In an email circular released today, the Traffic Commissioners for Great Britain & The Department for Infrastructure have stated that as of 1st August 2022, they will no longer process Operator License Applications/Major Variations submitted via paper. Stating that the current, most widely used paper application form is outdated and no longer compatible with their systems; stating that this has lead to a large number of delays in previous application processes.
Moving forward, ALL applications will now be handled and processed…
With the three goals of aiding the Haulage Sector with rising operational costs, tackling inflation pressures whilst boosting the economy; the RHA are calling on Rishi Sunak to implement a 15ppl fuel duty rebate for hauliers & coach operators.
And you can help, by contacting you local MP, and pushing them to apply pressure on the Treasury.
The RHA have created a website to aid this process; following this [link] and input your postcode. It will provide you with your local MP…
In a recent call, a cross-party group of MP's called for the logistics to "get its house in order", with such problems as suitable overnight facilities for drivers, new training routes & recruitment being the biggest areas called out. The Commons transport select committee has given the industry two years, or calls for the government to bring in new taxes for the more profitable sectors on the industry such as large supermarkets, oil companies and online service giants.
Whilst the Road…
The following is taken from an email circular released by the Office of the Traffic |Commissioner.
If you hold an operator’s licence it is important that your email address, telephone number and postal address held by us is correct.
If your contact details are not correct you may not receive important correspondence from the traffic commissioner that may affect your operator’s licence.
You can read the email in full at this [link].
The funding, which constitutes part of the National Highways' existing £169 Million "Users & Communities Fund" will specifically target aspects which directly effect HGV drivers; such as security, lighting, shower and toilet facilities, and so on.
This now brings the UK Government up to 33 actions to support the sector, as the country tries to address the ongoing HGV Driver shortage.
You can read more about the new funding, it's goals and the Governments' plans regarding the HGV sector at this [link].
The following is taken from a letter circular we at TMC Assist will shortly be sending out to our clients, concerning a growing enforcement trend within both the DVSA and Uk Tarrfic Police:
We at TMC Assist have become aware of a growing and shifting trend within both DVSA and Police enforcement regarding manual records and periods of ‘Other Work’, which we feel you should be made aware of.
At a number of recent public inquiries to which TMC Assist have been…
On Saturday, 29th January 2022 the Department for Transport (DfT) updated an existing guidance entitled "Carry out international road haulage". This is ahead of new rules which will effect the transporting of goods through or to Europe that come into effect this year.
This guidance can be read in full at this [link] and covers topics like:
Covid Testing
Applying for licenses and permits
CMR notes
Customs & Document check at port
And many more...
If you are…
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 your score please contact our Customer Service Centre.
If you have questions about any technical changes to the content of the OCRS report, please contact the Criminal Analysis Unit: criminalanalysisunit@dvsa.gov.uk.
Due to the new features of the OCRS service, the report will take a…
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 cars and vans, represents a world-leading pledge to end the sale of all polluting road vehicles within the next 2 decades.
The UK will become the first country in the world to commit to phasing out new, non-zero emission heavy goods vehicles weighing 26…
The following is taken from Gov.uk:
A sweeping review will seek to improve compulsory ongoing training for HGV and bus drivers, in the latest of 30 measures to support the road haulage sector and encourage even more people to return to the profession.
Drivers currently need to undergo 5 days of periodic training every 5 years to ensure they remain fully qualified to drive heavy goods vehicles and buses professionally and up to date with road safety standards.
Read more at this [link].