A provider of compliance management software for the commercial vehicle industry is celebrating after being awarded Earned Recognition (ER) accreditation from the DVSA. Convey Technology Ltd has received the DVSA seal of approval for its suite of compliance products which enable operators to gather, analyse, and interpret business-critical compliance data…. Read more »
Goods & Passenger Operators: financial standing levels from 1 Jan 2020
The readily accessible amounts required by Standard National and International operator’s licence holders remain unchanged as follows, writes Tim Ridyard of Ashtons Legal: First vehicle: £8,000 Additional vehicles: £4,450 The total amount required is for the entire licence authorisation, regardless of the number of vehicles actually used on the licence… Read more »
News Year’s enforcement dishonours list
This time of year is a period of reflection for us all as we welcome in the New Year and look back at the past 12 months. Whilst DVSA enforcement officers have seen some horrors on the UK’s roads in 2019, they have all played an active part in removing… Read more »
84% of organisations have not informed drivers about changes in IR35 legislation
Confusion around the IR35 legislation still reigns according to the latest IR35 Driver Survey by leading recruiter Gi Group UK – with 84% of organisations failing to inform drivers about changes. The 2019 Report highlights a growing need for clarity around the legislation and for better communication between businesses and… Read more »
Mobile phone law must be changed, says Transport Committee
The House of Commons investigation into the use of mobile phones and other devices whilst driving has published its recommendations, writes Tim Ridyard of Ashtons Legal. Commercial drivers need to be careful not to commit mobile phone-related offences: not only can this lead to fixed penalties and 6 penalty points… Read more »
FTA’s response to Bristol’s Clean Air Zone proposals
In response to Bristol City Council’s proposals for a Clean Air Zone, published this yesterday morning (29 October 2019), Chris Yarsley, FTA’s Policy Manager for the South West of England, comments: “As the voice of the UK logistics industry, FTA is calling for Bristol City Council to provide clarification on… Read more »
Legislation changes: Strapping round timber
UK Haulier partner, K&S McKenzie Ltd. want to inform members that a new specification for timber haulage has recently been implemented. This new specification means that STF (Standard Tension Force) must now meet or exceed 400daN in order to comply with new timber strapping legislation. An STF rating of 400daN… Read more »
Annual Test helps improve road safety
Over 23,000 potentially dangerous lorries, trailers and Public Service Vehicles (PSVs) were taken off the road or repaired between April and June 2019, new DVSA data reveals. This represents 11.8% of the tests taken. The data shows that there was a total of 198,381 annual tests for these types of vehicle, including… Read more »
New legislation for underrun protection
UK Haulier partner, K&S McKenzie Ltd. have advised customers that new legislation is in place for underrun protection. The underrun protection device is a safety device for protecting the driver in case a car drives into a truck or trailer from behind. While most people welcome the tightening of requirements… Read more »
Using older tyres will soon be an offence
The Government intends to introduce legislation that will make it an offence to use tyres 10 years or older on certain vehicles. The deadline of 1 September 2019 to provide your views is fast approaching writes Tim Ridyard of Ashtons Legal road transport law team. The vehicles affected are: HGVs… Read more »
