businesses, and with good … Read more -
How to carry out daily HGV walkaround safety checks
HGV walkaround safety checks are crucial for any vehicle operation. HGV drivers, in particular, … Read more -
How difficult is it to analyse your tachograph data?
Who can use SmartAnalysis? We’ve had a few enquiries from people who are wondering if they can ana … Read more -
Check your vehicle not your texts
In a recent road traffic stop a driver of a articulated HGV was pulled over as they were seen textin … Read more -
1 in 5 Drivers Admit Taking Penalty Points for Someone Else
Police are aware of a common licence fraud that seems to be becoming all too common. Taking penal … Read more -
Top Gear Highlighting the Responsibilities of HGV Drivers
In the latest instalment of Top Gear on BBC One we were treated to an episode of HGV heaven. Seeing … Read more -
Top 3 Ways Transport Managers can prevent HGV Accidents
Taking Frequent Rests No, I don’t mean you as the transport manager but your drivers, yes! Analysi … Read more
Latest News
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JAUPT to become a part of the DVSA
An announcement this week from the DVSA revealed that the Joint Approvals Unit for Periodic Traini … Read more -
Clarification on Driver Activity Recording Rules by DVSA
There has been written clarification from the DVSA and Department for Transport regarding the recen … Read more -
DVSA Announce Revised Guidance on Categorisation of Defects
The revised guidance on how the DVSA categorise vehicle defects in roadside checks has now been pub … Read more -
Nowhere to hide says DVSA on tachograph violations
The DVSA is now utilising a new technology in order to more easily detect tachograph violations … Read more -
Update to goods vehicle operating licences
The UK’s Traffic Commissioners for Great Britain have published an updated guide relating to thei … Read more -
Updates Rules for Drivers' Hours Records
August 2020 Regulation (EU 2020/0154 came into effect. It detailed how drivers should record thei … Read more
