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 »
CameraMatics launches Direct Vision Standard package to help thousands of non-compliant vehicles
With the FTA estimating that over 60% of HGVs in London are not currently compliant with the new DVS standard, leading fleet and vehicle safety solutions specialist CameraMatics have launched a one stop Direct Vision Safe-System Package. From October 2020, trucks over 12 tonnes gross vehicle weight entering or operating… Read more »
Logico awarded DVSA Earned Recognition status
After six intense months of putting stringent processes and procedures in place, Logico NE Ltd, who are Transport Compliance and Management Specialists, are now an authorised audit provider for the Driver and Vehicles Standards Agency (DVSA). Logico, who were established in 2018, are the first and only company in the… Read more »
Wolseley becomes FleetCheck’s 1,000th fleet software customer
The UK’s largest plumbing, heating and cooling trade specialist merchant, Wolseley UK, has this month become the 1,000th customer for FleetCheck’s fleet management software. The deal has been signed as part of a major upgrade in fleet operations for the company, part of the FTSE100-listed Ferguson plc, which operates over 700… Read more »
Earned Recognition Status for Convey Technology
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 »
