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31/08/2022
Changes to 28-day Tacho Recordings
DVSA are changing what is acceptable to them for drivers recording their activities for the previous 28 days. A drivers records must still cover driving, other work, periods of availability, breaks, rest, annual leave, and sick leave. How this can be acceptably recorded is what is changing. This now includes accepting the use of attestation […]
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10/08/2022
Local planning processes are holding back the rollout of safe truck stops
In April, it was announced that the government would be providing additional funding to improve security, lighting and shower facilities at truck stops for drivers. This was a really positive step for our industry which would work towards creating a better working environment for drivers and we were hopeful that this would help to improve […]
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08/08/2022
National Road Victim Month
August is National Road Victim Month, a time to commemorate those who are killed or injured on our roads. Roadpeace, the organisers of the awareness month, report that 5 people are killed every day, and over 60 are seriously injured on our roads, which is a shockingly high number! This month is also an opportunity […]
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03/08/2022
DVSA announced that they are trialling remote tachograph sensing equipment
The DVSA have just announced that they are trialling remote tachograph sensing equipment, which will make it easier for them to identify operators that are not complying with the tachograph rules. This is a real step change for the industry and one of the most significant targeted moves that the transport sector has experienced in […]
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29/07/2022
DVLA change the rules on who can run a medical questionnaire for drivers
The DVLA have recently changed the rules on who can run a medical questionnaire for drivers. They have announced that ‘the change to the Road Traffic Act 1988 will now allow doctors to refer medical questionnaires to colleagues such as specialist nurses and opticians from other professional bodies.’ These changes are designed to streamline the […]
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20/07/2022
DVSA now actively enforcing full & proper records for previous 28 days for all activity (24/7)
A number of operators have been asking us recently for clarification around the recent changes to drivers’ hour law regarding manual entries. The legislation changes are not new and actually came into effect back in August 2020, but the DVSA were unable to enforce the changes due to Covid restrictions. However, the changes are now […]
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14/07/2022
Traffic Commissioner warns that haulier’s O-licences may be at risk if they are not being vigilant of defects
Kevin Rooney, West of England Traffic Commissioner, has warned that haulier’s O-licences may be at risk if they are not being vigilant of defects. Speaking at the Road Transport Expo, Rooney stated that hauliers need to be wary of the state of the trailers they are collecting and warned that if you are caught hauling […]
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11/07/2022
Convey Speaking at the CILT Transport & Logistics Safety Forum Conference
We are pleased to be part of the CILT (UK) Transport and Logistics Safety Forum Conference on 8th November. The forum is returning for the first time in person since after pandemic break, and will discuss how the transport and logistics industry are considering safety following the pandemic. Our Commercial Director, Karen Crispe FCILT, will be part […]
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29/06/2022
DVSA report that MOT fraud is rife
The DVSA has reported that MOT fraud is rife, with 1342 cases from 2021-22. In a recent blog the DVSA report that of these 1342, 710 (53%) were due to dishonesty and negligence. You can read their blog here ➡️ 🔗 https://loom.ly/R4Vi5HE Road users and vehicle safety is paramount to us at Convey and our software […]
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15/06/2022
DVSA Top 5 Defects & Offences for HGVs & PSVs
At the CV show in May the DVSA gave some statistics which confirmed the top 5 defects and offences for both HGVs and PSVs. Drivers hours and tachograph records are on both of the top 5 lists. HGV’s Exceed 4.5 hours drive Condition of tyres Tachograph charts/records Insufficient daily rest Excess weight PSVs Tachograph charts/records […]