Compliance and Best Practice Bulletin
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Lincolnshire haulier gets two years for fraud
A Lincolnshire haulage director has been imprisoned for two years after pleading guilty to fraud and running a company while disqualified.
Both drivers and employers risk Driver CPC fines
Both drivers and operators risk being fined up to £1,000 each if drivers do not carry their Driver Qualification Card (DQC) after September 2014.
Book now for free Tip-ex legal seminar
Ensure you’re on the right side of the law by attending the free Commercial Motor Legal Seminar on 25 May 2012 at Tip-ex, in Harrogate.
Still no date for Vosa OCRS changes
Vosa is seeking views from the industry before arranging a new date for the introduction of changes to its Operator Compliance Risk Score system.
Tachograph changes on the cards
A new White Paper has been published that brings together all the significant points operators need to know about the proposals for a new ‘smart’ tachograph.
Fixed penalties set for an increase
Some fixed penalties could rise by 30% if proposed changes to the government’s victim surcharge go ahead.
DVLA issues advice for faulty tachograph card holders
The DVLA has issued further advice to operators and drivers after it admitted that some 175,000 faulty tachograph cards were issued between 24 March 2007 and 31 August 2008.
New tachograph regulations: an update on proposals
Get the drop on future changes to tachograph regulations by reading Tachodisc’s summary of the proposals that the EC will vote on next month.
Owner-drivers must obey Working Time Directive from May
Owner-drivers must adhere to the Working Time Directive (WTD) from May after escaping inclusion for seven years.
O-licence renewals: timeliness is crucial
On holiday? Working abroad? Changed your address? None of these excuses will wash with the traffic commissioner if you’re late with your O-licence renewal.
LGV licence must be renewed every five years
From January 2013 all lorry drivers, regardless of their age, will need to renew their LGV licences every five years.
Staying compliant: Travis Perkins' top tips
Ron Searle, Travis Perkins’ transport risk and compliance manager, reveals how he keeps compliant more than 2,000 vehicles across 56 O-licences.