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Operator Licence Applications & Issuing
In 2018 the application process went digital and the use of the online system called VOL (Vehicle Operator Licensing) became more pivotal to management of any operator licence. So what is needed to gain an operator license? This is something we do to help people each day to walk them through the process, and…
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 MoreTransport Manager Advice…how do you organise all driver trainings and what do you recommend?
We are getting an increasing number of messages from people within the transport, logistics and construction industries. These are from people wanting help or advice and now they are becoming so popular we are answering the same questions many times. Therefore, we thought it was a great idea to answer the questions in the form…
Read MoreThe Start of a Good Maintenance System
Anyone holding an Operator Licence knows that the maintenance system has to be structured and robust. You need to plan your system and also ensure it keeps you compliant and so has to be effective in ensuring that your vehicles are in a roadworthy state at all times. To help you get your system right…
Read MoreCompliance is compliance if you have 1 vehicle or 1000 vehicles
Some operators seem to think that because they are a ‘small’ operator they can do things differently and this is not the case. Every operator licence requires the same standard of compliance with the only exception being that a restricted licence does not need a CPC qualified Transport Manager.Ā However they do need a competent…
Read MoreHaving the paperwork is great but ensuring it is happening is more important!
Do you have lots of policies and procedures in place for your transport operations? These documents are great and show that you are working hard to get things in place for your operator licence in general, or for a voluntary accreditation like FORS or DVSA Earned Recognition. We know it is tempting to buy a…
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.…
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