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Transport Manager CPC: When Was the Last Time You Refreshed?
Passing the Transport Manager CPC is a major milestone. But for bus and coach operators, the qualification is only the starting point. Your role as a Transport Manager is built around continuous and effective management of the transport operation. That means keeping up with legislation, understanding regulatory changes, and making sure the systems you use…
Read MorePSVAIR Compliance: What the 1 October 2026 Deadline Requires
From 1 October 2026, vehicles first used on local services between 1 January 1973 and 30 September 2014 must meet the Public Service Vehicles (Accessible Information) Regulations 2023. This is the final phase of the roll-out and it catches the oldest vehicles still in service. The regulations require certain journey information to be given to…
Read MoreADR 2027: What Is Changing, When It Applies and What to Review
The proposed amendments to ADR were circulated to Contracting Parties on 1 July 2026 under depositary notification C.N.252.2026. The three-month objection period closes on 1 October 2026. Unless the amendments are rejected under Article 14, the 2027 edition enters into force on 1 January 2027. Nothing about 1 October requires anything of an operator. Objections…
Read MorePractical OLAT: What the Traffic Commissioner Now Expects
If you hold an operator licence, or you’re responsible for someone who does, you’ll have noticed a shift. Traffic Commissioners have increasingly made clear that Operator Licence Awareness Training needs to be genuinely practical – not just an overview of the licensing framework, but a working knowledge of how compliance is actually managed day to…
Read MoreThe DVSA Updated the Earned Recognition Operator Standards. What It Means for Your Next Audit
The DVSA made several changes to its Earned Recognition operator standards during 2025. The key changes took place on three separate dates: 31 March 2025: the assessment criteria tables for HGV and PSV operator audits were updated. 27 May 2025: references to EU drivers’ hours rules were replaced with references to assimilated drivers’ hours rules.…
Read MoreIs DVSA Earned Recognition Worth It? An Honest Cost–Benefit Guide for HGV and PSV Operators
DVSA Earned Recognition is often described as the gold standard of operator compliance, but joining the scheme requires time, commitment and investment. For many HGV and PSV operators, the question isn’t whether the scheme is respected. It’s whether the benefits justify the cost. The answer depends on your business. For operators with strong compliance systems…
Read MoreThe 56-Day Rule: What Changed and What It Means for Your Records
Drivers undertaking international journeys between the UK and EU should now be able to produce full daily records for the current day and the previous 56 days. This has changed what drivers need to carry, what operators need to check and how gaps in activity should be managed. For operators, the issue is not simply…
Read MoreYour Tachograph Data Was Checked. Now What?
Your Tachograph Data Was Checked. Now What? Downloading and analysing tachograph data is only the first step. Once the data has been checked, operators need to understand what it is telling them, identify any infringements, speak to drivers where needed and keep evidence of the actions taken. A clean process shows that drivers’ hours are…
Read MoreDrivers’ Hours Mistakes That DVSA Catches First
Drivers’ hours compliance is not only about avoiding serious breaches. Many issues begin with small mistakes that are easy to spot once records are checked properly. Missing manual entries, incorrect mode use, incomplete rest records and repeated minor infringements can all raise questions about how well an operator is managing its systems. DVSA checks are…
Read MoreWhat Operators Must Check Before Moving Abnormal Loads
Moving an abnormal load is one of the most regulation-heavy tasks in road transport. The permit system, the notification requirements, the route restrictions and the vehicle specifications all need to be correct before the vehicle leaves the yard. Where operators run into difficulty, it is rarely because the load itself was unmanageable. It is because…
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