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Workshop fitters logging their hours when driving a goods vehicle over 3.5t?
15 January 2024
Question: Do my workshop fitters need to log their hours when driving a goods vehicle over 3.5t MAM:
While road test...
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Vehicles over 7.5 tonnes MAM using the outside lane on motorways?
10 January 2024
Question: Can heavy vehicles over 7.5 tonnes MAM use the outside lane on motorways when one lane is closed, for insta...
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Switching walk-around checks from paper to digital!
08 January 2024
Question: We're switching our walk-around check records from paper to digital, using tablets. The driver does th...
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Addressing the UK's HGV Mechanic Shortfall: A Call for Strategic Action
02 January 2024
The UK's road haulage industry is currently facing a significant challenge with a marked shortfall in heavy goods veh...
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How to Prepare for a Public Inquiry Before a Traffic Commissioner
29 December 2023
Occasionally, operators and transport managers may be called to a public inquiry before a Traffic Commissioner. Publi...
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Operator Licence Undertakings
29 December 2023
When signing the application for an Operator’s Licence, the applicant and the nominated transport manager must declar...
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Global truck driver shortage will double by 2028
28 December 2023
Over three million truck driver jobs are unfilled, or 7% of total positions, in 36 countries studied in a new report ...
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Preventing Unnecessary Public Inquiries
17 December 2023
Numerous public inquiries originate from incidents such as bridge collisions, detached wheels, or unsecured loads, an...
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Equipment when transporting dangerous goods
10 December 2023
Question:
What equipment must I carry on my vehicle if transporting dangerous goods?
Answer:
When carrying dangerous ...
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Are You Keeping Up with Your Operator Licence Commitments?
04 December 2023
Obtaining an operator's licence for heavy goods vehicles (HGV) is a memorable milestone, often accompanied by a sense...
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FORS vs Mission Zero (Voluntary Accreditation Schemes)
28 November 2023
Introduction
In the dynamic and challenging landscape of the UK's road haulage industry, two schemes, FORS and Missio...
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Q. What is the recommended frequency for conducting safety inspections on our HGV fleet?
26 November 2023
Q. What is the recommended frequency for conducting safety inspections on our HGV fleet?
A: The frequency of saf...
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