The following is taken from an email circular released by HM Revenue & Customs, as well as the DVSA: From 1 January 2022, any goods moved between Great Britain and the EU, except for the island of Ireland, will require…
Unite, the UK’s leading union, which represents tens of thousands of HGV drivers, has reacted with dismay to the news that the government is intent on further relaxing regulations governing how long lorry drivers can work. You can read their…
The Department for Transport has recently updated their page “Guidance: Haulier advice site locations”, which details locations HGV and PCV drivers can get free Covid-19 tests, as well as check their documentation to transport goods into/out of the EU. You…
The following is taken from an email circular released by the Office of the Traffic Commissioners: On 21 December 2021 the Traffic Commissioners for Great Britain updated their guidance to operators on Coronavirus (COVID-19). Unfortunately the PDF version of the…
The following is taken from an email circular released by the Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency: We are aware that some users have experienced delays in receiving their OCRS report. Some of the new updates to the system combined with…
The following is taken from an email circular released by the Office of the Traffic Commissioner: The main changes involve the registration of local bus services and the reinstatement of advice related to maintenance intervals, as follows: Local bus services…
As of 1st January 2022, operators wishing to transport goods to Europe through one of the UK’s many ports will need to be signed up to the Goods Vehicles Movement Service (GVMS); or face being turned away without passage. You…
The following is taken from an email circular released by the DVSA: The repairs to the reporting system are complete and OCRS reports are now available. Questions If you have any questions about changes to the system, user issues or…
The following is taken from an email circular released by the Department for Transport: From 21 May 2022, operators or users of vans or other light goods vehicles over 2.5 tonnes and up to 3.5 tonnes in weight for hire…
The following is taken from an article on the Gov.uk website. All new heavy goods vehicles in the UK will be zero-emission by 2040, the UK government has confirmed today (10 November 2021). This, combined with the UK’s 2030 phase out for petrol and diesel…