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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...

28/09/2022

The Joint Approvals Unit for Periodic Training (JAUPT) is to become part of the DVSA - Read more here:

From 1 October 2022 the Joint Approvals Unit for Periodic Training (JAUPT) will become part of DVSA. JAUPT processes applications from training providers for centre and course approvals for Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (DCPC) and drink-drive rehabilitation (DDR). JAUPT offers these....

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:

Highlights, press releases and speeches

10/12/2020

The DFT & DVSA have introduced a limited & temporary relaxation to the Drivers' Hours Regulations for those drivers hauling "Food & Essential Goods" from 10th Dec 2020 to 30th Dec 2020; full details can be read here:

The Department for Transport (Dft), as well as the Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) have introduced a limited, temporary relaxation of the drivers' hours regulations for drivers' carrying Food & Essentials goods during the period of 10th December 2020 to 30th December 2020. We at TMC Assist....

09/12/2020

The DVSA have released an updated video guide to carrying out your Daily Walkaround checks, please view it here:

23/11/2020

DfT has released information to cover new systems & changes post 1st Jan 2021, as well as a host of sites setup across the UK to distribute information and aid.

Read about it on our website:

The Department for Transport have recently opened what they are referring to as the "Haulier Handbook" - a one-stop-shop for all information and advice regarding customs procedures, as well as other changes and systems that operators will face after 1st January 2021. The handbook can be found at thi...

10/11/2020

REMINDER: ECMT Window due to close on 20th Nov 2020; only ten days left to apply for your permit.

Read more on our website:

As we noted in a previous article, the window to obtain the ECMT permits required for UK-based operators to maintain their trade with the EU is due to close in 10 days. Submissions past this point will be rejected without review, so we strongly suggest if you need one, to apply NOW. The following is...

09/11/2020

The Department for Transport has released new travel restrictions for Denmark.

Read up on how this may effect you or your company on our website:

The following is taken from an email circular released by the Department for Transport. The Government last night (November 7) extended measures to prevent the potential spread of a variant strain of Covid-19. All travellers except for British nationals or residents of the UK who had been in or thro...

05/11/2020

EU TRANSITION: HAULIER INFORMATION & ADVICE SITES OPEN

For more details, please check out this article on our website:

The following has been taken from an email circular released by the Department for Transport: You and your drivers can now visit Information and Advice Sites across the UK for advice on how to prepare for the end of the transition period. Find your nearest advice site New rules will affect you when....

22/10/2020

With the UK having left the EU, and with the transitional period swiftly running out; the Government has released guidance for what Goods Vehicle Operators will need to carry out International Road Haulage as of 1st January 2021.

Read more about it on our website:

With the UK having left the EU, and with the transitional period swiftly running out; the Government has released guidance for what Goods Vehicle Operators will need to carry out International Road Haulage as of 1st January 2021. For full details, please follow this link; however the shorthand list....

30/09/2020

Today (Wednesday, 30th September 2020), the Office of the Traffic Commissioner have released an email circular addressing the updates to a number of statutory documents.

Read it in full at this link:

September 30, 2020 | Graham Doughty | 0 Comments | Compliance, Industry News | Statutory Document 6, Traffic Commissioner, Vocational Driver Senior Traffic Commissioner’s statutory documents updated The following is taken from an email circular put out by the Office of the Traffic Commissioner. Th...