Career Progression and Expected Salary for ADR Drivers
Do you enjoy HGV driving, but are keen to improve your earning potential? If so, becoming an ADR driver may be the perfect career choice for you. This profession offers great rewards and interesting opportunities. With the right skillset and dedication, ADR drivers can progress their careers in various ways, earning higher salaries along the…
Read MoreA Week in the Life of a Transport Consultant for Total Compliance
Monday Early start today, with renewed inspiration to get back in the gym, I left London at 4.30am and headed to The Gym at Bedford, close to today’s site visit. After a workout and shower, I made the 15-minute drive to today’s customer. Merit Garden Products. This operator has a restricted operators licence and only…
Read MoreDo I need a DGSA?
As of 31 December 2022, every business that regularly consigns, transports, picks, packs, organises, fills, loads, or unloads dangerous goods by road, rail or inland waterway must appoint a dangerous goods safety advisor (DGSA). Consignor-only companies involved in the transportation of dangerous goods must also appoint a DGSA. These rules are set out in the…
Read MoreThe Purpose of a DGSA
It has been a requirement of any business that regularly consigns, transports, picks, packs, organises, fills, loads, or unloads dangerous goods by road, rail or inland waterway (including consignors/handlers) to appoint a Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor (DGSA) since the Agreement Concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road (ADR) Regulations (‘ADR Regulations’) was updated…
Read MoreWho Needs the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS)?
Do you find yourself losing business because you don’t hold a FORS accreditation? If you’re a fleet operator in the UK looking to secure big contracts, improve operational efficiency, and save money, FORS is right for you. The Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) has become an industry standard as an increasing number of clients seek…
Read MoreWhat is FORS?
The Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) is a nationally recognised, voluntary scheme available to any UK fleet operators, fleet managers and drivers of commercial vehicles looking to measure and improve standards within their fleet operation. FORS offers UK haulage drivers, fleet managers and fleet operators the tools to help: Improve road safety awareness Improve fuel…
Read MoreSummary of the ‘Training’ Fortnightly Focus
Following the 2 weeks we always like to do a summary of the topics covered in case you missed anything and want to go back to review it or get in touch as we could help. So what have we covered? Planning Training E-learning Training General Driver CPC Training inc. Bespoke Training Training for Certifications…
Read MoreTraining Reviews and How To Do Them?
As with most things, it is better to keep up to date with training records as you go, however an annual review is also essential. Sometimes things get missed or someone ends up not completing a course, even a change of role or duties may have happened. All these change the plans and need…
Read MoreMeet the Team – Training and Sales
Paulina Patel – Training Team Leader Our Training Team is heading up my Paulina Patel. Paulina joined the Total Compliance team as our Training Administrator has progressed to become a Team Leader. Originally from Poland, she is determined, confident and well organised, with experience in supporting training departments in previous roles. Paulina enjoys organising training,…
Read MoreALLMI Slinger Signaller Training Courses
ALLMI Slinger Signaller Training is a training program designed to ensure that individuals who are responsible for slinging loads are fully trained and competent in the safe use of lifting equipment. This training covers the legal requirements of the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER) and the Provision and Use of Work Equipment…
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