Key considerations when selecting a compliance management software supplier
18th Oct 2023
Tachograph analysis software is
now widely available from a variety of suppliers, and the products are very
similar in terms of features and price. So how do you choose the right supplier
for yo
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30% Increase in Speeding HGVs
27th Apr 2023
The number of HGV drivers caught speeding on motorways in 2021 increased by 30% from the previous year. There were 23,136 truck drivers charged for the offence, compared to 17,439 in 2020.
Th
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EU driving licence revision
18th Jan 2023
Changes could see category B licence weight limits increased to 4.25 tonnesThe EU is working on a proposal that would see a new driving licence directive in 2023 that would increase weight limit fo
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The wrong way to drive into 2023…
18th Jan 2023
New Year new you? These drivers definitely didn’t get the memo; from police
chases to drink driving. These drivers are prime examples of what not to do
when driving
Driver caught drink d
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SmartLicence demo has unexpected outcome
27th Oct 2022
Recently,
our SmartCompliance team onboarded a new customer onto our SmartLicence driving
licence verification platform. The customer had already utilised our SmartAnalysis so
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DVSA operation targeting high risk vehicles found 1 in 10 had the most dangerous mechanical issues
27th Oct 2022
The Investigation
A GB-wide investigation carried out by the DVSA showed
serious faults uncovered on HGVs and light commercial vehicles included problems
with steering, suspension, wheels, tyre
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Plans to allow car license holders to drive trucks are fought with safety concerns
27th Sep 2022
In an
attempt to tackle the ever-growing shortage of HGV drivers the government has
proposed multiple ideas on how they can solve the issues our industry is currently
facing.
The most
conte
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Top 5 Tips For Tachograph Management
16th Aug 2022
Tachograph and compliance management can be a
minefield for transport businesses, and with good reason. There are regulations
around driving time, rest periods and working days as well as vehicle
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1 in 5 Drivers Admit Taking Penalty Points for Someone Else
18th Jul 2022
Police are aware of a common licence fraud that seems to be becoming all too common. Taking penalty points for another driver may seem like a selfless thing to do, taking the points and claiming th
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Top 3 Ways Transport Managers can prevent HGV Accidents
18th Jul 2022
Taking Frequent Rests
No, I don’t mean you as the transport manager but your drivers, yes! Analysing your drivers’ tachograph data and ensuring that they’re taking the rest time required to not only
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How often should you check drivers’ licences?
18th Jul 2022
Checking driver’s licences is a key part in transport managers staying compliant and monitoring drivers penalty’s and discretions. In a recent update (April, 2022) to the Senior Traffic Commissioner’s
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What else does Descartes do?
Posted by rrowlands@descartes.com on 18th May 2022
One stop to smarter compliance
In this age where technology has taken over, where we have a list of passwords the length of a HGV and the list of platforms we use on a daily basis continues t
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Hands off the wheel?
Posted by rrowlands@descartes.com on 18th May 2022
Here’s another scenario to add to the list of ‘What not to do when driving!’.
Thames Valley Police reported they pulled over a HGV driver after he was caught driving with no hands on the wheel. The d
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Disqualified driver used a false licence
Posted by AndrewT on 15th Jun 2021
The story of a disqualified driver using a false licence in the North Wales Chronicle highlights why road transport operators of all sizes must have a robust and reliable process for checking their dr
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SmartCompliance Tips & Tricks - Resetting your password
Posted by AndrewT on 12th May 2021
Welcome to our first post of SmartCompliance Tips and Tricks. We will be sharing some useful tips on using SmartCompliance which will save you time and help you get the most out of the features availa
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HGV driver eating out of a bowl at the wheel
Posted by AndrewT on 27th Apr 2021
A HGV driver was caught by an undercover police officer eating from a bowl whilst driving on the M1. The driver was stopped after he was spotted with no hands on the steering wheel.
Leicestershire Po
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Have your say on mobile phone use
Posted by AndrewT on 29th Oct 2020
A consultation has been launched to strengthen the laws around the use of a mobile phone whilst in charge of a vehicle on the road. Laws exist to stop drivers using mobile phones already, however, t
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Banned drivers on the rise
Posted by AndrewT on 17th May 2019
The number of drivers that have had their driving licence revoked under the Road Traffic Act has increased by 33.5% according to new figures released by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA).
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Gwent Police targeting HGV driving offences
Posted by fionastewart on 19th Aug 2016
Operations by Gwent Police to crackdown on offending HGV drivers resulted in four vehicles being sized over four days. The Gwent force were seeking to reduce incidents that involve vehicles over 7.5 t
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Driving Licence checks increase 30% over the last 12 months
Posted by fionastewart on 4th Aug 2016
According to Freedom of Information figures seen by the Association for Driving Licence Verification (ADLV), driving licence checks carried out by fleets have risen by 30.4% over the last 12 months.
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12 months ago we said goodbye to the paper counterpart … what does this mean for employers?
Posted by fionastewart on 15th Jun 2016
The paper driving licence counterpart was abolished in June 2015 as part of a Government initiative to cut red tape. All employers must ensure that anyone that is required to drive on behalf of the bu
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Would your drivers tell you about receiving points on their driving licence?
Posted by fionastewart on 22nd Feb 2016
According to research conducted on behalf of RAC Insurance the answer is probably no as almost 9 out of 10 motorists would not tell their employer if they received points on their driving licence.
As
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