Changes to Heavy Vehicle testing in early 2026
Changes to Heavy Vehicle testing in early 2026
Over the last few months, we’ve sent out information on some of the changes coming into the heavy vehicle testing process.
Preview of the new operator self service system
Here’s a sneak preview of the new layout we’re designing as part of our work to improve operator licensing self service. We’re working with the government’s digital team to make sure the system is available through the Government’s website, GOV.UK.
The roadworthiness package
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The European Union's roadworthiness package agrees the minimum standards for the annual test and roadside inspections of all vehicles within the Union. But how will we make those directives a practical reality for commercial vehicles on British roads?
Consistency
When you have a lot of people performing the same role, but working across the nation, it’s a challenge to get everyone doing things the same way. But this is what customers both deserve and expect. So how do we make sure our approach in the test lane and at the roadside is consistent?
How to stay safe this winter
Highways Agency, which manages motorways and major trunk roads in England, seeks your views on what they can do to make winter driving safer for you.
Feed back your experience of our services
We have commissioned independent research company, Market Probe, to telephone some operators for a confidential discussion about your experience of our services.
Scrapping the tax disc: how DVLA is making it easier to tax your vehicle
Find out about the work DVLA has been doing to make it easier to tax your vehicle online after the tax disc is scrapped on 1 October 2014.
Transport manager responsibilities
Transport managers have a demanding job: you make sure that an operator's vehicles are roadworthy and drivers comply with traffic and drivers’ hours rules. You are also responsible to the wider public, through the traffic commissioner, for making sure your operator is compliant with road safety regulations. For some operators though, things can go badly …
Moving On reader survey results
In January 2014, we asked you to take part in a reader survey to tell us what you think about Moving On. Your feedback has helped us to understand where we can make improvements and what information is most important to you. Here are some of the main points coming out of the survey results.
Are you ready for the Commonwealth Games?
Truck, bus and coach operators in Scotland should plan ahead for the Commonwealth Games, which run from 23 July to 3 August, as they will be vital to the smooth running of the event.
Improve your compliance rating using your OCRS report
You can order a new OCRS report for each of your operator licences that will help you to find out where you can make changes that will improve your compliance rating.