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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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Q. Can you confirm the required financial standing for 2023 and what you expect the change to be for 2024?
26 November 2023
Q. Can you confirm the required financial standing for 2023 and what you expect the change to be for 2024?
The curren...
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Monitoring Daily Walk Around Checks
19 November 2023
"How Can We Effectively Monitor Our Drivers' Daily Walk Around Checks?"
The significance of daily walkaround checks i...
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Brake Testing
11 November 2023
Let's tackle this vital topic with clarity, as during some recent audits undertaken by us; it's been observed that th...
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Navigating the Surge in HGV Inspections: Are You 🔍 Prepared?
05 November 2023
Question:
In recent months, I've heard of increased inspections and enforcement activities related to HGV operations....
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What Are the Top 3 Most Overlooked Aspects of Operator Licence Compliance in the Road Haulage Industry?
30 October 2023
Here are the top 3 most overlooked aspects:
Regular Maintenance Checks: While many operators perform basic safety i...
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Key Responsibilities of a Transport Manager
23 October 2023
Question:
What are the key responsibilities of a Transport Manager or Responsible Person within the context of operat...
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The Secrets of HGV Night Driver Rules and Safety
16 October 2023
What are the HGV night driver rules?
Night-time work for goods vehicles is defined as any work, including driving, co...
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The Secrets to a Robust HGV Preventive Maintenance System
09 October 2023
What are the main elements of a preventive maintenance system for Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs)?
Here are those key ele...
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Safety First? The Exceptions to Seat Belt Rules in Lorries
25 September 2023
Are there certain circumstances when an HGV driver does not need to wear a seat belt? Here are the requirements you n...
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