Can You Drive a Minibus on a Car Licence? D1 Rules Explained
Yes, in some cases you can drive a minibus with up to 16 passenger seats on an ordinary category B car licence,…
Category: Logistics
Optimise your supply chain operations with professional logistics expertise. Explore transport management, driver training requirements, and operational efficiency strategies that keep goods moving safely and compliantly across the UK.
Section 19 and Section 22 Permits Explained
Section 19 and Section 22 permits let not-for-profit organisations such as charities, community groups and schools carry passengers for payment without a…
Drivers’ Hours Rules Compared: EU, GB Domestic and Working Time
UK drivers in 2026 work under one of two drivers’ hours regimes. Assimilated (EU) rules allow 9 hours daily driving (10 twice…
UK Tachograph Law Changes 2026/27: What Operators Need to Know
The biggest UK tachograph law change of 2026 took effect on 1 July 2026: vans over 2.5 tonnes on international hire or…
What Is OLAT? Operator Licence Awareness Training Explained
OLAT is a one-day course covering your operator licence undertakings. Who needs it, what it covers, whether it is a legal requirement, and how it differs from Transport Manager CPC. £120 per person at NCT.
What Is CPC Training? Driver CPC vs Transport Manager CPC Explained
CPC means two different things in UK transport. This guide explains Driver CPC (35 hours every 5 years) vs Transport Manager CPC (the exam-based management qualification), what each costs in 2026, and which one you need.
Moving Abnormal Loads: STGO, Notifications and the Knowledge Gap That Catches Operators Out
Oversized and overweight loads move under a precise legal framework — STGO categories, ESDAL notifications, escort requirements and route planning. Get any of it wrong and the consequences follow your operator licence. Here's the overview.
Which Vehicles Need a Tachograph? UK Rules by Weight (2026)
In 2026, any goods vehicle over 3.5 tonnes maximum authorised mass (including any trailer) operating under assimilated drivers’ hours rules must use…
Transport Manager CPC Exam: Format, Pass Rates and Results (2026)
The Transport Manager CPC exam is set by CILT and consists of two papers: a multiple choice knowledge paper and an open…
How to Become a Transport Manager in the UK: Qualifications, Steps and Costs (2026)
A clear 2026 guide to becoming a transport manager in the UK: what the role involves, the CILT Transport Manager CPC you need, the steps to qualify, and what it costs.