2019 Financial Standing Levels
The 2019 financial standing levels for standard operator licence holders...
The Trucks Cartel – one of the top 20 cases of 2019
The legal press has identified the RHA’s collective action against...
Brexit and Customs: What Does It Mean?
Currently, the word ‘Brexit’ said in the majority of situations...
Price fixing by truck cartel claim goes ahead – Update
Backhouse Jones’ Steven Meyerhoff says the RHA’s proposed collective claim...
Who’s in the BACK? Clandestine entrants and the current guidance on the same
The media is often full of immigration stories just as...
Scotland welcomes new Traffic Commissioner
Claire Gilmore has become the newest team member to join...
Knowledge AND the correct attitude are key elements of a competent transport manager
Possession of the correct knowledge is a key element to...
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Claire Gilmore has become the newest team member to join the Traffic Commissioner line up after commencing her post at the beginning of March 2019.
Clandestine entrants and the current guidance for operators and HGV drivers on the same.
Currently, the word ‘Brexit’ said in the majority of situations brings about an orchestra of groans and sighs. Large proportions of the public are fatigued by the discussion and have had their minds run ragged by the uncertainty surrounding the concept. Nevertheless, it is something to be addressed, as the deadline of 29 March 2019 looms.
Transport specialist law firm, Backhouse Jones, has advised Halcyon Tankers Ltd on the management buy-out of the Halcyon Tankers division from Hargreaves Logistics which completed on 1st January 2019.
The Guide to Maintaining Roadworthiness was updated in November 2018 and in accordance with this, new guides for walk around checks have been issued for HGV and PCV operators.
The legal press has identified the RHA’s collective action against the truck cartel as one of the top 20 cases to watch in 2019.
Recently, the DVSA has revised the guide to maintaining roadworthiness as regards tyre management showing that a robust tyre management system is essential for all operators and should never be underestimated.
It is written into the law of the UK that the Member State will exit the European Union at 11pm on 29 March 2019. This has caused a multitude of uncertainty for workers of both UK nationality and EU nationality, as the fate of their residency status is speculated about.
The 2019 financial standing levels for standard operator licence holders and applicants have been confirmed.
Statistics show that more than one third of people killed or seriously injured on the UK roads are those travelling on bicycles. Travelling by bike on any road holds its risks and in cities , road safety is particularly crucial.
On 14 November 2018 we hosted the next in the series of our webinars aimed at operators in the PCV and HGV sectors.
Know if a fraudster is contacting your company and what to do.
Operators should periodically check the information held on the Vehicle Operator Licensing (VOL) Service, as this system is only as good as the data being entered into it.
The Office of the Traffic Commissioner is starting a new series of bulletins designed to help maintain and promote O licence compliance. This will include looking at some of the key issues raised in public inquiries.
Operators of both haulage vehicles and passenger carrying vehicles can now find themselves assisted in the regulatory management of their fleet, as the MOT reminders system provided by the Government has been extended to cover these vehicle categories.
