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Article: Unlocking the Legal Secrets of the Road Haulage Industry: A Candid Conversation with a Top Transport Lawyer
21 April 2024
In the world of moving goods by road, following the rules is super important. But it's not always easy to know what's...
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Key Safety Tips for Operating Scaffolding Trucks
15 April 2024
Scaffolding Safety is crucial when operating scaffolding trucks in the UK, a common tool for businesses in Constructi...
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Coming Soon: Euro 7 Standard for Cleaner Vehicles
07 April 2024
Since 1992, new vehicles in Europe have had to meet certain standards for emissions. These standards have been update...
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Lessons to be learnt! From a Hollywood film!
01 April 2024
The tragic incident on the set of the film "Rust" involving Hannah Gutierrez-Reed and Alec Baldwin, resulting in the ...
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Tacho Trouble
13 March 2024
Here is a question that came to our helpdesk yesterday:
Question: Help needed! Our driver's digital tachograph card i...
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Period of Grace
02 March 2024
A Period of Grace permits an operator who currently fails to meet a mandatory licence requirement to keep operating, ...
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Preparing and Responding to DVSA Desk-Based Assessments
02 March 2024
In the pursuit of enhanced efficiency in regulatory assessments, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has a...
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Understanding the Compliance Procedures for a Written-Off Vehicle
18 February 2024
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What are the necessary steps regarding the operator's licence disc and the plating certificate for a vehicl...
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Question: Can you tell me whether a driver from the EU, with a UK driving licence, EU tachograph card and EU Driver Qualification Card (issued in the EU in 2023), can drive a HGV in the UK?
18 February 2024
Question:
Can you tell me whether a driver from the EU, with a UK driving licence, EU tachograph card and EU Driver ...
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Traffic Commissioner's Strong Stance on Falsified Records by Haulage Director
11 February 2024
The Traffic Commissioner for the West Midlands, Miles Dorrington, expressed his dismay at a recent public inquiry, de...
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Road Haulage Industry Challenges: Rising Costs and Sustainability Strategies in 2024
21 January 2024
The latest annual cost movement report from the Road Haulage Association (RHA) paints a challenging picture for the h...
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Balancing Scaffold Integrity and Operator Licence Regulations
15 January 2024
Erecting scaffold requires thorough preparation and adherence to specific steps to ensure safety. The process begins ...
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