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The Office of the Traffic Commissioner to stop accepting Paper Applications

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 Stating that the current, most widely used paper application form is outdated and no longer compatible with their systems; stating that this has lead to a large number of delays in previous application processes.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…
Compliance, Legal Advice June 22, 2022 1747Views 0Like 0Comment

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RHA wants your help calling for a Fuel Duty Rebate

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…
Industry News June 21, 2022 1612Views 0Like 0Comment

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APPG Inquiry on Fuel Duty

The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Road Freight & Logistics have recently launched a new inquiry on the impact of fuel duty. As such, they have released a survey to the industry asking for input on such topics as fuel prices, inflation & the UK's current relationship with the EU. The survey is meant to take 5-minutes to be completed and can be found here: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/3YP58B2 Additionally, two evidence sessions will be held in May 2022: May 16: UK Hauliers focused …
Industry News, News & Updates May 11, 2022 2639Views 0Like 0Comment

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Manual Records & Other Work; Are You Reporting Your Hours Properly?

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…
Industry News, Legal Advice, News & Updates February 21, 2022 3483Views 0Like 0Comment

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Changes to how you move goods between Great Britain and the EU from 1 January 2022

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 full customs controls. The full article covers such issues as: Moving goods from the island of Ireland to Great Britain Moving goods from Great Britain to EU Moving goods from the EU to Great Britain Moving goods through…
Compliance, Industry News, News & Updates January 6, 2022 1217Views 0Like 0Comment

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Government announces major review into HGV driver training

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].
Industry News, Legal Issues November 25, 2021 1271Views 0Like 0Comment

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The Office of the Traffic Commissioner Asks – Is your Satnav fit for purpose?

In the period of 2020/2021, there were 1624 incidents involving the Network Infrastructure alone. Many of these incidents involve commercial vehicles using inappropriate routes for their vehicle height or weight limit. Each of these incidents creates congestion and risks the safety of other road users; as well as significant financial implications for both local services and councils. Following a bridge impact in St. Helens, a public inquiry was held and concluded that among many other issues; such as expired license, failure…
Compliance, Industry News November 23, 2021 5178Views 0Like 0Comment

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Gov.uk release two new pages to tackle HGV shortage

Through a combination of the Department for Transport, Department for Education, the Home Office, Ministry of Defence & the Cabinet Office; the UK Government have released two new sites to attempt to tackle the current UK HGV driver shortage. The first is targeted hub, designed to display and highlight news, updates and advice related to the HGV industry; which can be found at [this link]. The other is a blog called [The Education Hub]; which presently covers topics such as the Governments'…
Compliance, Industry News October 14, 2021 1023Views 0Like 0Comment

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Federation of Wholesale Distributors call for Army to help supply the Nation

The Federation of Wholesale Distributors (FWD) has been in constant talks with the UK Government recently as the UK Driver shortage is starting to effect multiple industries including "supermarkets, restaurants, pubs, schools and care homes". Among several measures the FWD has proposed; including reinstating the relaxation of Drivers' Hours, ending furlough for drivers, temporarily waiving the need for medical certificates or a completed Drivers' CPC - The FWD have called for Army staff to be deployed to ensure that supply routes…
Uncategorized June 15, 2021 804Views 0Like 0Comment

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