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- Thu Dec 09, 2021 10:36 pm
- Forum: Transport managers | General discussions
- Topic: Can anyone give me an idea of the costs of advertising. Have been quoted £400 plus local paper.
- Replies: 9
- Views: 427
Re: Can anyone give me an idea of the costs of advertising. Have been quoted £400 plus local paper.
Definitely try legalads.co.uk. Was quoted £250 directly by the paper. These guys have placed the same ad in the same paper for £82
- Sat Nov 27, 2021 4:30 pm
- Forum: Transport managers | General discussions
- Topic: Do I need a o licence to drive my horse's and hearse to do funerals
- Replies: 9
- Views: 525
Re: Do I need a o licence to drive my horse's and hearse to do funerals
Vehicles used for funerals are exempt but probably best to try and find out if there’s any limitations to that
- Tue Nov 23, 2021 5:22 pm
- Forum: Transport managers | General discussions
- Topic: When you’re applying for an operator licence online, does the newspaper advert still need to be a physical copy?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 269
When you’re applying for an operator licence online, does the newspaper advert still need to be a physical copy?
Hi All. I suspect I know the answer but when you’re applying for an operator licence online, does the newspaper advert still need to be a physical copy, or can you download the relevant page from the papers website? Always had a physical copy in the past but the guidance seems outdated. Thanks All
- Fri Oct 22, 2021 4:05 pm
- Forum: Transport managers | General discussions
- Topic: Can I run the my truck in "OUT OF Scope" mode to the workshop on my day off?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1290
- Fri Oct 22, 2021 4:03 pm
- Forum: Transport managers | General discussions
- Topic: Can I run the my truck in "OUT OF Scope" mode to the workshop on my day off?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1290
- Fri Oct 22, 2021 3:56 pm
- Forum: Transport managers | General discussions
- Topic: Can I run the my truck in "OUT OF Scope" mode to the workshop on my day off?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1290
Re: Can I run the my truck in "OUT OF Scope" mode to the workshop on my day off?
No, but if you got someone else to do it that doesn’t work for you carrying commercial goods then they could
- Wed Oct 20, 2021 1:54 pm
- Forum: Transport managers | General discussions
- Topic: Legalads.co.uk to place a public notice for O Licence application. Anybody placed one this way and had it accepted etc?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 279
Legalads.co.uk to place a public notice for O Licence application. Anybody placed one this way and had it accepted etc?
Seen a few people recommending legalads.co.uk to place a public notice for O Licence application. Anybody placed one this way and had it accepted etc?
- Thu Oct 14, 2021 8:48 am
- Forum: Transport managers | General discussions
- Topic: Can anyone remember which D4 medical company DVLA stopped accepting please.
- Replies: 7
- Views: 380
Re: Can anyone remember which D4 medical company DVLA stopped accepting please.
It was doctors on wheels but they don’t exist anymore. they’ve rebranded as D4drivers and seem to be ok now
- Thu Oct 07, 2021 1:32 pm
- Forum: Transport managers | General discussions
- Topic: Driver is 59 years old, his full C expired in 2017 but he is still able to professionally drive C1s?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 339
Re: Driver is 59 years old, his full C expired in 2017 but he is still able to professionally drive C1s?
Yes you’re likely correct mate
- Mon Sep 13, 2021 11:53 am
- Forum: Haulage companies | Owner-drivers and fleet owners | General discussions
- Topic: I want to start a Haulage company and want to buy one truck. How much profit can I expect to make if I find a driver?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2918
Re: I want to start a Haulage company and want to buy one truck. How much profit can I expect to make if I find a driver
With one truck and paying a driver. Unless you’ve got a solid contract already it’s unlikely you will make much if anything mate
- Wed Sep 08, 2021 1:27 pm
- Forum: Transport managers | General discussions
- Topic: I'm after some advice and I only do class 1 so I'm out of my depth, so any advice would be appreciated
- Replies: 28
- Views: 1375
Re: I'm after some advice and I only do class 1 so I'm out of my depth, so any advice would be appreciated
I mean that they tried to have an exemption and run on a restricted licence because they didn't charge for the service. And they couldn't use singke car delivery as they collected and delivered the customers vehicle. The tc ruled that because its a standard hire and reward operation it needed to be...
- Wed Sep 08, 2021 1:23 pm
- Forum: Transport managers | General discussions
- Topic: I'm after some advice and I only do class 1 so I'm out of my depth, so any advice would be appreciated
- Replies: 28
- Views: 1375
- Wed Sep 08, 2021 1:20 pm
- Forum: Transport managers | General discussions
- Topic: I'm after some advice and I only do class 1 so I'm out of my depth, so any advice would be appreciated
- Replies: 28
- Views: 1375
Re: I'm after some advice and I only do class 1 so I'm out of my depth, so any advice would be appreciated
unladen weight of the towing vehicle has to be below 2040 KG, which rules out a lot of 4x4’s. Not all though mate. Still plenty out there and an ideal solution for this scenario. Not that you would want to dodge any rules but to voluntarily come under the powers of the TC if you don’t have to would...
- Wed Sep 08, 2021 1:18 pm
- Forum: Transport managers | General discussions
- Topic: I'm after some advice and I only do class 1 so I'm out of my depth, so any advice would be appreciated
- Replies: 28
- Views: 1375
- Wed Sep 08, 2021 1:17 pm
- Forum: Transport managers | General discussions
- Topic: I'm after some advice and I only do class 1 so I'm out of my depth, so any advice would be appreciated
- Replies: 28
- Views: 1375
Re: I'm after some advice and I only do class 1 so I'm out of my depth, so any advice would be appreciated
Buy a dual purpose vehicle and trailer. They can be exempt and can have around the same capacity as a 7.5t. 3.5t are big targets and usually overweight
- Sat Aug 28, 2021 2:09 pm
- Forum: Transport managers | General discussions
- Topic: Does anyone have any recommendations for a vehicle familiarisation course?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 473
Re: Does anyone have any recommendations for a vehicle familiarisation course?
I’ve done that - thinking more a mechanical overview. I grew up with the family having a haulage firm but this was nearly 40 years back. I’m just trying to learn enough to ask the intelligent questions when we’re ordering replacement trucks/maintaining the current ones. yeh fair enough. I’ve looked...
- Sat Aug 28, 2021 2:07 pm
- Forum: Transport managers | General discussions
- Topic: Does anyone have any recommendations for a vehicle familiarisation course?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 473
Re: Does anyone have any recommendations for a vehicle familiarisation course?
Go out with a driver for a bit?
- Wed Aug 25, 2021 1:39 pm
- Forum: Transport managers | General discussions
- Topic: I run a 3.5t Beavertail car transporter but wanting to be able to tow trailer and eventually get a 7.2t car transporter
- Replies: 10
- Views: 586
- Wed Aug 25, 2021 1:37 pm
- Forum: Transport managers | General discussions
- Topic: I run a 3.5t Beavertail car transporter but wanting to be able to tow trailer and eventually get a 7.2t car transporter
- Replies: 10
- Views: 586
Re: I run a 3.5t Beavertail car transporter but wanting to be able to tow trailer and eventually get a 7.2t car transpor
Probably a good idea to hire an external TM initially to get you on your feet whilst you do your training then take it over once you’re qualified. The qualification doesn’t necessarily tell you everything you need to be doing on a day to day
- Wed Aug 11, 2021 1:10 pm
- Forum: Transport managers | General discussions
- Topic: Having a dispute about going over your 15 hr spread over by 15 mins. does he need to take an 11 hr break for going over
- Replies: 28
- Views: 1902
Re: Having a dispute about going over your 15 hr spread over by 15 mins. does he need to take an 11 hr break for going o
that’s an awful position for a TM to take. The driver will undoubtedly be tired and to suggest that he resigns himself to being able to take an 8:45 daily rest is unhealthy for the driver and potentially dangerous. I’m not saying that’s what I would do! I was simply answering the question, which ap...
- Wed Aug 11, 2021 1:08 pm
- Forum: Transport managers | General discussions
- Topic: Having a dispute about going over your 15 hr spread over by 15 mins. does he need to take an 11 hr break for going over
- Replies: 28
- Views: 1902
Re: Having a dispute about going over your 15 hr spread over by 15 mins. does he need to take an 11 hr break for going o
No he doesn’t need 11 hours. There’s only 8hrs45 left. He’s already got the infringement so may as well start again after 8hrs 45
- Mon Aug 09, 2021 10:07 am
- Forum: Transport managers | General discussions
- Topic: Can anyone tell me what is this mean?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 876
Re: Can anyone tell me what is this mean?
GNSS is just a periodic GPS location. Don’t think it’s an issue. Nothing to do with driving time it just can’t work out where you are. Shouldn’t be a problem
- Sat Jul 03, 2021 10:33 am
- Forum: Transport managers | General discussions
- Topic: I am external transport manager for couple of owner operators and I am considering becoming an owner operator myself.
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1311
Re: I am external transport manager for couple of owner operators and I am considering becoming an owner operator myself
If you’ll be driving then yes
- Thu Jul 01, 2021 8:59 am
- Forum: Transport managers | General discussions
- Topic: has anyone had any dealings with the hgv training centre ? They seem to offer a good package but are they any good.
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1219
Re: has anyone had any dealings with the hgv training centre ? They seem to offer a good package but are they any good.
As above. They just advertise other peoples services.
- Tue Jun 29, 2021 12:57 pm
- Forum: Transport managers | General discussions
- Topic: we are starting to hear comments, from other drivers and our office, that you can now ferry move a 45 hour rest break
- Replies: 3
- Views: 675
Re: we are starting to hear comments, from other drivers and our office, that you can now ferry move a 45 hour rest brea
Yes they have now allowed interruption of weekly rests too since the updates last august
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/drivers-hou ... vers-hours
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/drivers-hou ... vers-hours
- Mon Jun 28, 2021 2:31 am
- Forum: Transport managers | General discussions
- Topic: do you need a tacho when it’s just to take the equipment out for a demo so it’s not hire
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1547
Re: do you need a tacho when it’s just to take the equipment out for a demo so it’s not hire
If you’re delivering it for someone else to use then yes. If you’ll be using it then no
- Sat Jun 26, 2021 11:57 am
- Forum: Transport managers | General discussions
- Topic: I'm just looking through historic Audit notes for one of my Clients.One of the Audits raised an issue
- Replies: 54
- Views: 5100
Re: I'm just looking through historic Audit notes for one of my Clients.One of the Audits raised an issue
I would say that’s definitely depending on the industry. If general haulage I would say that’s probably overkill. If arduous tipper work then a very good idea
- Sat Jun 26, 2021 11:12 am
- Forum: Transport managers | General discussions
- Topic: a friend of mine runs a garage and he’s bought a tractor unit. Does this unit need to be on a op licence ?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1943
- Sat Jun 19, 2021 3:06 am
- Forum: Haulage companies | Owner-drivers and fleet owners | General discussions
- Topic: Just in the process of applying for a new Restricted licence and I'm on the maintenance page
- Replies: 23
- Views: 2135
Re: Just in the process of applying for a new Restricted licence and I'm on the maintenance page
I know. Like I say my quote above is word for word what they told me . Would like to hear from anyone that has specifically been told any different from the horses mouthshortmort37 wrote: ↑Sat Jun 19, 2021 3:06 am The official guidance does say something like ‘such as Land Rovers’
- Sat Jun 19, 2021 3:05 am
- Forum: Haulage companies | Owner-drivers and fleet owners | General discussions
- Topic: Just in the process of applying for a new Restricted licence and I'm on the maintenance page
- Replies: 23
- Views: 2135
Re: Just in the process of applying for a new Restricted licence and I'm on the maintenance page
they are over the 2040kg threshold I appreciate that but that weight is not mentioned anywhere in exemption. (I know that’s the official definition) when I last enquired their response seemed to imply that they didn’t take that weight into consideration for the purpose of the exemption and I wouldn...
- Sat Jun 19, 2021 3:04 am
- Forum: Haulage companies | Owner-drivers and fleet owners | General discussions
- Topic: Just in the process of applying for a new Restricted licence and I'm on the maintenance page
- Replies: 23
- Views: 2135
Re: Just in the process of applying for a new Restricted licence and I'm on the maintenance page
Have you checked this with the TC? I would love some clarity on this weight limit. I know that’s official definition but see below excerpt from previous communication. If you’ve been specifically told differently then I would be grateful to know; “Land Rovers (and any vehicles with four wheel drive)...
- Fri Jun 18, 2021 12:14 pm
- Forum: Haulage companies | Owner-drivers and fleet owners | General discussions
- Topic: I’ve had a request today from a driver who is wanting to move from working 42 hrs over a 5 day week to 42 hours
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1843
Re: I’ve had a request today from a driver who is wanting to move from working 42 hrs over a 5 day week to 42 hours
If he’s doing a manual entry to show rest over his days off, which he should be, then that’s essentially a legal declaration he hasn’t done any other work. That’s you covered. You can’t expect to control everything he does on his days off as long as he knows where he stands it’s not your issue
- Thu Jun 17, 2021 5:41 am
- Forum: Haulage companies | Owner-drivers and fleet owners | General discussions
- Topic: I have a driver, well under 45, who normally wears glasses (C1 only)for driving
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1913
Re: I have a driver, well under 45, who normally wears glasses (C1 only)for driving
It’s very difficult to get it removed. They will likely want to wait until he is due a renewal. Totally unfair but they are very reluctant to remove it. Came across it a couple of times.
- Wed Jun 16, 2021 1:44 pm
- Forum: Transport managers | General discussions
- Topic: Saw a comment on a Gov.uk stating C1+E but surely that's if the towing vehicle is over 3500kg?
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1919
Re: Saw a comment on a Gov.uk stating C1+E but surely that's if the towing vehicle is over 3500kg?
Definitely BE so long as the prime mover is under 3.5t MAM
- Tue Jun 15, 2021 2:55 am
- Forum: Transport managers | General discussions
- Topic: I have an European transport manager certificate. What do I have to do, to operate as a TM în the UK ?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2386
Re: I have an European transport manager certificate. What do I have to do, to operate as a TM în the UK ?
I was under the impression that the UK would still recognise EU quals, just not the other way around. I think you just need to prove good repute
- Sat Jun 12, 2021 2:46 pm
- Forum: Haulage companies | Owner-drivers and fleet owners | General discussions
- Topic: Does the man who is still driving the HGV need to take his rest from when the second man leaves the truck
- Replies: 32
- Views: 2931
Re: Does the man who is still driving the HGV need to take his rest from when the second man leaves the truck
Driver 1 just carries on as he normally would. Second man doesn’t need to effect his shift pattern. The requirement for the other driver to join within an hour is just to qualify for the extended working day, doesn’t stop them for double manning at any point throughout the shift
- Sat Jun 12, 2021 12:29 pm
- Forum: Transport managers | General discussions
- Topic: I'm not used to working with a mixed fleet where drivers can go from EU rules to Domestic.
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1075
Re: I'm not used to working with a mixed fleet where drivers can go from EU rules to Domestic.
Best bet is to have domestic drivers and EU drivers. Separate the roles of possible
- Fri Jun 11, 2021 6:09 am
- Forum: Transport managers | General discussions
- Topic: Do I legally need to use ratchet straps or can I pull the load under the assumption being "stable"
- Replies: 52
- Views: 4381
Re: Do I legally need to use ratchet straps or can I pull the load under the assumption being "stable"
What is XL? Its just a normal 4m high curtain side probably needs strapping then. If the pallets are less than 400kg then drop down straps are ok, otherwise needs strapping down. If it’s an XL trailer you will have signs on it saying so. If it is then probably don’t need additional straps if it’s a...
- Fri Jun 11, 2021 5:58 am
- Forum: Transport managers | General discussions
- Topic: Do I legally need to use ratchet straps or can I pull the load under the assumption being "stable"
- Replies: 52
- Views: 4381
Re: Do I legally need to use ratchet straps or can I pull the load under the assumption being "stable"
Depends on the trailer mate. Is it XL?
- Wed Jun 09, 2021 8:20 am
- Forum: Transport managers | General discussions
- Topic: The company I work for has one person (other than me) qualified as a TM. He is the named TM, but doesn't do the job
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2211
Re: The company I work for has one person (other than me) qualified as a TM. He is the named TM, but doesn't do the job
Don’t rock that boat, you’ll be out the door before he will guaranteed
- Tue Jun 08, 2021 10:39 am
- Forum: Transport managers | General discussions
- Topic: Who can see them bringing in the O license for 2.5t and above then?
- Replies: 54
- Views: 5221
Re: Who can see them bringing in the O license for 2.5t and above then?
Lots of talk (and misinformation) about the pending change. I’m happy to try and answer specific questions but, for clarity, the change next year only affects international journeys for hire and reward. There is no current plan to introduce to domestic operations. any idea if there might be an exem...
- Tue Jun 08, 2021 10:11 am
- Forum: Haulage companies | Owner-drivers and fleet owners | General discussions
- Topic: Can anyone help with this please. 4x4 pickup. It is run on a Tacho and my O licence.
- Replies: 38
- Views: 3524
Re: Can anyone help with this please. 4x4 pickup. It is run on a Tacho and my O licence.
No worries. Sorry when I said about the weight being irrelevant I was referring about a vehicle towing a trailer. It is weight irrelevant regarding vans/pick ups/suvs etc for towing. If they’re towing for commercial gain a Tacho is required unless it’s towing something like a generator or access pl...
- Tue Jun 08, 2021 10:08 am
- Forum: Haulage companies | Owner-drivers and fleet owners | General discussions
- Topic: Can anyone help with this please. 4x4 pickup. It is run on a Tacho and my O licence.
- Replies: 38
- Views: 3524
- Tue Jun 08, 2021 10:07 am
- Forum: Haulage companies | Owner-drivers and fleet owners | General discussions
- Topic: Can anyone help with this please. 4x4 pickup. It is run on a Tacho and my O licence.
- Replies: 38
- Views: 3524
Re: Can anyone help with this please. 4x4 pickup. It is run on a Tacho and my O licence.
It’s my VW and it is 2300kg on the log book. I haven’t contradicted myself what so ever. I said it needed both from the start and it turns out that it DOES need both. 🤦🏼♂️ here’s an interesting one in this situation. Where would it stand with driver needing a CPC, as if he’s only got a BE licence ...
- Tue Jun 08, 2021 9:52 am
- Forum: Haulage companies | Owner-drivers and fleet owners | General discussions
- Topic: Can anyone help with this please. 4x4 pickup. It is run on a Tacho and my O licence.
- Replies: 38
- Views: 3524
Re: Can anyone help with this please. 4x4 pickup. It is run on a Tacho and my O licence.
It legally has to be on a OL as it doesn’t fall under dual purpose. Very few vehicles do anymore including Rangers, Navaras etc etc. you may want to double check that with TC. From experience they don’t seem to take the weight into account. I know that’s the official definition and it may sound lik...
- Tue Jun 08, 2021 9:51 am
- Forum: Haulage companies | Owner-drivers and fleet owners | General discussions
- Topic: Can anyone help with this please. 4x4 pickup. It is run on a Tacho and my O licence.
- Replies: 38
- Views: 3524
Re: Can anyone help with this please. 4x4 pickup. It is run on a Tacho and my O licence.
Can you not take it off the o licence as per the dual purpose vehicle exemption? Obviously are still obliged to operate ALL your vehicles legally but that doesn’t necessarily mean it needs an agreed PMI schedule
- Sat Jun 05, 2021 2:39 pm
- Forum: Transport managers | General discussions
- Topic: Anyone know if psv drivers are exempt from wearing a seat belt
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1781
Re: Anyone know if psv drivers are exempt from wearing a seat belt
I think if the bus is approved to carry standing passengers then they don’t need to be fitted
- Thu Jun 03, 2021 9:17 am
- Forum: Transport managers | General discussions
- Topic: A vehicle towing a trailer with a car loaded on it for hire and reward - combined weight over 3.5t
- Replies: 49
- Views: 5402
- Thu Jun 03, 2021 1:20 am
- Forum: Transport managers | General discussions
- Topic: if you reduce your 45 hour break do you pay back what you owe or once you reduce you automatically pay back the 21 hrs?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 962
- Mon May 31, 2021 2:13 pm
- Forum: Transport managers | General discussions
- Topic: old ERF can this still be driven on car licences with 5th wheel disabled or has this changed
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1105
Re: old ERF can this still be driven on car licences with 5th wheel disabled or has this changed
That’s an old myth. Go off the plated GVW. So definitely can’t be driven on a C1, even if it’s under 7.5t. That’s like saying you can drive an empty 12t on a C1
- Mon May 31, 2021 9:59 am
- Forum: Transport managers | General discussions
- Topic: What is everyone’s experience of licence revocations on medical grounds? They always seem to be for 12-months
- Replies: 1
- Views: 262
Re: What is everyone’s experience of licence revocations on medical grounds? They always seem to be for 12-months
Yeh I’ve come across indefinite suspensions where they’ve just been told they can drive again once they supply more information