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Revised DVSA Guide to Maintaining Roadworthiness

Posted by AndrewT on 24th Jul 2014

According to the VOSA Effectiveness Report in 2012/13, 144,472 mechanical checks were conducted resulting in 56,144 prohibitions (38.9%). The top prohibition defects include all the basics such as Br … Read more
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Updated rules and guidance on drivers' hours

Posted by AndrewT on 28th May 2014

Drivers’ hours rules and guidance have been updated on GOV.UK. If you drive a goods vehicle or a passenger-carrying vehicle you must follow the rules on the number of hours you can drive and the brea … Read more
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Hauliers disqualified for misleading authorities

Posted by AndrewT on 23rd May 2014

Nick Jones, The West Midlands Traffic Commissioner, has disqualified two haulage firms following investigations by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) for drivers' hours offences and unlice … Read more
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Time to get a grip of your HGV drivers’ hours?

Posted by AndrewT on 6th Feb 2014

Drivers’ hours infringements regularly top the offences reported by the authorities.  Road transport operators need to demonstrate they understand the requirements of law regarding the digital tachogr … Read more
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Have your say on Government motoring agencies

Posted by AndrewT on 14th Jan 2014

The Transport Committee has launched an inquiry into the Government’s motoring agencies. The purpose of the inquiry is to look at the user experience when interacting with them and make recommendation … Read more