Getting a letter from the Office of the Traffic Commissioner (OTC) can feel like a punch to the stomach — even if you’re not entirely...

You’re at the roadside or in your depot when the DVSA inspector finishes their checks, walks over, and issues a PG9 Prohibition Notice ....

If you hold a Restricted Operator Licence , it’s easy to assume your compliance responsibilities are “lighter” than those of larger...

If you’re a goods vehicle operator, the DVSA is watching your compliance — and it’s not random. Behind the scenes, the DVSA uses...

Running a transport business under a Restricted Operator Licence doesn’t make you exempt from the law — it simply means you’re operating...

If the DVSA or Traffic Commissioner knocked on your door today and asked to see your compliance records, would you be ready? For many...

A Public Inquiry (PI) is a formal hearing led by the Traffic Commissioner to decide whether an operator is fit to hold a licence. For...

If you’ve been called to a Public Inquiry (PI) by the Office of the Traffic Commissioner, the stakes are high — but it’s not necessarily...

You’ve received a letter from the Office of the Traffic Commissioner. It says: “You are required to attend a Public Inquiry concerning...

Holding a Restricted Operator Licence gives you the ability to run goods vehicles for your own business — but it also puts you squarely...

You're driving along, just another day on the road, when you see it: a DVSA officer at a roadside checkpoint waving you in. Whether it’s...

Ever wondered how the DVSA decides which vehicles to stop at the roadside or which operators to inspect? It’s not just random. They use a...

You’re busy running your transport business when an email or letter drops in: “The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) requests...

Running a transport operation — even a small one under a Restricted Operator Licence — means you’re legally responsible for maintaining...

If you hold a Restricted Operator Licence , you might assume tachographs are only for big hauliers or national transport companies. But...

If you operate under a Restricted Operator Licence , you’re responsible for your drivers’ compliance — even if you don’t have a Transport...

When it comes to managing compliance as a small transport operator, one of the most common questions is: Should I stick with paper...

Whether you operate a single 7.5-tonne vehicle or a small fleet of rigids, keeping the right transport records — and holding onto them...

If you’re a small fleet operator or hold a Restricted Operator Licence, you might wonder what paperwork you really need to keep for...

If you think a change to your parking arrangements or a neighbour’s complaint isn’t a big deal, think again. Breaches involving Operating...