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Driver CPC on target – panic over?

Posted by AndrewT on 12th Aug 2014

It appears that the vast majority of drivers will have completed their 35 hours’ Certificate of Professional Competence (Driver CPC) training by the September 10 deadline. It was estimated that betwee … Read more
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Revised DVSA Guide to Maintaining Roadworthiness

Posted by AndrewT on 24th Jul 2014

According to the VOSA Effectiveness Report in 2012/13, 144,472 mechanical checks were conducted resulting in 56,144 prohibitions (38.9%). The top prohibition defects include all the basics such as Br … Read more
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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 … Read more
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Hauliers disqualified for misleading authorities

Posted by AndrewT on 23rd May 2014

Nick Jones, The West Midlands Traffic Commissioner, has disqualified two haulage firms following investigations by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) for drivers' hours offences and unlice … Read more
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Time to get a grip of your HGV drivers’ hours?

Posted by AndrewT on 6th Feb 2014

Drivers’ hours infringements regularly top the offences reported by the authorities.  Road transport operators need to demonstrate they understand the requirements of law regarding the digital tachogr … Read more
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Have your say on Government motoring agencies

Posted by AndrewT on 14th Jan 2014

The Transport Committee has launched an inquiry into the Government’s motoring agencies. The purpose of the inquiry is to look at the user experience when interacting with them and make recommendation … Read more
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Have your say on Driver CPC

Posted by AndrewT on 23rd Jul 2013

The European Commission has launched a public consultation on  Driver CPC to assess: how effective it is contribution to road safety what could improve its effectiveness The consultation addre … Read more
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HGV Road User Levy Bill - 6% to pay more?

Posted by AndrewT on 19th Jul 2013

On Mon 18th July Stephen Hammond MP corrected a figure quoted in debating the HGV Road User Levy Bill, on Tuesday 23 October 2012 and Tuesday 20 November 2012. However according to government sources … Read more
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HGV Road User Levy Bill - 6% to pay more?

Posted by AndrewT on 19th Jul 2013

On Mon 18th July Stephen Hammond MP corrected a figure quoted in debating the HGV Road User Levy Bill, on Tuesday 23 October 2012 and Tuesday 20 November 2012. However 6% of vehicles will end up payi … Read more
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VOSA to step up targeted checks?

Posted by AndrewT on 16th Jul 2013

With the merger with the Driving Standards Agency ahead and recent comments from the Senior Traffic Commissioner it is interesting times for VOSA. Opinion on the merger with DSA appears to be split 50 … Read more
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Have your say on Driver CPC exemption proposals

Posted by AndrewT on 13th Jun 2013

The Driving Standards Agency wants to hear your views and has launched a consultation on the scope of Driver CPC (DCPC) exemptions. This includes taking vehicles to and from VOSA testing facilities. … Read more
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Have your say on VOSA fees

Posted by AndrewT on 30th Apr 2013

VOSA has launched a consultation on proposals to change the fees for a range of services it carries out, including: Testing of heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) and public service vehicles (PSVs) - buses … Read more
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Tachographs and trailers

Posted by AndrewT on 21st Mar 2013

There appears to be some confusion about towing trailers carring goods in coomercial transport and when you need to use a tachograph.  It is your responsibility to ensure you are familiar with the law … Read more
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3 points and a fine for sneezing?

Posted by AndrewT on 19th Feb 2013

Driving with a cold or flu could be far more dangerous than you realise, accounting for 2,500 accidents per week in the winter months. According to experts if you have a stuffy head, feel groggy or s … Read more
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Recession? What recession?

Posted by AndrewT on 3rd Jan 2013

According to research from the retail consultancy Conlumino conducted on 30 December 59% of consumers expect to cut their spending in the next six months and almost 50% think the economy will get wors … Read more