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?
Safe driving
Advice and guidance for truck, bus and van drivers.
Lorry drivers: THINK! Cyclist when turning left
In this guest blog, THINK! talks about their new cycle safety campaign. The campaign is encouraging lorry drivers to take the extra time to look out for cyclists.
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.
DVSA publishes new guidance on fitting vehicle side guards
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has published new guidance on fitting side guards, which are also known as lateral protection devices (LPDs).
Vehicle maintenance checks during winter
Keeping your business on the road is always challenging and particularly so during winter when severe weather could strike at any time.
Freight enforcement partnership helping to make London’s roads safer
DVSA has joined in a partnership with Transport for London, Metropolitan Police and City of London Police with the aim of reducing the number of unsafe lorry drivers and operators on London’s roads.
The Highway Code is now easier to use online
Based on research undertaken with people who use The Highway Code, DVSA has made it easier to use and share from GOV.UK. This will improve people's knowledge and change their behaviour on the road for the better and, hopefully, for life.
How to get the most out of your Driver CPC training
It’s now been a year since Driver CPC became compulsory for all professionals drivers. It’s important that all drivers make the most of their training. We know that everyone will have different needs and priorities depending on their circumstances, but here are some general tips on how to get the most out of Driver CPC.
New load security guidance for vehicle operators
New load security guidance has been published to help vehicle operators transport loads securely. The guidance details your responsibilities, the consequences of not securing your load correctly and how DVSA enforces the rules.
HGV task force wins safety award
London’s Industrial Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) task force has been recognised for its outstanding contribution to transport safety.