Class 2 Driver
Professional & Vocational Drivers
Whenever delivering training we always try and give that bit more by advising on rules and legalities that can affect professional and vocational drivers. Many people that drive as part of their role do not see themselves as a professional driver when they actually are. This is something that needs to be communicated by companies…
Read MoreMedical Conditions Reportable to DVLA
Are you aware of the medical conditions that are reportable to DVSA? THERE ARE CURRENTLY 183 LISTED!! You need to tell DVLA about some medical conditions as they can affect your driving and the list is long, but comprehensive. You can be fined up to £1,000 if you do not tell DVLS about a medical condition…
Read MoreHow many Driver CPC Hours do you have to do before September?
Do you keep hearing about driver CPC like we do? As 9th September 2019 is the deadline for most, drivers and companies keep talking about because they need to get the hours completed. We know that they have to be done to keep drivers on the road, and yet why do they get left until…
Read MoreDo we mean Health when we say Health & Safety?
We attended a Women in Logistics event last week about driver health which was based around a 6 year research study. The content was very interesting and certainly got us thinking about how the health of commercial drivers could be improved. The event was held at Loughborough University and it was with Dr Veronica Verela…
Read MoreTraffic Commissioner Refuses Operator Licence
The Traffic Commission sees a large variety of applications for new licences, adjustments to current licences, as well as seeing people face to face at public inquiry. The Traffic Commissioner wants to see honesty and understand situations however sometime applicants or existing operators do not give this and it can cause more issues for them.…
Read MoreDo you need a DGSA (Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor)…
ADR Regulations refer to the European Agreement Concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road, rail and inland waterway. Within the ADR Regulations there is a section specifically for ‘checks and other support measures to ensure compliance with safety requirements’, and gives information on requirements for a Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor also commonly known…
Read MoreDo you carry ANY dangerous goods?
Carrying ANY amount of the 9 categories of dangerous goods, does mean you still need to comply with ADR regulations even if you are carrying below the quantity thresholds. The quantity threshold is determined by the category of dangerous goods you are carrying and varies for each one. The 9 categories are then broken down into…
Read MoreSupport for Transport & Logistics…
Do the general public understand the importance of the transport and logistics industry? It is officially the Christmas period leading into what we call the January sales and we all know that demand increases, and with demand we need more transportation. Without transport how would everyone get all those presents they give away? How would…
Read MoreNew Driving Licence Check Code
The DVLA have introduced a way so you can share your driving record (to find out such as vehicles you can drive, any endorsements on your licence, validity) with a car hire company or employer temporary or permanent, using your mobile phone. You’ll get a button on your home screen if you have an Android…
Read MoreChanges to record details of a heavy goods vehicle with DVSA
From 31st January 2019, the old TD1 form (Application for a plating certificate for a goods vehicle form) will no longer be accepted by the DVSA. There are now 2 new forms to record the details of heavy goods vehicles with DVSA. The new forms are: VTG 788 for vehicles approved under European Community Whole Vehicle…
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