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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 […]
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10/03/2023
Do you know what you need to be recording when your driver is away from the vehicle?
The DVSA have shared that one of their most frequently asked questions is what a driver must record when they are away from their vehicle for a length of time. This could be where a driver has gone on holiday, they have had an absence from driving or changed jobs, or they could be a […]
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08/03/2023
Did you know the highest pass rate for HGV tests is women between the ages of 20 -29 – Happy International Women’s Day
It’s International Women’s Day Since today is all about celebrating women, we wanted to share a stat that we learnt recently! Did you know that the highest pass rate on HGV tests is women between the ages of 20-29? The Pallet Network’s analysis of DfT data shows that this category has has the highest pass […]
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06/03/2023
HGVs blind-spots targeted in National Highways ‘Know the Zones’ campaign
HGV’s, blind-spots are one of the biggest factors causing accidents. HGV’s, blind-spots have long been recognised as one of the main factors relating to accidents, therefore we are pleased to see the National Highways’ new campaign “Know the Zones” which aims to educate other road users to the risks of a HGV’s “zones” of limited […]
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02/03/2023
DfT launches consultation on proposed changes to DCPC
The Department for Transport (DfT) launched a consultation about proposed changes to the Driver CPC qualification back in March 2023. The DfT have been gathering opinions on the proposed reforms which will impact how the DCPC qualification is maintained or regained when a driver returns to their job after absence. Potential measures being considered include: […]
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22/02/2023
Highway Code Changes – Driver’s Knowledge remains “Patchy”
March 2023 represented a year since the DVLA updated the highway code. Aviva Quotemehappy Connect conducted a survey which concluded that “knowledge is patchy”. The survey asked participants 12 questions and of 1508 respondents, only 3 people got all the answers correct. You can read more about this survey here.
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15/02/2023
What to expect in a DVSA roadside check!
Do you know what to expect during a roadside check? The inspection will be carried out by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) and the purpose of these checks is to ensure that vehicles on the road meet minimum safety standards and are in a roadworthy condition. The inspections can include checks on the […]
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10/02/2023
Convey part of the CILT’s Transport & Logistics Safety Forum
The Transport and Logistics Safety Forum The Transport and Logistics Safety Forum (TLSF) is a professional group within CILT(UK) which aims to inform, advise, and influence both members and external bodies on good practice and appropriate policies to enable transport and logistics services to be as safe and effective as possible. Chair of the TLSF, […]