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…
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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.
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.
Restricted Operator Licence Help: Who Answers Your Compliance Questions When You Don’t Have a Transport Manager?
Restricted licence holders carry the same undertakings as every other operator — without a Transport Manager to manage them. Our new monthly support service gives own-account operators unlimited MS Teams, phone and email access to transport compliance experts for £180/month.
Operator Licence Compliance Documents: What DVSA and the Traffic Commissioner Expect in Writing
Your Operator's Licence undertakings only count if you can evidence them. Here's the document system DVSA and the Traffic Commissioner expect — and the new compliance packs that provide it, for Transport Managers, restricted licence holders and FORS operators.
How Often Do Forklift Operators Need Refresher Training? What the Law and RTITB Actually Say
There's no fixed legal expiry date on forklift training — which is exactly why so many businesses get caught out. Here's what HSE guidance and RTITB standards say about refresher training, and the triggers that mean an operator needs it now.
Racking Inspection: How Often, Who Can Do It, and What the Law Actually Requires
Is racking inspection a legal requirement, how often should it happen, and who can do it? A plain-English guide to PUWER, BS EN 15635, the three inspection levels, the PRSES role and the green, amber and red traffic light system.
Abnormal Loads and STGO Movement Explained: Rules, Categories and Training
What counts as an abnormal load, how the STGO categories work, the notification rules, and the training operators and drivers need to move special loads safely.
Van Tachograph Rules Are Now in Force: What Operators of 2.5–3.5 Tonne Vans Must Do
From 1 July 2026, vans between 2.5 and 3.5 tonnes used on international hire-or-reward journeys fall under full tachograph and drivers' hours rules. If that's your fleet, the transition period is over — here's your compliance checklist.
Overhead Gantry Crane Training Explained: Who Needs It and What It Covers
Who needs overhead gantry crane training, what accredited courses cover, and why competent crane operators are a legal requirement for employers.