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26/04/2023
Government extends HGV skills boot camp training scheme
The government has extended its HGV Skills Boot Camp driver training scheme with plans to train another 2,160 candidates over the next 12 months to create almost 2,000 new drivers. As the industry continues to face challenges with driver shortages, this is fantastic news and we are pleased that the government continues to support our […]
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17/04/2023
Transport Operators Benefit from using Convey’s New Workshop Module
Operators “transforming” their workshop management & maintenance with the launch of new Convey Workshop App After 6 months of rigorous industry trials, driver and vehicle compliance experts, Convey Technology, have launched their Workshop Module and mobile app to make life easier for transport operators across the UK. Used in conjunction with Convey’s Fleet Management Module, […]
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13/04/2023
Convey are a DVSA Earned Recognition Approved IT Supplier
You may know that Convey are a DVSA Earned Recognition Approved IT Supplier. But did you know that we are one of just a handful of approved providers who can offer both the driver system and vehicle maintenance system on a single platform. The Earned Recognition Scheme is a way for vehicle operators to prove […]
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11/04/2023
Majority of drivers are opposed in changes in MOT regulations
Nearly 75% of drivers say that they think that £35-45 is a reasonable price to pay once a year to make sure their car is roadworthy and safe, and 67% believe that lives would be at risk if MOTs were extended. New data from a survey of UK drivers conducted by Savanta, shows that they […]
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06/04/2023
National Highways ‘Toolbox Talks’ emphasise Compliance
National Highways emphasises Compliance with a series of ‘Toolbox Talks’ videos as part of the Driving for Better Business programme. The videos address a number of compliance topics, such as fatigue, drivers hours, speed limits, distractions, and roadworthiness. Mark Cartwright, head of the commercial vehicle incident prevention team at National Highways shared that “when HGVs […]
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04/04/2023
Driver CPC Changes Proposed April 2023 Consultation
Do you know what the proposed changes to driver CPC are? The consultation, which is currently ongoing, is asking for opinions on their proposals that have the potential to change the HGV training landscape completely. The proposal is to introduce a new national DCPC (N-DCPC) which would only be valid for driving on UK roads, […]
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28/03/2023
Should well known fleets act as Role Models?
Are big branded fleets the influencers of the roads? In a recent fleet podcast, ex police traffic inspector Olly Taylor, told listeners that he believes that fleets with recognisable branding have a duty to set an example on the roads for other drivers. All fleets have compliance requirements which go some way to ensure that […]
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21/03/2023
The most important factors when choosing a Tachograph Analysis provider
When you’re looking for tachograph analysis providers, what exactly should you look for? Data in Motor Transport’s Hot Topics report tells us that 25% of those surveyed are most interested in the analysis capabilities of the software, followed closely by ease of remote downloading (21%) and value for money (19%). We agree that it’s important […]
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17/03/2023
46% of operators are using a system to remotely download their tachograph data
Remote Tachograph Data Downloading grows ever more popular. One of the key features of our Tachograph Analysis Module – part of the acclaimed Convey platform – is remote downloading. This gives fleet operators and managers full access to their driver’s tachograph data – no matter where they are. Recent data released in Motor Transport’s ‘Hot Topics: […]
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14/03/2023
Transport Office Portal now replaced with a number of other services.
The Transport Office Portal closed in March (2023) and has been replaced with a number of other services. Operator Report Service (ORS) This service is provided through the Vehicle Operator Licence (VOL) portal and will allow you to request your Operator Compliance Risk Score, your Vehicle Maintenance Test history and Encounter reports. Incorporating these features […]