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Can an Operator’s Licence Be Transferred? (Part 2)
Part 2 – Where Key Personnel die or become seriously unwell In any business, unexpected events can occur which upset stability. None could be more
If I run my business using a dual-purpose vehicle, do I need to obtain an Operator’s Licence and follow EU driver’s hours rules?
“If I run my business using a dual-purpose vehicle, do I need to obtain an Operator’s Licence and follow EU driver’s hours rules?“ These are
Can an Operator’s Licence Be Transferred? (Part 1)
Part 1 – Where a Company Is Sold, Transferred, or Enters Administration We are often asked whether an Operator’s Licence can be transferred when there
Operator Licence revoked after long absence: What Goods Vehicle Operators should learn from the Case of Sukhvinder Singh.
A recent Traffic Commissioner decision was followed up with a press release this week, as a stark warning to goods vehicle operators: failing to maintain
Key Changes to the HGV Inspection Manual – Effective 1 April 2026
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) have published an updated version of the Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) Inspection Manual, which comes into force on
Using AI to prepare for your Public Inquiry? Risks for Operator Licence Holders Explained
As artificial intelligence becomes more widely used across businesses, we are increasingly seeing operators rely on AI tools to prepare representations for a Traffic Commissioner
Traffic Commissioner Public Inquiry: Top 5 Tips to Protect Your Operator Licence
Being called to a Public Inquiry before the Traffic Commissioner is a serious matter for any operator or transport manager. Whether you hold a goods
Can ‘Good Repute’ Be Divided? Perverse and Artificial Distinction or Proportionate means to an end?
A recent decision of Traffic Commissioner Mullan provided an interesting example of a case where despite serious shortcomings, the sole director retained his reputation as
Can I keep an Operator’s Licence I don’t use (just in case)?
The conversation goes like this: Me: You haven’t used that Operators licence for over a year? Client: No Me: Why don’t you
How Does the 2018 Revised Guide to Maintaining Roadworthiness Impact Your Business?
Updated: Jul 2, 2018 Changes to the Guide to Maintaining Roadworthiness issued 2018 On Monday 23 April 2018 the latest revision to the Guide to
Heavy Haulage – Abnormal Load Transport
Heavy Haulage – Abnormal Load Transport TfL reports that around 37,000 abnormal loads enter London on the Transport for London Road Network (the TLRN
Operating Light Goods Vehicles in the EU – Rule Changes
From the 21st of May 2022, you will need a standard international goods vehicle operator license to transport goods for hire or reward in the
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