Play by the rules
Changes to testing and regulations could leave some operators at a loss to know what is required and why. John Kendall outlines what's new, and which vehicles will be affected
Power to the people at the CV Show 2015
There are times when the power of the people is greater than that of the legislature and its executive. Just occasionally, even the dominance of Europe in matters regulatory is usurped and the market finds itself bowing to the will of what amount to regional pressure groups.
Professional standard
As the transport industry increasingly wakes up to the importance of competence and compliance at every level, including vehicle inspection and maintenance, irtec is trending upwards. Brian Tinham reports
Occupational hazards
As more changes for operator licence holders loom at the end of the year, Andrew Woolfall from Backhouse Jones asks, is your business ready?
Safe not sorry
Operators, workshops and even technicians themselves are still falling foul of safety inspection issues. Brian Tinham talks to the FTA’s Andy Mair about what’s going wrong
Safe or sorry
Additional compliance burdens – such as those imposed by London's low emission zone, FORS and CLOCS – are already being imposed on operators. Andrew Woolfall examines the new reality and the implications for justice
It’s down to you
Transport managers are very much in the limelight now, as the traffic commissioners focus on where the buck stops with compliance. Brian Weatherly reports
It’s your ‘O’ licence
Whether you opt for new vehicles on R&M packages or prefer in-house or independent workshops for new and used trucks and vans, you better make sure they're up to the job. Steve Banner reports
Targeting non-compliance
The focus for law enforcement is changing as the traffic commissioners and DVSA review their strategies in light of modern technology. Andrew Woolfall explains
Tell it like it is
Two enforcers, one defender, with news on O-Licence reforms, DVSA’s future goals and what Brexit means to operators. Brian Weatherley reports on the IRTE’s legal stream seminar