Simplified guidance on EU rules on drivers’ hours and working time
Posted by AndrewT on 2nd Apr 2015
Simplified but far from simple.
The Department for Transport have published a new 23 page guide to simplify the EU drivers’ hours and working time rules. You can download a copy here.
These rules de
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HGV drivers offences
Posted by AndrewT on 27th Feb 2015
What are the most common offences for HGV drivers? How might they be avoided?
See below HGV drivers offences from 2013 vs 2014 in numbers. Download a PDF of HGV Driver offences here.
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Ramping up drivers’ hours enforcement in EU
Posted by AndrewT on 26th Feb 2015
EU laws regarding tachographs and drivers’ hours are ineffective if there is inadequate enforcement of them. In the UK the DVSA and Police are responsible for enforcement of the regulations that apply
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Over 50% of HGV drivers on M5/M6 exceeded drivers’ hours in 12 months
Posted by AndrewT on 2nd Jan 2015
In a year-long operation on the M5 between and J4 and the M6 between J6 for Spaghetti Junction and J14 more than 200 HGV drivers were found to have exceeded their permitted working drivers’ hours.
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What does the latest Fleet Compliance Checks report tell us?
Posted by AndrewT on 18th Nov 2014
The latest Fleet Compliance Checks report (2013 to 2014) was published at the end of October.
The Department for Transport commissions this report. It is produced by their in-house analytical consult
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EU Drivers’ hours compliance – A summary guide for new drivers and operators
Posted by AndrewT on 21st Oct 2014
All professional LGV, bus and coach drivers are governed complex rules concerning the use of the vehicle tachograph and their drivers’ hours. This summary guide provides a basic overview for drivers
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Suspended prison sentences for drivers convicted of tachograph fraud
Posted by AndrewT on 16th Oct 2014
Four drivers pleaded guilty and were convicted at Newry Crown Court in Northern Ireland for offences connected to fraud and forgery of tachograph records. Prison sentences from 5 to 11 months, suspend
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HGV operator fined £1,900 for drivers' hours offences in Northern Ireland
Posted by AndrewT on 29th Jul 2014
Eight charges relating to HGV drivers who failed to take the required daily rest resulted in a fine of £1,900 for a County Antrim-based HGV operator following an intelligence-led investigation by the
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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
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Loaning HGVs can be more expensive than you might think.
Posted by AndrewT on 10th Apr 2013
A farmer was recently fined £500 after he failed to produce tachograph charts for a HGV he loaned to a friend. The driver was also prosecuted and fined £350. The vehicle was used sporadically by the f
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Want to be left alone by VOSA? – IRTE Conference 13 Sept 2012
Posted by AndrewT on 26th Sep 2012
The IRTE Conference on 13 September 2012 at the Heritage Motor Centre, Gaydon focused on strategies for cost effective fleet management and operations.
The conference included some fantastic speakers
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