Called to a Traffic Commissioner Public Inquiry? What Happens and How to Prepare
A public inquiry is a formal hearing held by a Traffic Commissioner to decide whether an operator’s licence should continue, and on…
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Transport Manager CPC Exam: A Four-Week Revision Plan for the Final Stretch
With four weeks to go before a Transport Manager CPC sitting, the candidates who pass are the ones who stop reading and…
HGV Daily Walkaround Checks: What DVSA Expects and What Drivers Must Record
Every goods vehicle operated under an operator’s licence must be given a walkaround check by the driver before it is used on…
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,…
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.