Following campaigning from Logistics UK (formerly FTA), the government has confirmed (Friday 31 July) that the safest goods vehicles will be exempt from HGV tests for up to 12 months to help clear the backlog after testing services were stopped by DVSA during the coronavirus crisis, as James Firth, Head… Read more »
Over 50% of UK & Ireland HGV drivers do not regularly carry out walkaround checks, according to new survey
According to a new survey by vehicle and fleet safety specialists CameraMatics, the majority of HGV drivers do not consistently carry out checks. Ensuring daily walkaround checks happen is part of the commitment an HGV fleet operator makes to receive a license and an important part of ongoing compliance. However,… Read more »
Logistics UK welcomes Driver CPC amendments that recognise that every driver is different
Logistics UK, the business group representing the logistics industry, has reacted positively to the changes to the Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) by government, brought in Wednesday (22 July 2020). As James Firth, Logistics UK’s Head of Road Freight Regulation says, it is now important that any changes made… Read more »
HGV Levy suspended for a year
Registered keepers of heavy goods vehicles (HGVs), registered in the UK, and drivers and owners/operators of HGVs from outside the UK accessing the UK road network can expect the collection of the levy to be suspended for 12 months from 1 August 2020. This will reduce financial liabilities for UK… Read more »
Coronavirus: Update on changes to road transport rules
The EU has made temporary changes to the road transport rules that apply to operators and drivers of heavy goods and public service vehicles, to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 (coronavirus) on the road transport sector. Driver Qualification Card (DQC) validity DQCs expiring before 31 August 2020 The validity of… Read more »
Technology hat-trick brings business boost for Bibby
Bibby Distribution, which operates across more than 50 locations nationwide, has introduced a state-of-the-art software system as part of a longer-term strategy to further streamline its business – and one which is already reaping huge rewards. The system, designed by Convey Technology – a provider of compliance management software for… Read more »
Working safely during coronavirus: employers, employees and the self-employed
The Government has published “Working Safely during the Coronavirus (COVID-19)”. Ashtons Legal will be reviewing this from a regulatory and employment law perspective at a Webinar on Thursday 21 May 2020 at 11:00am. (Click here to register for the webinar). The Guidance is divided into eight work areas: Construction and… Read more »
Driver CPC update: some enforcement suspended
The Department for Transport (DfT) has finally confirmed the suspension of DVSA enforcement action relating to the Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (Driver CPC) for many drivers due to the current exceptional circumstances stemming from COVID-19, writes Tim Ridyard of Ashtons Legal solicitors. Drivers whose DQC expires in the period 1 March… Read more »
Coronavirus – drivers’ hours relaxations: a summary
The Department for Transport (DfT) has been relaxing the drivers’ hours rules due to the current exceptional circumstances stemming from the COVID-19 situation, writes Tim Ridyard of Ashtons Legal solicitors. There are a number of temporary relaxations are now in place that have common points of guidance: The aim of… Read more »
COVID-19: Road Transport Update and helpful links
As a result of the current health crisis, a number of necessary steps and new approaches have been taken to assist operators in goods and passenger operations to keep fleets operating whilst also seeking to protect the health of everyone. (Updated to 23 March) Ashtons Legal have set out below… Read more »
