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Latest Blog
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Overcoming the Rest Gap: Why Drivers Fail to Take Sufficient Breaks and How to Address It
In the fast-paced world of transportation, drivers play a crucial role in ensuring the timely de … Read more -
Key considerations when selecting a compliance management software supplier
Tachograph analysis software is now widely available from a variety of suppliers, and the produc … Read more -
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 -
How to renew your SmartAnalysis subscription with SmartCompliance
Your subscription is up for renewal and to save time and money you’ve decided to renew your Smart … Read more -
EU driving licence revision
Changes could see category B licence weight limits increased to 4.25 tonnesThe EU is working on a … Read more -
The wrong way to drive into 2023…
New Year new you? These drivers definitely didn’t get the memo; from police chases to drink drivi … Read more -
Driving a van over the festive period? Remember…
The end of the year is here and as we all know it gets incredibly busy! But there’s some crucial thi … Read more -
Driver CPC Warning: Demand on the Rise
Operators are being firmly urged to begin planning their drivers CPC training now to avoid the im … Read more -
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 driving licen … 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
Latest News
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DVLA Launches site showing Tachograph and Driver CPC details
The DVLA have launched a new website that enables commercial drivers to view their CPC and tach … Read more -
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 -
DVSA Update: Remote Tachograph Monitoring Trial
The DVSA has recently told industry press that the current trial of remote tachograph sensin … Read more -
Police Operations Continue To Target Poor Driving Behaviour
Northamptonshire Police have continued the good work of many police forces and vehicle agencies ac … Read more -
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
