Moving On

Changes to tachograph rules for local journeys

Moving On, 6 October 2014 - Operator licence, Safe driving

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.

Check type-approval before you buy!

Moving On, 29 September 2014 - Features, Vehicle testing

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.

Load security for XL-rated vehicles

Moving On, 22 September 2014 - Safe driving

We are accepting new standards on load security provided by XL-rated vehicles - just make sure the load is a positive fit.

Essential facts on fee changes

Moving On, 15 September 2014 - Fees and costs

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.

All on board with Driver CPC

Moving On, 10 September 2014 - Operator licence, Safe driving

All professional bus, coach and lorry drivers must have completed their first block of Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (Driver CPC) periodic training by today (10 September) to continue working. Operators and drivers who have not caught up with this deadline must get this sorted out.

Exhaust and waste systems on buses and coaches

Moving On, 8 September 2014 - Maintenance workshop, Vehicle testing

All exhausts are tested for security, leaks, effectiveness of the silencers and to make sure that fumes do not enter the cab. However, when it comes to buses and coaches a few extra items need to be considered to avoid failing the test.

Do you think classic vehicles should be exempt from annual test?

Moving On, 1 September 2014 - Features, Vehicle testing

The Department for Transport wants your suggestions about changes to roadworthiness tests for classic vehicles. Do you think that classic vehicles should be exempt? What criteria should be used?

Crackdown on defective fuel systems

Moving On, 26 August 2014 - Maintenance workshop, Safe driving

From 1 September 2014, we’ll be taking a more robust approach to vehicles with defective fuel systems. It’s not acceptable to contaminate the road surface or to drive a vehicle in such poor condition that a fuel spill is likely.

Stopper trial with Highways Agency

Moving On, 25 August 2014 - Features

We are trialling a joint working pilot with Highways Agency to stop commercial vehicles at the roadside.

No ministry plates; no MOT

Moving On, 18 August 2014 - Vehicle testing

Before you take a commercial vehicle for its annual test, you must have a plating certificate – also known as a ministry plate – that shows the permitted axle and gross vehicle weights.

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