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- Thu Dec 09, 2021 10:37 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.
I always use legalads, they have done several for me and great prices
- Wed Dec 08, 2021 5:08 pm
- Forum: Transport managers | General discussions
- Topic: Got a temporary truck whilst ours is having work for two weeks do we have to put it on the o license or just leave it?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 567
Re: Got a temporary truck whilst ours is having work for two weeks do we have to put it on the o license or just leave i
28 days, on 29th it must be on the licence.
- Sat Nov 27, 2021 5:11 pm
- Forum: Transport managers | General discussions
- Topic: Can anyone give me an idea of cost of refresher course for cpc
- Replies: 10
- Views: 440
Re: Can anyone give me an idea of cost of refresher course for cpc
I paid £600 in 2019 with the RHA !!
- Sat Nov 27, 2021 4:38 pm
- Forum: Transport managers | General discussions
- Topic: How far from the Operator’s centre are we allowed to live as a TM?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 602
Re: How far from the Operator’s centre are we allowed to live as a TM?
I agree, I have had "temporary" position as ETM to step in where there was no TM , normally temporary would be fir sufficient time to get a permanent ETM in. Twice I have been permitted to be ETM about 160 miles from home, Cardiff for 1, and later after I left Cardiff , Aberystwyth. A lot ...
- Wed Oct 20, 2021 1:57 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
Re: Legalads.co.uk to place a public notice for O Licence application. Anybody placed one this way and had it accepted e
Yes used them probably 5 times now and I have 2 friends who have also used them
- Wed Sep 22, 2021 12:46 pm
- Forum: Transport managers | General discussions
- Topic: How much do people charge to be an external transport manager What are the going rates ?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1694
Re: How much do people charge to be an external transport manager What are the going rates ?
£500 1st truck then min of £100 per truck, however if taking over a company already in trouble may consider £120 or more per truck, once compliant you can lower the rate.
- Tue Sep 21, 2021 3:35 pm
- Forum: Transport managers | General discussions
- Topic: I’ve just pick up a newer wagon with a digital tacho, what’s the easiest device needed to download info?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 772
Re: I’ve just pick up a newer wagon with a digital tacho, what’s the easiest device needed to download info?
If you buy a new reader it should already be gen2 compatible, if you buy a 2nd hand one you may need to pay to have the firmware updated. Some cost £84 for the update !
- Mon Sep 20, 2021 10:51 am
- Forum: Transport managers | General discussions
- Topic: · What's the going rate for ETM, national Haulage, 5 vehicle margin, currently running 2?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 861
- Thu Sep 16, 2021 10:58 am
- Forum: Transport managers | General discussions
- Topic: How much I should charge to overlook 20 vehicles as an external TM in West Yorkshire?
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1010
Re: How much I should charge to overlook 20 vehicles as an external TM in West Yorkshire?
2400 / month but I would consider having an assistant that has done at least an OLAT or MOL Course.
- Thu Sep 16, 2021 7:11 am
- Forum: Transport managers | General discussions
- Topic: When doing gate checks does anybody go above and beyond doing a thorough walk round check
- Replies: 5
- Views: 583
Re: When doing gate checks does anybody go above and beyond doing a thorough walk round check
Yes - I suspected that the PMI garage was not doing a proper job, so I double checked all the bulbs checked and measured tread depth on all 8 tyres and sent it off. I was right and we do not use that garage anymore
- Mon Sep 13, 2021 11:48 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: 2916
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
At the risk of sounding overly patronising, if you need to ask such fundamental questions you are bound to fail. The best contracts are based on strong relationships and the many pitfalls can only be avoided with experience. Get a job in a traffic office at a good company for a year or two at the v...
- Sat Sep 11, 2021 2:58 pm
- Forum: Transport managers | General discussions
- Topic: Financial evidence in the name of XXXXX showing you have ready access to sufficient resources to support the application
- Replies: 7
- Views: 453
Re: Financial evidence in the name of XXXXX showing you have ready access to sufficient resources to support the applica
In the past money has been moved around and TC is not daft, if you want to get an O Licence and need £35k to do so I lend you the £35k then when I want to apply you give it back so that I can show £35k in my account You need to be able to show where the funds have come from. The TC can at any time a...
- Wed Sep 08, 2021 1:28 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 A lot of variables, to answer the question fully would need to read exactly what the TC said at the PI. Did the Operator have a solicitor at the PI...
- Tue Sep 07, 2021 8:25 am
- Forum: Transport managers | General discussions
- Topic: Haulier owns 6 trucks and they do not own any trailer. All trailers are provided by one of biggest logistic companies
- Replies: 26
- Views: 1341
Re: Haulier owns 6 trucks and they do not own any trailer. All trailers are provided by one of biggest logistic companie
Which defects are DVSA finding, I would ask to see the PMI reports on the trailers, as previously stated once you hook the trailer up and pull out onto the road it is your responsibility - The Operator, The Driver and yes the Transport Manager.
- Mon Sep 06, 2021 1:32 pm
- Forum: Transport managers | General discussions
- Topic: Is there a driving licence check system that has live updates
- Replies: 17
- Views: 890
Re: Is there a driving licence check system that has live updates
If you have authority from the drivers you can always do a manual check at random
- Mon Sep 06, 2021 1:31 pm
- Forum: Transport managers | General discussions
- Topic: Is there a driving licence check system that has live updates
- Replies: 17
- Views: 890
Re: Is there a driving licence check system that has live updates
My policy is check licence every 3 months if they have no points and monthly if they have any points.
- Mon Sep 06, 2021 1:25 pm
- Forum: Transport managers | General discussions
- Topic: What do you think is a fair hourly rate for a short term employed TM
- Replies: 9
- Views: 438
Re: What do you think is a fair hourly rate for a short term employed TM
Great thank you for your advice I will let him know, I suggested that he works a a support rather than the TM fir what it us worth I charge £500 for 1st vehicle plus £100 per extra truck. I charge more where more work is required ie after PI or if OCRS Score is Amber or Red, however once I have the...
- Mon Sep 06, 2021 1:24 pm
- Forum: Transport managers | General discussions
- Topic: What do you think is a fair hourly rate for a short term employed TM
- Replies: 9
- Views: 438
- Mon Sep 06, 2021 1:21 pm
- Forum: Transport managers | General discussions
- Topic: What do you think is a fair hourly rate for a short term employed TM
- Replies: 9
- Views: 438
Re: What do you think is a fair hourly rate for a short term employed TM
Bear in mind your statutory requirements.
- Sat Sep 04, 2021 10:18 am
- Forum: Transport managers | General discussions
- Topic: I'm in talks with an operator that has 8 vehicles on the O licence but only uses 2
- Replies: 17
- Views: 859
Re: I'm in talks with an operator that has 8 vehicles on the O licence but only uses 2
Charge for all 8, at the end of the day you are only permitted a total of 50 over 4 operators, if you only charge for the ones he uses then what would happen if you were asked to look after a firm with 44 trucks ( and before anyone starts saying that is full time, if you have people to assist you th...
- Mon Aug 30, 2021 6:02 am
- Forum: Transport managers | General discussions
- Topic: How much does a national haulage cpc refresher course cost
- Replies: 6
- Views: 426
Re: How much does a national haulage cpc refresher course cost
I paid the RHA £600 for a 2 day classroom based course in June 2019. It was very good.
Backhouse Jones advice is to do one every 2 years !!
Backhouse Jones advice is to do one every 2 years !!
- Sat Aug 28, 2021 1:34 pm
- Forum: Transport managers | General discussions
- Topic: One of my operators get INTERIM LICENCE, its for 6 months. After that commissioner will consider if he give full licence
- Replies: 7
- Views: 511
Re: One of my operators get INTERIM LICENCE, its for 6 months. After that commissioner will consider if he give full lic
I did an Audit for a firm in December, their Interim lasted 8 months.
The only problem I can see is that if the operator has taken out a long term lease on a truck and then the licence does not get granted
The only problem I can see is that if the operator has taken out a long term lease on a truck and then the licence does not get granted
- Mon Aug 16, 2021 9:20 am
- Forum: Transport managers | General discussions
- Topic: What is everyone doing to attract new drivers ? I rarely have to employ new drivers as our retention rate is very good
- Replies: 53
- Views: 2850
Re: What is everyone doing to attract new drivers ? I rarely have to employ new drivers as our retention rate is very go
We have been trying to a class 2 driver for over 6 months now and still no joy.
- Sat Aug 14, 2021 9:36 am
- Forum: Transport managers | General discussions
- Topic: I have an external Audit coming up (HGV) any advice. TIA
- Replies: 9
- Views: 833
Re: I have an external Audit coming up (HGV) any advice. TIA
I undertake Audits that are accepted by OTC.
- Fri Aug 13, 2021 7:21 am
- Forum: Transport managers | General discussions
- Topic: Can any one explain why this msg came up & what is the solution please
- Replies: 3
- Views: 488
Re: Can any one explain why this msg came up & what is the solution please
You need java on a computer as well it is not quite that simple.
- Fri Aug 13, 2021 4:57 am
- Forum: Transport managers | General discussions
- Topic: Anyone had to give a full itinerary for a typical week of tm and non tm work?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 556
Re: Anyone had to give a full itinerary for a typical week of tm and non tm work?
I also have a number of assistants that help me from Day to day, all of these have been put through either am OLAT or MOL course and their certificates effectively propping up my certificate and refresher certificate.
- Thu Aug 12, 2021 4:55 am
- Forum: Transport managers | General discussions
- Topic: Driver is coming up to 60 and needs a 5 year renewal and medical. Any advice as how he should proceed ?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1129
Re: Driver is coming up to 60 and needs a 5 year renewal and medical. Any advice as how he should proceed ?
Go to a main post office and get the forms get them filled in and send to Swansea. Try and get the doctor to agree section 88 as it won’t come back for august more like October or November at the mo. going through it myself at the minute. Doctor gave me a letter to prove sect 88. send by royal mail...
- Mon Jun 28, 2021 1:53 pm
- Forum: Haulage companies | Owner-drivers and fleet owners | General discussions
- Topic: Any one have any suggestions for a good insurance company other than eagle red star who are obviously taking the mickey!
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1368
Re: Any one have any suggestions for a good insurance company other than eagle red star who are obviously taking the mic
Speak to Caroline at Gomm Insurance in Sutton Coldfield, she got our rate down from £47k to £29k Mixed fleet 1 x 26t, 4 x 7.5t, 5 x 3.5t and some cars.
Nice lady, great rates.
Nice lady, great rates.
- Mon Jun 28, 2021 11:17 am
- Forum: Transport managers | General discussions
- Topic: Does anyone have any experiences with anti fuel siphoning devices?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1588
Re: Does anyone have any experiences with anti fuel siphoning devices?
if they want your fuel they will get it, if you lose a tank full of fuel you can get some more easily, if they drill your tank you could be stuck for a day whilst a new tank is sourced.
- Mon Jun 28, 2021 11:08 am
- Forum: Transport managers | General discussions
- Topic: I am after a book relevant to tm cpc to restart my brain and get my knowledge up to date before refresher.
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1247
Re: I am after a book relevant to tm cpc to restart my brain and get my knowledge up to date before refresher.
Lowes is excellent, sort of our Bible !!
May I suggest that you sign up online to the Traffic Commissioner updates and DVSA updates personally I print them off and keep them in a file to refer to from time to time,
May I suggest that you sign up online to the Traffic Commissioner updates and DVSA updates personally I print them off and keep them in a file to refer to from time to time,
- Fri Jun 25, 2021 3:31 am
- Forum: Transport managers | General discussions
- Topic: I need to complete a 2 day cpc transport manager refresher course.Anyone know any reasonably priced training providers?
- Replies: 37
- Views: 3323
Re: I need to complete a 2 day cpc transport manager refresher course.Anyone know any reasonably priced training provide
I paid £600 to RHA for 2 day course in 2019, great course. Got certified and sent it to Leeds to support my original cpc certificates
- Wed Jun 23, 2021 11:14 am
- Forum: Bus and coach companies | PSV fleet operators | General discussions
- Topic: I want to Down plate a VW Lt 45 mini bus down to below 3500kgs. It's going to be used as a van for limited business use.
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1337
Re: I want to Down plate a VW Lt 45 mini bus down to below 3500kgs. It's going to be used as a van for limited business
All of the rear seats. It was used for moving people in wheelchairs so there are only 3 pair in the rear. I will remove them, then get it weighed. yes the weight may surprise you, let me know please I know a guy who did a 4.5m Iveco van that was originally 4.5 tons he was only able to carry about 5...
- Wed Jun 23, 2021 11:13 am
- Forum: Bus and coach companies | PSV fleet operators | General discussions
- Topic: I want to Down plate a VW Lt 45 mini bus down to below 3500kgs. It's going to be used as a van for limited business use.
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1337
Re: I want to Down plate a VW Lt 45 mini bus down to below 3500kgs. It's going to be used as a van for limited business
How much does it weigh now ? There is a form you can download on line, you submit it with the fee and they give you a date at atf. I rather suspect it will be about 2700kg so with a 80kg allowance for the driver would only give you a load capacity of 720 kg. Not much How many seats were you planning...
- Wed Jun 23, 2021 8:30 am
- Forum: Transport managers | General discussions
- Topic: Ive previoulsy managed to download the vehicle data but on one occasson we did need a new tacho head
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2043
Re: Ive previoulsy managed to download the vehicle data but on one occasson we did need a new tacho head
Is your download machine gen2 ?
I tried to do a download yesterday with an old dlk Pro machine but it refused to download as it was a 2nd Generation Tacho head. I am having the firmware updated.
I tried to do a download yesterday with an old dlk Pro machine but it refused to download as it was a 2nd Generation Tacho head. I am having the firmware updated.
- Wed Jun 23, 2021 6:03 am
- Forum: Transport managers | General discussions
- Topic: Hi everyone, which digital tacho card reader is better to use? Thanks
- Replies: 4
- Views: 724
Re: Hi everyone, which digital tacho card reader is better to use? Thanks
I have use several over the years but preference DLK PRO
- Tue Jun 22, 2021 7:07 am
- Forum: Transport managers | General discussions
- Topic: what are the rules for proving the newspaper advert was posted
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1350
Re: what are the rules for proving the newspaper advert was posted
I attach the pdf and send by snail mail the original page of the newspaper
- Mon Jun 21, 2021 4:42 am
- Forum: Transport managers | General discussions
- Topic: I have been chasing for payments from an operator for 2 weeks now. Has anyone got any advice or email templates
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1896
Re: I have been chasing for payments from an operator for 2 weeks now. Has anyone got any advice or email templates
I charge a month in advance for all except my oldest client who always pays me direct into my bank when I am there
- Sat Jun 19, 2021 1:45 pm
- Forum: Transport managers | General discussions
- Topic: We’re just getting quotes for renewing our fleet insurance, currently getting quotes from our existing broker
- Replies: 6
- Views: 907
Re: We’re just getting quotes for renewing our fleet insurance, currently getting quotes from our existing broker
GOMM INSURANCE in Sutton Coldfield, saved us £18k last year.
But it is true if you try too many brokers then you get a bad name, normally the 1st broker to go to a given insurance company gets the best deal.
But it is true if you try too many brokers then you get a bad name, normally the 1st broker to go to a given insurance company gets the best deal.
- Fri Jun 18, 2021 1:05 pm
- Forum: Transport managers | General discussions
- Topic: I’m prospecting a new client to be their ETM. They are a husband, wife and son business with 2 vehicles
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1925
Re: I’m prospecting a new client to be their ETM. They are a husband, wife and son business with 2 vehicles
Can do an audit for you that is accepted by Traffic Commissioners Office, it will show all the problems in detail, it will be just for your information but if you get asked for an audit you can say that you had one done as soon as you took over.
PM me if you are interested.
PM me if you are interested.
- Thu Jun 17, 2021 6:07 am
- Forum: Transport managers | General discussions
- Topic: Today I tried to increase the number of vehicles on a licence. I clicked on changes then changed number of vehicles
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1042
Re: Today I tried to increase the number of vehicles on a licence. I clicked on changes then changed number of vehicles
How many vehicles are you authorised to have on your licence. If you only have 7 then you need to apply for an increase, you will need to place new advert, prove your finances are in place for the new amount of vehicles !
- Tue Jun 15, 2021 8:34 am
- Forum: Transport managers | General discussions
- Topic: Does anybody here use a VDO DLK Vu Download Tool? Trying to help a client set it up, remotely and struggling
- Replies: 2
- Views: 403
Re: Does anybody here use a VDO DLK Vu Download Tool? Trying to help a client set it up, remotely and struggling
it needs to be set up and you need java installed on your computer.
I got the firm in
Nottingham that supplied it to hook up to my computer and do it remotely.
I got the firm in
Nottingham that supplied it to hook up to my computer and do it remotely.
- Tue Jun 15, 2021 8:10 am
- Forum: Transport managers | General discussions
- Topic: I’m going to get the David Lowe CPC TM book mentioned on here. Thing is I’ve noticed price varies wildly on EBay
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1277
Re: I’m going to get the David Lowe CPC TM book mentioned on here. Thing is I’ve noticed price varies wildly on EBay
I get a copy of Lowes every year and the RHA BOOK. Both should be on the desk of every TM in my opinion
- Tue Jun 15, 2021 2:57 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 ?
so if i have a tm cpc obtained in ireland so its in english .then all i need is to get proof from irish police im conviction free etc .but what if the cpc was sone and obtained after dec2020 say in march of this year .i do think it should be accepted by both sides as we are suppose to have a common...
- Tue Jun 15, 2021 2:56 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 have helped 2 European TM'S since last year and in both cases that was requested by LEEDSpawlshepherd wrote: ↑Tue Jun 15, 2021 2:55 am 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
- Tue Jun 15, 2021 2:54 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 ?
If you are saying that your proposed Transport Manager obtained his qualification in a country other than the UK he will need to a translation if the certificate and have it endorsed by the embassy in London of that country. He or she also has to prove 'Good repute generally this means he or she nee...
- Wed Jun 09, 2021 11:12 am
- Forum: Transport managers | General discussions
- Topic: we’ve a driver booked on a 4 day ADR course next week as a renewal of his licence.
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2009
Re: we’ve a driver booked on a 4 day ADR course next week as a renewal of his licence.
I have 3 guys who are ADR, they only do 3 days and it does give them 21hours cpc.
May I suggest a contract is signed so that if he leaves within 3 months he repays the whole cost, at 1 year 30%, 2 yrs 60% if he stays 3 yrs then debt written off.
May I suggest a contract is signed so that if he leaves within 3 months he repays the whole cost, at 1 year 30%, 2 yrs 60% if he stays 3 yrs then debt written off.
- Tue Jun 08, 2021 10:54 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: 5219
Re: Who can see them bringing in the O license for 2.5t and above then?
Those of us that were driving before Tachographs were brought in had to do daily records, I at various times had to drive a 35cwt van as well as an 8cwt van and had to keep records for both vehicles, and for those of you that only know metric an 8cwt van was about 400kg gvw, and a 35cwt van about 18...
- Tue Jun 08, 2021 9:09 am
- Forum: Haulage companies | Owner-drivers and fleet owners | General discussions
- Topic: what happens with drivers infringements as they are logged obviously against their cards?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1148
Re: what happens with drivers infringements as they are logged obviously against their cards?
Log everything, from 1st time it was discovered and keep a copy of the report from the Tachograph Centre. As previously stated these things can happen to anyone if stopped and infringements found the driver can explain to Police Officer or DVSA what has happened and what the company has done about i...
- Mon Jun 07, 2021 7:01 am
- Forum: Transport managers | General discussions
- Topic: I lost my licence due to a stroke over 15 months ago. Would I be able to shunt on private land TIA
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1566
Re: I lost my licence due to a stroke over 15 months ago. Would I be able to shunt on private land TIA
As above stated it is down to Insurance and the firms rules. I understand that suitably trained people can drive Artics on some Airport Aprons without needing an HGV licence, however other Airports insist that only HGV licence holders can drive on the Apron despite it being private land.
- Sat Jun 05, 2021 10:47 am
- Forum: Transport managers | General discussions
- Topic: anyone has any opinions on it. I have only ever used either Tachomaster, Logistics UK Vision or the RHA analysis
- Replies: 3
- Views: 508
Re: anyone has any opinions on it. I have only ever used either Tachomaster, Logistics UK Vision or the RHA analysis
I use Globofleet as a quick check, I work with different companies who use.
Tachometer
Vision
Clockwatcher
Globofleet
Another who's name I forget.
Tachometer
Vision
Clockwatcher
Globofleet
Another who's name I forget.
- Mon May 31, 2021 2:51 pm
- Forum: Transport managers | General discussions
- Topic: Has anybody got any templates for measuring string? It will save me a lot of work
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1393
Re: Has anybody got any templates for measuring string? It will save me a lot of work
The length of a piece of string can be obtained using this scientific formula .............
Fold the string in half, measure this length and multiple by 2 and you have your answer.
Fold the string in half, measure this length and multiple by 2 and you have your answer.
- Mon May 31, 2021 12:59 pm
- Forum: Transport managers | General discussions
- Topic: If you hold a operators license in a ltd company name but then make that company dormant can you still run trucks
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2071
Re: If you hold a operators license in a ltd company name but then make that company dormant can you still run trucks
What if the transport manager brings his o licence with them and they run on that? Does the staff have to be employed by the company on the o licence? Or can they be employed by company with no o licence?v let them know your suspicions and leave it to them, a lot of their work comes from tips, we a...