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Latest Blog
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Application Denied – ‘History of non-compliance’
The DVSA recently rejected a new application from previous licence holder who had their licence … Read more -
Which Operators Licence do I need?
Read on to view the three types of O-Licences available in the UK and the differences between th … Read more -
HGV Driver Films DVSA Inspection Experience
25-year-old James, who goes by @truckinwithjames on Instagram and TikTok, recently filmed his ex … Read more -
The Consequences from a lack of compliance – 2 Year Disqualification
Operator receives a two-year disqualification as an Operator and Transport Manager from DTC (Depu … Read more -
3 Ways To Support Your Drivers Mental Health
How often do you ask your drivers how they are? This is just one of the ways you can open up c … Read more -
Yet Another Bridge Strike
HGV driver accused of driving an unsafe lorry collided with the Greenock Bridge in Inverclyde, … Read more -
Hefty fine for haulier whose truck sped at 110km with cracked brake disc
A haulier was hit with a €15,000 fine after their driver was caught speeding with a cracked bra … Read more -
30% Increase in Speeding HGVs
The number of HGV drivers caught speeding on motorways in 2021 increased by 30% from the previo … Read more -
Is tyre management more important than ever?
Over the past few years there has been more focus on all aspects of heavy vehicle maintenance, it … Read more
Latest News
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DVSA: Posting Declaration enforcement begins 1st October 2023
From the 2nd February 2023 UK operators transporting goods between two points in the EU for commer … Read more -
£8m Funding for Truck Stop Upgrades – UK GOV
Published last week, by the Department for Transport, it was announced that £8m of funding ha … Read more -
Smart tachograph deadline delays for UK registered vehicles
The fitment of second-generation smart tachographs to all newly registered goods vehicles over … Read more -
DfT: Annual test relaxations for Earned Recognition participants?
You may have heard about the consultation last month, launched by the Department for Transport (DfT … Read more -
DVSA Release ‘Updated & Improved’ Guide to Maintaining Roadworthiness
The updated DVSA guide is now easier to navigate with a new fresh look to it.The guide is essential … Read more -
Changes coming to the HGV and PSV inspection manuals from 1st April 2023
DVSA announces changes to the PSV and HGV inspections manuals following feedback and review from v … Read more -
Driving Licence renewal delays during COVID backlog
According to the BBC three million people who applied for a driving licence during the COVID pandemi … Read more -
DVSA: Consultation on proposed reforms to Driver CPC
The Department for Transport has launched a consultation about proposed reforms to the Driver Cer … Read more -
Figures in Staffordshire show more than 950 drivers were prosecuted for using mobile phones whilst at the wheel last year
Drivers in Staffordshire are being warned not to put their lives and others at risk by using their … Read more -
Brand New Dashboard for SmartAnalysis
In our latest release SmartAnalysis has a brand new dashboard. The dashboard includes six new widg … Read more
