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Zero-Emission Van Rules: Key Regulatory Changes for Operators
Zero-Emission Vans: Government Confirms Major Regulatory Changes – What Operators Need to Know In November 2025, the Department for Transport published its formal response to the Zero Emission Vans: Regulatory Flexibility consultation, setting out the Government’s intended approach to 3.5–4.25 tonne zero-emission goods vehicles (ZEGVs). While no legislation has yet been laid, the direction of…
Read MoreOperator Licensing: Notifying the Traffic Commissioner
Operator Licensing: Notifying the Traffic Commissioner, Bridge Strikes, Schedule 4, and Licence Discs For any operator, maintaining your licence means more than simply keeping vehicles roadworthy. It also requires meeting ongoing legal obligations to the Traffic Commissioner (TC). Failing to notify the TC of important changes, incidents or compliance concerns can lead to enforcement action,…
Read MorePSV Licence Revocations 2025 Across England and Wales
PSV Licence Revocations 2025: A Warning for Passenger Transport Operators Across England and Wales Throughout 2025, the Traffic Commissioners for Great Britain issued a growing number of enforcement decisions revoking Public Service Vehicle (PSV) operator licences across England and Wales. Many of these cases have also resulted in the disqualification of directors and transport managers,…
Read MoreOperator Compliance Audits: Your Licence, Your Responsibility
Regulation across the transport sector continues to tighten, and operators feel that pressure more each year. Compliance isn’t a formality; it’s what keeps a licence secure and an operation running without interruption. The Traffic Commissioners expect operators to show that their systems are effective, consistently followed, and capable of protecting road safety and professional standards.…
Read MoreUpcoming Changes to the Goods Vehicles (Licensing of Operators) Act 1995
What Operators Need to Know for 2026 The Goods Vehicles (Licensing of Operators) Act 1995 remains the cornerstone of operator licensing in Great Britain. It sets out how licences are granted, the conditions attached to them, and the standards operators must meet to maintain compliance and good repute. As we move further into 2026, the…
Read MoreWhy and How Operators Lose Their Licence – and How to Avoid It
Losing an operator’s licence is one of the most serious consequences a transport business can face. It can bring your operation to an immediate halt, damage your reputation and lead to long-term disqualification from holding or applying for a licence in the future. At Total Compliance, we work with operators across the UK to help…
Read MoreFuel Duty: What It Really Means for Hauliers and Operators
The Road Haulage Association (RHA) has warned that ending the fuel duty freeze could hit both households and hauliers hard, and we completely understand why. According to the RHA’s latest report, a 5p rise in fuel duty could add around £7.3 billion to household costs between now and 2029. That’s worrying enough on its own,…
Read MoreYour National Lorry Week Career Checklist
Stay compliant. Stay qualified. Stay ahead. National Lorry Week celebrates every professional in the road transport industry, but it’s also the ideal time to take stock of your career and compliance status. Whether you’re an operator, transport manager, or driver, use this checklist to ensure you’re not only compliant but positioned for growth in the…
Read MoreA Message From Our Co-Director This National Lorry Week
Michelle Scott, our Co-Director, shares her thoughts on working in the transport industry and the importance of diversity. With her involvement in Women in Transport and Women in Logistics, she’s an advocate for widening the talent pool to bring new perspectives and improve the industry for everyone.
Read MoreDriving Careers Forward: How Transport Compliance Skills Power the Industry
The modern transport industry is undergoing one of the most significant transitions in its history. A combination of regulatory pressure, technological innovation, environmental targets, and workforce shortages means that transport compliance has become a central skill, not a background requirement. As the UK marks National Lorry Week (3–9 November 2025), attention turns not only to…
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