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17/01/2025 Press Release
Tachographs: Helping Transport Operators Survive & Thrive
Tachographs have been integral to the UK’s transport industry for decades, evolving from manual logs to digital devices that enhance compliance and operational efficiency. The introduction of digital tachographs in 2006 brought significant improvements in monitoring driver compliance and opened the door to substantial business benefits for those willing to embrace them. In this shift, […]
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07/11/2024
Updated DVSA Guide to Maintaining Roadworthiness: Key Insights for Operators
The DVSA has released an updated version of the ‘Guide to Maintaining Roadworthiness,’ providing vital guidance for operators of commercial vehicles. These updates are essential for ensuring compliance and maintaining safety standards across fleets. There are some key changes to share: Safety Inspections: Operators must ensure that their in-house inspection facilities are adequate or thoroughly […]
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02/08/2024
Tachograph Fraud leads to jail sentences and heavy financial penalties
The following news story appeared in Motor Transport magazine on 16th July 2024. The director, transport manager and nine drivers employed by Northern Ireland haulage firm Michael Doherty Haulage have received suspended jail sentences after being found guilty of manipulating tachograph equipment in several of the company’s trucks. A joint investigation by Northern Ireland’s Road […]
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06/06/2024
DVS Compliance Warning: Transport Operator
With the deadline for changes to Transport for London’s Direct Vision Standard (DVS) regulations rapidly approaching, compliance specialist Convey Technology hosted a special webinar on May 21st, to outline some of the challenges facing affected fleets. From 28 October 2024, HGVs over 12 tonnes operating in Greater London will either need to meet the threshold […]
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03/05/2024
DVS 2024: How New Legislation Affects HGVs in London
As the transport industry gears up for the implementation of the Direct Vision Standard (DVS) 2024, hauliers need to pay attention in order to ensure continued compliance and to protect their O licences. Due diligence is a must when it comes to operators understanding the standards that must be met in order to apply for […]
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09/02/2024
Mandatory Retrofit Capacity Fears: International Operators Must Act Now!
“Tacho Retrofitting Deadlines: Don’t Get Caught Out!” is a must-attend event for all UK international operators and registration is now open – get informed and join the debate today! If you are an international operator, you’re no doubt aware of the many deadlines outlined in the EU Mobility Package 1 when it comes to mandatory […]
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25/01/2024
Everything You Need to Know About DVSA Earned Recognition
DVSA Earned Recognition: An Overview Earned Recognition is a government-backed initiative whose mission is to help transport operators achieve excellence in their business, whilst elevating their compliance standards. At its core, DVSA Earned Recognition offers operators a fast track to responsible transport management, allowing exemplary operators to improve business efficiency and achieve a competitive edge. […]
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22/12/2023
DCPC: Reform on the Horizon
The original objectives of the Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (DCPC), were to improve road safety and the safety of the driver, and to raise the professional recognition of drivers, so attracting greater interest in the commercial driving profession. As we all know, the programme was set up with the route to qualification comprising 4 […]
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14/12/2023
Ensuring Roadworthiness: responsibility beyond the MOT
The DVSA is reminding all commercial operators of the importance of carrying out regular vehicle maintenance and checks, ensuring that roadworthiness is not solely dependent on MOT status. Data available from the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) shows that vehicles are issued 10 times more prohibitions in the 3 months after their annual MOT […]
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11/08/2023
Over 60% of HGV prohibition defects (3 months after MOT) could have been fixed before journey
The importance of a WalkAround check has been made clear by the DVSA who have stated that more than 60% of HGV prohibition defects found at the roadside, just 3 months after an MOT check, could have been reported and fixed before beginning that journey ⚠️ Don’t let your HGVs be part of these statistics! […]