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Which Operators Licence do I need?

Which Operators Licence do I need?

20th Sep 2023

Read on to view the three types of O-Licences available in the UK and the differences between them. When is a goods licence needed? “You will usually need a goods vehicle operator’s lic … Read more
HGV Driver Films DVSA Inspection Experience

HGV Driver Films DVSA Inspection Experience

9th Aug 2023

25-year-old James, who goes by @truckinwithjames on Instagram and TikTok, recently filmed his experience of being inspected by the DVSA. In the video James pointed out this was the second time he … Read more
Yet Another Bridge Strike

Yet Another Bridge Strike

25th May 2023

HGV driver accused of driving an unsafe lorry collided with the Greenock Bridge in Inverclyde, Scotland. Have we heard this one before, or is it just us? The 50-year-old driver ais said to h … Read more
30% Increase in Speeding HGVs

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 … Read more
EU driving licence revision

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 … Read more
The wrong way to drive into 2023…

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 … Read more
Driver CPC Warning: Demand on the Rise

Driver CPC Warning: Demand on the Rise

13th Dec 2022

Operators are being firmly urged to begin planning their drivers CPC training now to avoid the impending impact of licencing work backlog believed to hit the industry within the next 12 months  … Read more
SmartLicence demo has unexpected outcome

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 … Read more
Top 5 Tips For Tachograph Management

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 … Read more
Check your vehicle not your texts

Check your vehicle not your texts

18th Jul 2022

In a recent road traffic stop a driver of a articulated HGV was pulled over as they were seen texting whilst driving. Once stopped, the Operations Patrol Unit for Worcestershire which runs roads po … Read more