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Traffic Commissioners’ Public Inquiries – 7 Frequently Asked Questions

By Harry Bowyer | Published November 12, 2016

  Operating a business involving HGVs or PSVs is a daunting task. Outside of the Aviation and Nuclear Industries, our Industry is one of the most tightly-regulated there is.   Even the most careful Operator can find themselves on the receiving end of a poor DVSA compliance audit. This might be […]

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What does “Using” a Phone at the Wheel Actually Mean? – You May be Surprised!

By admin | Published November 4, 2016

  The tragic death of a mother and her three children, crushed by lorry driver Tomasz Kroker, has rightly raised the subject of phone use behind the wheel to the public’s attention. Kroker, sentenced to 10 years for causing death by dangerous driving, admitted in court to changing the music […]

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The Traffic Commissioner’s “Seven Deadly Sins” – Have you committed any of them?

By admin | Published October 28, 2016

    Starting off in the haulage and road transport industry for the first time can be a daunting experience. From day one an operator is expected to be 100% compliant with the many hundreds of rules, regulations, and directions governing the operation of their vehicles. These cover everything from […]

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Environmental Representors and How to Deal With Them

By Harry Bowyer | Published October 14, 2016

  What is an Environmental Representor? There are two classes of representor who can make representations against the grant or variation of an operating licence. The first class is the “Statutory Objector” who are listed under section 12 (2) of the Goods Vehicles (Licencing of Operators) Act 1995 (the Act) […]

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