Posts Tagged ‘Operatorlicence’
Have you been summoned to a Traffic Commissioner Public Inquiry and feeling stressed out?
“Have you been summoned to a Traffic Commissioner Public Inquiry and feeling stressed out? Don’t worry, you’re not alone! These inquiries can be extremely nerve-wracking and overwhelming, but Total Compliance Transport Consultants can help ease the burden, and assist with your transport compliance. So what can you expect at a Traffic Commissioner Public Inquiry? Well,…
Read MoreOCRS – Operator Compliance Risk Score
The OCRS score, is sometimes referred to as βthe traffic light systemβ, is to identify roadworthiness and traffic enforcement for each operator licence. The roadworthiness score usually relates to events which are known about in advance, such as first vehicle test or annual vehicle tests (MOT), but may also include roadside inspections or inspections at…
Read MoreVehicle Maintenance Requirements in Operator Licensing
The Guide to Maintaining Roadworthiness is like go to guide when it comes to vehicle maintenance arrangements to satisfy the Traffic Commissioner, and ensure that all vehicles are in a fit and serviceable condition, as vehicle safety is main priority. So what makes a robust maintenance system? A robust system is made up of more…
Read MoreKey Personnel Involved in Operator Licensing
Key personnel in operator licensing from Total Compliance – Transport, Logistics & Construction Consultants, Auditors & Trainers
Read MoreWhat are the Requirements for Obtaining an Operator Licence?
Operator licence applications must meet a number of requirements which includes fitness to hold a licence, maintenance arrangements, control of driversβs hours records and overloading, a suitable operating centre and financial standing. GOOD REPUTE Good repute means that applicants must advise the Traffic Commissioner about any notifiable offences committed by the relevant persons involved in…
Read MoreMain Differences Between Goods Vehicle (LGV / HGV) and Passenger Licensing (PSV / PCV)
OPERATOR LICENCES The differences in the licences are that there are 4 options with passenger carrying licences, whereas there are only 3 for road transport. PSV / PCV licences also have the βspecial restricted licenceβ in addition to restricted, standard national and standard international. Special restricted licences are a specific licence type which allows a…
Read MoreOperator 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 MorePersons Involved in Operator LicensingΒ
Parties to operator licensing may seem obvious but it is important to remember the roles which these parties play and what each person expects from the other. The two principle parties are the Traffic Commissioner and the Operator. In addition to this your nominated transport manager is also a consideration as they play an important…
Read MoreWhat are the Types of Licences for Goods Vehicles (LGV/HGV/Vans/Car & Trailer)?Β
There are different types of operator licences depending on their use, an overview of these is below: RESTRICTED Operator Licence Restricted licences are the type of licences which are commonly used by businesses which are within the scope of the rules, but not completely as their main activity is not transport. Examples of restricted licence holders…
Read MoreWho Needs An Operator Licence?
πΎππ π΅πππ π ππ πΆππππππππ π³ππππππ? If you wish to operate vehicles larger than 3.5 tonnes or. Passenger carrying vehicles with more than eight passenger seats you will need to have an operators licence to trade. Depending on the nature of your operations will determine what kind of licence you will need. If transport is not…
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