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Roadside Stops can Stop Your Business in its Tracks: Prohibitions, PG9s and the DVSA
Having one of your vehicles stopped by the DVSA can be a headache for any operator. Even if your vehicle and driver are given a clean bill of health, the stop itself will usually mean a delay to your daily work schedule.Read Article »
Vehicle Overloading Offences
Overloading offences are taken very seriously in the eyes of the law. Both a driver and his or her employer can be prosecuted and substantial fines can be imposed by the criminal courts for each offence of exceediRead Article »
GOOD REPUTE 1 – Criminal Convictions and Good Repute (Freight)
Who steals my purse steals trash; ’tis something, nothing; ’twas mine, ’tis his, and has been slave to thousands; But he that filches from me my good name robs me of that which not enriches him, And makes me poor iRead Article »
10 Clear Warning Signs That You Are Not Compliant!
Most Operators who fall down on compliance are far too busy trying to run their business to concentrate on what allows them to have that business in the first place – their Operators’ Licence. In hindsight, thRead Article »
Earning a Reputation – Can Earned Recognition Work for Your Business?
Face it – nobody likes being pulled over by the DVSA. Even when no infringements are found, an unexpected roadside inspection can be a big headache for any operator trying to meet tight delivery deadlines. But, Read Article »
Posted in Other Transport Matters
Tagged DVSA, hauliers, HGV, Law, Lorry, Maintenance, operator's licence, PG9, Prohibition notice, Traffic Commissioner, Transport Lawyer, Truck, VOSA
Operator Licences – A Beginner’s Guide for Anyone Thinking of Running a Truck or Bus
So you want to operate your own truck or bus? Whether you’re already a driver looking to start up on your own, or you’re entirely new to the transport industry, chances are you’ve heard of something cRead Article »
Posted in Other Transport Matters
Tagged HGV, impounded, Law, Lorry, Magistrates Court, operator's licence, Public Inquiry, Seizure, Traffic Commissioner, Transport Lawyer
Truck Seized in the UK? Fear Not – You Can Get it Back
Having a truck seized by the UK authorities can be a nightmare. Earnings can be hit hard and in some circumstances the vehicle is permanently lost, with no insurance pay out. The good news is seized trucks Read Article »
Do I Need an Operator’s Licence? (Goods Vehicles)
This is a simple question which is not always simple to answer. The Operator Licensing system is complex and there are many exemptions that may or may not apply to you. The reality is that you should always get spRead Article »
Posted in Other Transport Matters
Tagged Harry Bowyer, hauliers, HGV, Law, Lorry, operator's licence, Prosecution, Road Transport Lawyer, Seizure, Solicitor, Traffic Commissioner, Transport Lawyer
5 Challenges Facing Dutch & Belgian Hauliers Operating Trucks in the UK (And How to Overcome Them)
Dutch and Belgian trucks carry a large percentage of all the goods that enter the UK each year by road. Without this vital trade, the UK economy would very quickly run into trouble. Transport companies in the NetherlandsRead Article »
Posted in Civil Penalties for Clandestine Entrants / Border Force
Tagged Barrister, Belgian, Belgium, Border Force, cabotage, Channel Ports, Clandestine entrant, CMR, Dutch, DVSA, hauliers, HMRC, impounded, Law, migrant, Netherlands, Police, Seizure, Solicitor, Traffic Commissioner, Transport Lawyer
How To Improve Your Chances at Traffic Commissioners’ Public Inquiry
Getting called to a Public Inquiry before the Traffic Commissioner is a frightening experience for any operator. As a worst-case scenario, the Traffic Commissioner has the power to refuse or revoke your operating Read Article »
