In a recent blog published by the DVSA – there has been a focus on lorry mounted cranes and compliance, often referred to as “HIABS”
Follow the below link to ensure you remain compliant.
Operators and ‘HIAB’-type cranes on lorries – know your responsibilities – Moving On (blog.gov.uk)
The Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (DCPC) was introduced in 2007, from the European Union Directive 2003/59/EC. This was transposed into domestic legislation by The Vehicle Drivers (Certificates of Professional Competence) Regulations 2007 (as amended), with DCPC coming in force from 2008 for passenger transport and 2009 for goods transport
Current use of the DVSA Operator Risk Compliance Score will change as of 31st March 2023 – the DVSA has announced. Presently, operators can access their company OCRS score and suite of other reports through the Transport Office Portal (TOPS)
Civil engineering firm Kier has been fined more than £4m after its staff twice struck overhead powerlines while working on the M6 motorway
The Driving Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) today announced they are trialing new equipment that will enable them to remotely download tachograph data from the roadside as the vehicles travel.
A new competition administered by Logistics UK has been launched to find the very best transport managers within the industry.
The DVSA recommends hauliers get their vehicles brake tested a minimum of 4 times per year, not including a statutory test during annual MOT.
