Driver Walkaround Checks – Are your drivers’ doing them, and if they are, are they doing them properly?
It is one of the key safety aspects of the transport regulatory regime that a responsible person (usually the driver) undertakes a proper check of the vehicle every day that it is being used. Making sure that your drivers undertake this important check before they take over driving the vehicle (even if the vehicle is... Continue reading→
Traffic Commissioners Publish Annual Report 2018 – 2019
The Annual Traffic Commissioners report for 2018-2019 had recently been published. The report looks at what the Commissioners have achieved as well as setting out their plans for the future. Continue reading→
Coach & Bus UK 2019 – 2nd & 3rd October 2019
Once again it is that time of year; the Coach and Bus industry are about to descend upon the NEC for the Coach & Bus UK 2019 exhibition. It is always a packed exhibition with lots to see, not least our team! Why not stop by our stand (K31) to say hello and have a catch up. Continue reading→
Vehicles as Weapons! Think Security as Well as Safety.
Government Guidance on this issue is worth reading and recommended by Senior Traffic Commissioner, Mr. Richard Turfitt. The key message is to think security as well as safety. Continue reading→
Transport Management and Continuing Professional Development
The completion of a set number of CPD hours every year can be a stipulated requirement. Lawyers, doctors and accountants must all expect to have to keep on learning throughout their careers. Continue reading→
Fronting – What is this and Why you should Avoid it!
The Office of the Traffic Commissioner (OTC) recently issued a notice on the subject of Fronting, and the risks involved if one was to get caught up in such a scheme. Continue reading→
2019 Financial Standing Rates for Transport Operators Announced
The Office of the Traffic Commissioner has announced the financial standing rates which will apply next year for operator's licence holders and applicants. Continue reading→
Digital Signature Option on VOL now Available for Transport Managers
With effect from 13th November 2018, the Government has made it possible for Transport Managers to use the Gov.UK "Verify" facility to sign applications "digitally" via the Vehicle Operator Licensing Service. Continue reading→
Promoting Fair Competition on Financial Standing
Operators will know all about the requirement to provide evidence of their financial standing when applying for an O-licence. Continue reading→
Senior Traffic Commissioner’s Guidance Documents Updated
In November 2018 the Senior Traffic Commissioner issued revised guidance for Road Transport Operators in the form of updated versions of his Statutory Documents. Continue reading→
EuroBus Expo 2018 – Stand C26
The nights are drawing in and the weather is turning colder, so that can only mean that for the Coach and Bus world, all roads lead to Eurobus Expo 2018. Continue reading→
New Guide to Maintaining Roadworthiness – what it means to Operators
The Guide is published to offer guidance to operators on the steps that they ought to take in order to ensure that their vehicles are safe on the road. Continue reading→