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Confused about drivers' hours compliance?

Confused about drivers' hours compliance?

Posted by AndrewT on 20th May 2022

What are drivers' hours rules and regulations? What is the difference between EU drivers' hours (which apply in the UK) and GB domestic drivers' hours? You can get the full picture in our easy to und … Read more
What else does Descartes do?

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 … Read more
Hands off the wheel?

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 … Read more
Fleet operators call for changes to Driver CPC

Fleet operators call for changes to Driver CPC

Posted by AndrewT on 11th Mar 2022

According to recent research 95% of commercial road transport operators want changes to the way that the Driver Certificates of Professional Competence (Driver CPC) is delivered. Operators are lookin … Read more
How many hours should a Transport Manager work?

How many hours should a Transport Manager work?

Posted by AndrewT on 8th Mar 2022

It all depends on the size of the fleet!The role of Transport manager is extremely important to any road transport operator and they must be able to manage the transport operation effectively in the t … Read more
DVSA makes Earned Recognition more accessible

DVSA makes Earned Recognition more accessible

Posted by AndrewT on 21st Jan 2022

The DVSA has abandoned plans to introduce one single fully digital maintenance reporting system for Earned recognition (ER) operators. The DVSA hope this will make Earned Recognition more attractive … Read more
Falling asleep at the wheel

Falling asleep at the wheel

Posted by AndrewT on 26th Nov 2021

Shocking footage of a driver falling asleep at the wheel of a HGV travelling on the M5 in November was recently posted on YouTube. Driver fatigue is a common factor in incidents involving HGV's and w … Read more
All hand-held phone use to be illegal in 2022

All hand-held phone use to be illegal in 2022

Posted by AndrewT on 19th Nov 2021

The Government is closing loopholes in the use of mobile phones making it illegal to use a hand-held device under virtually any circumstance while driving. It is already illegal to text or make a pho … Read more
Driving licence extensions ending

Driving licence extensions ending

Posted by AndrewT on 11th Nov 2021

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, driving licences that were to expire between February and December 2020 were given an automatic 11 month extension. The extension started from the date your driving l … Read more
Government review of Driver CPC

Government review of Driver CPC

Posted by AndrewT on 11th Nov 2021

The UK Government has announced that it is carrying out a review of Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC). The aim of the review is to see how it can be improved to help with driver sho … Read more
Short of drivers? Your business can still deliver

Short of drivers? Your business can still deliver

Posted by AndrewT on 17th Sep 2021

Are driver shortages impacting your business? With driver shortages, empty supermarket shelves, delivery delays and waste / recycling collections being extended it seems every sector is being affecte … Read more
Are your loads secure?

Are your loads secure?

Posted by AndrewT on 6th Jul 2021

As road users we usually focus on spotting potential hazards that are in front of us. However, for HGVs it can be the heavy load behind the driver that presents the biggest hazard.  A HGV with a 40 to … Read more
Vehicle safety checks - what are your duties?

Vehicle safety checks - what are your duties?

Posted by AndrewT on 29th Jun 2021

Whether you drive a HGV or a bus or coach, it's vital that you know what checks you need to carry out inside and outside of the vehicle before setting off. Failing to do thorough checks could result i … Read more
Disqualified driver used a false licence

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 … Read more
Tachographs and Telematics

Tachographs and Telematics

Posted by AndrewT on 20th May 2021

The latest tachographs and telematics report from Commercial Motor and Motor Transport highlights the rate at which smart tachographs are being adopted and gives an insight into operator attitudes. Sm … Read more
HGV driver eating out of a bowl at the wheel

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 … Read more
Revised guidance on defect categories

Revised guidance on defect categories

Posted by AndrewT on 26th Mar 2021

The DVSA have updated their guidance on how defects in roadside checks are categorised. The amended rules came into effect from 1 February 2021. So, if you are not sure of the changes now is the time … Read more
DVSA target vans for mechanical defects

DVSA target vans for mechanical defects

Posted by AndrewT on 19th Mar 2021

As reported in Commercial Motor a recent road safety operation in the Midlands found 24 vans with mechanical defects and the DVSA have said it will continue to target LCV drivers.  The recent operatio … Read more
HGV driver filmed holding a phone to each ear

HGV driver filmed holding a phone to each ear

Posted by AndrewT on 19th Feb 2021

A HGV driver was filmed by the police holding a mobile phone to each ear on the M4 motorway whilst steering with his elbows. The footage was captured from the cab of a police lorry driving alongside t … Read more