DVSA
Blog5 AugNew smart tachograph requirements: implications for drivers and operators
By Joanne La Roche, solicitor at Markel Law
Truck News21 JunDVSA to use ANPR cameras to target dangerous drivers
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) will use Automatic Number Plate Recognition cameras in a trial that will run until April 2020.
Truck News14 FebHighways England to stop vehicles for DVSA
Commercial vehicle drivers could be stopped by a Highways England Traffic Officer, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has announced.
Aura Graphics24 JanTraffic commissioners urged to modernise processes
Improvements have been made, but applications take too long and restricted licences should be dropped, say fleets. John Lewis reports
Driver Training19 DecFTA Transport Manager Conference: ‘drivers urged to be more honest when in trouble’
Many attend investigations without letting employers know they are being interviewed. That’s not the best way to address the matter, says senior traffic commissioner
Truck News26 NovDVSA targets older truck tyres in new crackdown
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has begun a crackdown on tyres that are more than 10 years old.
Best Practices18 OctHow to get the most from agency drivers
They can be a really useful resource but fleets must manage the process carefully, say experts
Case Studies13 Sep'Nothing matches our accreditation programme,' says FORS' John Hix
"We take complaints seriously; we act”, says John Hix as multiple schemes compete for national supremacy in van and truck accreditation. By Stephen Briers
FTA van and truck legal advice5 SepBanksman signals and contraflow systems, explained by FTA
The FTA looks at the latest issues to affect vans and trucks. Here, it provides guidance on banksman signals and contraflow systems.
Truck News4 SepEmissions cheat devices targeted by DVSA
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has announced it is checking lorries for emissions cheat devices, with the nationwide rollout of enforcement action.
Fleet Management20 AugVan operators may need O-licences if EU changes its rules
Despite Brexit, vans of 2.5 tonnes-plus may still have to comply with EU rules, especially when deliveries take them across the border. By Steve Banner
Latest News1 AugJaama launches DVSA Earned Recognition Key2 module
Jaama has launched a new Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) Earned Recognition Scheme module enabling compliance data management.
Truck News18 JulDAFcheck provides DVSA’s Earned Recognition
DAFcheck has been validated by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) to provide Earned Recognition compliance.
Truck News26 JunDVSA ‘must do more’ to find HGV testers for MOTs
The Institute of Road Transport Engineers welcomes announcement DVSA will supply more testers, but says only time will tell whether it will be enough.
- Truck News21 Jun
DVSA works with industry to address ATF challenges
The DVSA has held the first in a series of round table meetings with trade bodies to address the current challenges faced by the industry at Authorised Testing Facilities (ATFs).
- Truck News14 Jun
Earned Recognition could set the standard and reduce need for other schemes
DVSA believes Earned Recognition could supersede the need to join the likes of FORS (Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme) and CLOCS (Construction Logistics and Community Safety).
- Truck News31 May
More incentives needed for next stage of Earned Recognition growth, says FTA
DVSA has target to get 22% of fleets Earned Recognition accredited by 2020, but FTA says more benefits will need to be added to get there.
Latest News14 MayDVSA’s Earned Recognition could boost business for Jaama’s Key2
Jaama has anticipated a boost in business ‘validated IT supplier’ for the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency’s (DVSA) Earned Recognition Scheme.
- Truck News3 May
Stop AdBlue deception or risk losing licence
Traffic commissioners and the DVSA to crack down on operators using ‘tank is full’ emulators.
Truck News26 AprFTA launches data solution for DVSA Earned Recognition scheme
The FTA is launching a new service aimed at supporting fleet operators who want to join the DVSA's voluntary Earned Recognition Scheme.
