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02/11/2022

A new ruling by the Upper Tribunal means that operators must declare all vehicles 'in possession' on their license; and not just those presently in use for trade.

You can read the full details here:

Important message for all HGV operators Important message for all HGV operators You may be aware of a recent legal decision made by the Upper Tribunal (found here, and in particularly paragraphs 31-38) where it was ruled that all goods vehicles in possession of an operator are deemed to be ‘in use...

18/01/2022

Skill bootcamps are offering free courses lasting up to 16 weeks across England. Are you new to HGV driving? A returning veteran of the trade or just looking to expand your existing driver's license?

Under the UK Skill bootcamp system, there are a number of free courses aimed at the haulage industry. The course fall into three categories: Those new to HGV driving Those looking to upgrade their existing HGV driver's license Those returning to the HGV industry Most courses are flexible, held over....

13/01/2022

The Gov.uk website has released an update on the relaxations surrounding the enforcement of the retained EU Drivers' Hours Rules: https://www.tmc-assist.co.uk/update-to-relaxation-of-the-enforcement-retained-eu-drivers-hours-rules/

The Department for Transport & the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency have updated the document "Temporary relaxation of the enforcement of the retained EU drivers’ hours rules: all road haulage sectors in Great Britain (until 10 February 2022)" on the Gov.uk website. The relaxation will now run ...

06/01/2022

The HMRC & DVSA have released a joint email circular covering changes to the systems & procedures surrounding moving goods between the UK & the EU.

The following is taken from an email circular released by HM Revenue & Customs, as well as the DVSA: From 1 January 2022, any goods moved between Great Britain and the EU, except for the island of Ireland, will require full customs controls. The full article covers such issues as: Moving goods from....

21/12/2021

Do you haul to Europe? Make sure you are signed up for the GVMS before 1st January 2022.

As of 1st January 2022, operators wishing to transport goods to Europe through one of the UK's many ports will need to be signed up to the Goods Vehicles Movement Service (GVMS); or face being turned away without passage. You can read more on this at the following [link].

16/12/2021

OCRS Customer report system is now available!

The following is taken from an email circular released by the DVSA: The repairs to the reporting system are complete and OCRS reports are now available. Questions If you have any questions about changes to the system, user issues or your score please contact our Customer Service Centre. If you have....

15/12/2021

UK Government announces a major review into HGV driver training

https://www.tmc-assist.co.uk/government-announces-major-review-into-hgv-driver-training/

15/12/2021

All new HGVs will be zero-emission by 2040

https://www.tmc-assist.co.uk/all-new-hgvs-will-be-zero-emission-by-2040/

15/12/2021

As of May 2022, van operators & other light goods vehicles will require an International Operator's License.

The following is taken from an email circular released by the Department for Transport: From 21 May 2022, operators or users of vans or other light goods vehicles over 2.5 tonnes and up to 3.5 tonnes in weight for hire and reward will need to obtain an International Operator's Licence. This includes...

10/06/2021

The UK Driver shortage is starting to effect companies outside the haulage industry.

It has been widely reported for some time now by bodies such as the RHA and Logistics UK that the UK is set to experience a Driver shortage in the wake of Brexit; and it seems now that we are starting to see signs outside the haulage industry of this crisis. On the 8th June 2021, Nationwide Produce;...

16/12/2020

On the 10th December 2020, the EU released a set of provisional contingency measures to apply to both international road access and air access for logistical operators in the event of a no-deal Brexit, to take effect as of 1st January 2021.

Under these provisions, UK International Operators will be able to undertake work between the Uk & EU without an ECMT permit until at least 30th June 2021; with no plans currently past this point for free travel.

The provisions can be read in full at this link:

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