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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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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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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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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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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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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New to digital tachographs? - Who is responsible for what?
Posted by AndrewT on 8th Mar 2022
What are the driver's and operators basic responsibilities? Some transport operators use vehicles fitted with digital tachographs, but have no idea on how to use them. This can lead to expensive fines
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Have your say on drivers' hours rules
Posted by AndrewT on 3rd Jan 2020
The Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) work to keep our roads safe for all users with a particular focus on HGV, bus and coach drivers. Tachograph and drivers' hours infringements are usuall
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What are the top 5 prosecuted offences for HGV operators?
Posted by AndrewT on 29th May 2019
Statistics published by the DVSA (Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency) for FY 2017-18 shows that drivers’ hours and tachograph records offences are still the most common offences for prosecution of
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Earned Recognition - What, why and how from the DVSA
Posted by AndrewT on 1st Feb 2019
Descartes had the pleasure of having Roger Dent from the DVSA present at our Partner Event in January. Roger's presentation on the DVSA's Earned Recognition scheme covered:
Why Earned Recognition
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Updated vehicle safety check leaflets from DVSA
Posted by AndrewT on 29th Jan 2019
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has updated its driver vehicle safety check leaflets. The updated leaflets provide guidance for carrying out daily safety checks on HGVs and PSVs.
The l
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