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Introducing the Maintenance Provision Rating Scheme (MPRS)  

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Introducing the Maintenance Provision Rating Scheme (MPRS)  

Finding a reliable workshop where you have confidence in what you’re buying, just got easier with the launch of the industry’s Maintenance Provision Rating Scheme (MPRS). 

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Progress with a load security guide

Posted by: Moving On, Posted on: 10 November 2014 - Categories: Features, Safe driving
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Earlier this year we told you about the guidance we are developing on load security. This provoked a lot of feedback from you, who were generally very positive about the prospect of some useful guidance. Here we update you on progress with the guide and what's in store for the future.

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Latest on operator licence self service

Posted by: Office of the Traffic Commissioner, Posted on: 3 November 2014 - Categories: Features, Operator licence
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One of our most important jobs in developing the new operator licence self service system is to make it easier for operators to manage their licences online. We want to hear what you think about the developments we've made so far.

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Whole Vehicle Type Approval

Posted by: Moving On, Posted on: 29 October 2014 - Categories: Features, Operator licence
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Today, 29 October, European Community Whole Vehicle Type Approval (ECWVTA) now includes multi-stage build trucks, special types vehicles and trailers, and special purpose vehicles.

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How compliant is Britain's fleet?

Posted by: Moving On, Posted on: 27 October 2014 - Categories: Features
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Each year, DVSA conducts fleet compliance checks to determine the roadworthiness and traffic compliance of lorries and trailers, and the traffic compliance of coaches.

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Changing your business status?

Posted by: Moving On, Posted on: 20 October 2014 - Categories: Operator licence
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If you change your business entity - for example, from a sole trader to a limited company - you must apply for a new operator licence. This includes publishing an advert in the local paper and submitting the right financial information. Here we explain more about the pitfalls to watch out for and how to …

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Make compliance part of your culture

Posted by: Moving On, Posted on: 13 October 2014 - Categories: Features, Operator licence
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Our Remote Enforcement Office provides a more streamlined enforcement service that poses less of a burden to compliant operators and frees up resource to focus on serious and serial law breakers. Here we take a closer look at the trial and how this will inform our plans for the future of enforcement.

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Changes to tachograph rules for local journeys

Posted by: Moving On, Posted on: 6 October 2014 - Categories: Operator licence, Safe driving
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Soon some vehicles will no longer have to be fitted with tachograph recording equipment and their drivers will not have to comply with EC drivers’ hour rules, but with GB drivers’ hours rules instead.

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Check type-approval before you buy!

Posted by: Moving On, Posted on: 29 September 2014 - Categories: Features, Vehicle testing
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There are only 6 weeks left before multi-stage build trucks and special type vehicles and trailers must be type-approved before they can be registered to use on the road. We advise our customers to make sure any new vehicle has a type approval certificate before you buy.

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Load security for XL-rated vehicles

Posted by: Moving On, Posted on: 22 September 2014 - Categories: Safe driving
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We are accepting new standards on load security provided by XL-rated vehicles - just make sure the load is a positive fit.

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Essential facts on fee changes

Posted by: Moving On, Posted on: 15 September 2014 - Categories: Fees and costs
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On October 1, commercial vehicle testing and licensing fees are changing. Here, we explain the key points, guide you through the changes and answer some of the more popular questions.

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