Professional drivers: meeting the conduct standards
Most operators are well aware of who the traffic commissioners are. But what happens when professional drivers get it wrong?
Office of the Traffic Commissioner
Traffic Commissioners are responsible for the licensing and regulation of those who operate heavy goods vehicles, buses and coaches, and the registration of local bus services.
A tale of 2 transport managers
Think about all the people in your business you simply couldn’t do without. Who comes to mind? Drivers, mechanics, traffic planners? If you have a standard licence, your transport manager will definitely be on the list.
Keeping your operator licence promises
You may remember filling in your application for an operator’s licence as though it was yesterday. If not, you’ll almost definitely remember the relief you felt after hearing the Traffic Commissioner had given you permission to begin running vehicles.
Drivers’ hours: staying on track
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Operator licence, Safe driving
A recent case before the Traffic Commissioner shows how the consequences of failing to monitor and record a driver’s working hours can have a dramatic impact on an operator’s business, as well as the driver’s livelihood.
Record keeping: staying up to date
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Maintenance workshop, Operator licence
Running a business generates a lot of paperwork. As well as keeping on top of it, you’re also trying to make sure your business continues to operate efficiently – which usually involves even more paperwork. Getting it all done is essential, but making sure you’re using the correct documents is just as important.
Improving online services for vehicle operators
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ecvDTcPwXjYThe Office of the Traffic Commissioner (OTC) and the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) are working together to replace ‘Operator Self Service’ with a new online system.
The consequences of licence lending
Fair competition is an important principle for any business. Compliant organisations who compete with each other on a level playing field don’t try to cut corners or break rules.
New financial standing levels for operators
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Fees and costs, Operator licence
On 1 January 2016, revised financial standing levels for standard national and international operator licence applications and continuations came into force.
Updated guidance from the traffic commissioners
Following consultation with stakeholders and industry, the Senior Traffic Commissioner’s statutory documents have been updated. The revised documents, which are available online, explain the legal basis and the way traffic commissioners approach the exercise of their statutory functions.
PSV restricted licences: the dos and don’ts
Restricted PSV applicants and operators are coming under greater scrutiny by Traffic Commissioners because of fair competition rules. If you’re running vehicles under a restricted PSV operator’s licence, there are a number of standards you need to meet to keep your licence.