Overcoming the Rest Gap: Why Drivers Fail to Take Sufficient Breaks and How to Address It
22nd Nov 2023
In the fast-paced world of transportation, drivers play a crucial role in ensuring
the timely delivery of goods and services. However, the pressure to meet deadlines
and maintain productivity can
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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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Application Denied – ‘History of non-compliance’
20th Sep 2023
The DVSA recently rejected
a new application from previous licence holder who had their licence revoked.
A
disqualified haulage director has had their application for a restricted
operator’s li
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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
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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
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The Consequences from a lack of compliance – 2 Year Disqualification
27th Jul 2023
Operator receives a two-year disqualification as an Operator and Transport Manager from DTC (Deputy Traffic Commissioner) Nick Denton.
The story starts back in 2017 where Leicester-based operator
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3 Ways To Support Your Drivers Mental Health
26th May 2023
How often do you ask your drivers how they are?
This is just one of the ways you can open up conversations
with your team to check in and see how they are doing. We now know that one in
four H
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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
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Hefty fine for haulier whose truck sped at 110km with cracked brake disc
25th May 2023
A haulier was hit with a €15,000 fine after their driver was caught speeding with a cracked brake disc.
A routine inspection from German police uncovered dangerous defects to the vehicles bra
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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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Is tyre management more important than ever?
27th Apr 2023
Over the past few years there has been more focus on all aspects of heavy vehicle maintenance, it could be said, none more than tyres. With as recent as 2021 the government introduced a ban on 10-y
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How to renew your SmartAnalysis subscription with SmartCompliance
13th Feb 2023
Your subscription is up for renewal and to
save time and money you’ve decided to renew your SmartAnalysis pre-pay
subscription online, fantastic!
Here are the quick and simple steps to take whe
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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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Driving a van over the festive period? Remember…
16th Dec 2022
The end of the year is here and as we all know it gets incredibly busy! But there’s some crucial things not to forget whilst you’re out on the road – especially when driving a van the DVSA remind us.A
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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
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What happens if you commit tachograph fraud?
9th Nov 2022
What is
tachograph fraud?
Tachograph
fraud is usually when a driver/ haulier has falsified records in order to
illegally drive their HGV for longer periods than drivers’ hours ruling
permi
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The Consequences of a Bridge Strike - Discover 7 Ways You Can Reduce the Risk...
27th Oct 2022
Network Rail research from November 2020 has shown 43% of
lorry drivers admit to not measuring their vehicle before heading out on the
road, and 52% admit to not taking low bridges into account.
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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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Could vans require tachographs in the not so distant future?
30th Aug 2022
Under DVSA rules, all commercial vehicles over 3.5 tonnes
used in the course of business must record their movements using a tachograph. Tachographs
record information about driving time, speed and
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Vans come under scrutiny from lack of safety checks
30th Aug 2022
According to the DVSA 89% of vehicles stopped by their partners (Avon & Sommerset Police, Bristol City Council and HMRC) in Bristol at the beginning of August were found to be dangerous.Defects includ
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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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How to carry out daily HGV walkaround safety checks
18th Jul 2022
HGV walkaround safety checks are crucial for any vehicle operation. HGV drivers, in particular, need to be extra vigilant when carrying out these safety checks as they will be able to stop potenti
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How difficult is it to analyse your tachograph data?
18th Jul 2022
Who can use SmartAnalysis?
We’ve had a few enquiries from people who are wondering if they can analyse their own tachograph data using SmartAnalysis. Their assumption was that they needed an externa
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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
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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 Gear Highlighting the Responsibilities of HGV Drivers
18th Jul 2022
In the latest instalment of Top Gear on BBC One we were treated to an episode of HGV heaven. Seeing the trio Chris, Freddie and Paddy get to grips with some of the finest machinery our industry has to
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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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