Logistics
FORS Training Focus
FORS – SUD FORS Safe Urban Driving is a program designed to improve the safety of urban driving for commercial and non-commercial vehicle operators. It teaches drivers the principles of the safe, efficient, and sustainable operation of their vehicles, taking into account the different needs of urban areas. The program covers a range of topics,…
Read MoreGeneral Driver CPC Courses – Modular, 7 Hour and Bespoke
Driver CPC periodic training is a requirement for all professional drivers in the UK. This training is designed to ensure that all drivers meet the minimum safety standards required by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA). The training is also designed to help drivers develop their skills and knowledge, to ensure that they are…
Read More𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐋𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 – 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐤𝐞𝐩𝐭 (𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐭 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝟏𝟓 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐬)…
Records are kept (for at least 15 months) of all driver reports that record defects, and all safety inspection, routine maintenance and vehicle repair reports, and that these are made available on request. When it comes to vehicle maintenance it is essential that you retain evidence of all works completed on your vehicles. This could…
Read More𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐋𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 – 𝐕𝐞𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐬
Like any part of Road Traffic Law, speed limits are important as they are set to ensure road safety. The Traffic Commissioners do, specifically, list ensuring that the vehicles held under an operators licence adhere to speed limits as one of the twelve operator licence undertakings. There are 2.4M speeding tickets issued every year and…
Read More𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐋𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 – 𝐕𝐞𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐥𝐨𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐝
The safe loading of vehicles is a fundamental requirement of both Traffic Commissioners requirements, as well as Road Traffic Law in general. Depending on which industry you are in, will determine what measures you will need to take to ensure compliance. From the days when Jonathan used to drive a fridge vehicle loaded with pallets,…
Read MoreDecember Changes to Dangerous Goods Carriage – Are you ready?
Every 2 years we get new ADR Regulations. The purpose of updating the regulations is to consolidate technical changes and recommendations from all Nations who participate in the ADR Agreement. This ensures that the regulations keep up with the times as there are constant changes to product types, and hazards and risks that need to be taken…
Read MoreHere to help during the Coronavirus..
During these difficult times, referred to in various ways – Coronavirus, Covid-19, Pandemic, lockdown and so on – we are all going through the same thing however in different ways. It is like we are all in the same boat however sailing different routes! Therefore we wanted to reach out to people, particularly those in…
Read MoreOperators who show complacency towards licensing
There are no circumstances when a company should put their commercial interests above that of compliance or health and safety. Time and time again we hear from operators that say they cannot do things that are essential because they need vehicles on the road, customer expectations and so on. It is not until something happens…
Read MoreHow do commercial fleets measure up?
This is from the Traffic Commissioner publications and DVSA, and everything they send out is a good read so always wanting to share it. The more they share information, it makes all compliant operators appreciate that work is being done to stop non-compliant operators and make the roads and vehicles safer. DVSA examiners carry out…
Read MoreComplete ignorance of rules leads to revocation and disqualification
The Traffic Commissioner reports are always an interesting read as well as giving additional knowledge to reinforce your compliance actions. We always advise drivers and operators that the MOT standard is the lowest acceptable standard in your maintenance system. If there is an MOT failure then something is wrong in your maintenance system and it…
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