Professional drivers: meeting the conduct standards
Most operators are well aware of who the traffic commissioners are – and what they can do to licence holders who don’t maintain vehicle and driver safety standards. But what...
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
...manager had gained their operator certificate of professional competence (CPC) in January this year, but during the inquiry some concerns were raised about their understanding of operator licence requirements. Mr...
Keeping your operator licence promises
...Commissioner had given you permission to begin running vehicles. Every heavy goods vehicle (HGV) operator agrees to a number of commitments when they apply to the Traffic Commissioner for a...
Drivers’ hours: staying on track
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Operator licence, Safe driving
...and operators who break the rules create a significant risk to road safety Using another driver’s card to falsify a tachograph record is a serious offence. This kind of conduct...
Record keeping: staying up to date
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Maintenance workshop, Operator licence
...HGV and PSV safety inspection records at Annex 5 of the Guide to Maintaining Roadworthiness. Don’t forget to check the latest versions of the inspection manuals Where safety inspection records...
Improving online services for vehicle operators
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ecvDTcPwXjY...new system. If you’re already on ‘Self Service’ please login and check your details are correct and up to date. If you have any questions, please email us at operatorlicensing@otc.gsi.gov.uk...
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. This means that when you submit an application for...
Updated guidance from the traffic commissioners
...you need to replace your transport manager directly or make additional nominations. The document also includes a role description for transport managers as well as a new approach to working...
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.