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by honestzed
Thu Oct 28, 2021 3:14 pm
Forum: Transport managers | General discussions
Topic: Can anyone recommend a retrofit digital tyre pressure monitoring system?
Replies: 1
Views: 165

Can anyone recommend a retrofit digital tyre pressure monitoring system?

Hi all
Can anyone recommend a retrofit digital tyre pressure monitoring system ? something that feeds back to a portal or in vehicle display ?
Tia
by honestzed
Mon Oct 04, 2021 3:15 pm
Forum: Transport managers | General discussions
Topic: I want to monitor the tread depths of my tyres. Has anyone got an efficient way to do this? Anything automated?
Replies: 5
Views: 405

Re: I want to monitor the tread depths of my tyres. Has anyone got an efficient way to do this? Anything automated?

Note them on the pmis, if it’s a paper system I’d create a spreadsheet. Lots of digital systems out there now where you can set warnings for specific depths
by honestzed
Mon Sep 20, 2021 1:18 pm
Forum: Transport managers | General discussions
Topic: On a restricted PSV licence you can't earn more from your coach than other activities. Is this gross or net?
Replies: 4
Views: 331

Re: On a restricted PSV licence you can't earn more from your coach than other activities. Is this gross or net?

Didn’t think earnings came into it. It just can’t be your main occupation. Does it take up most of your time running the transportation side of things? If so you may need to upgrade
by honestzed
Wed Aug 18, 2021 2:00 pm
Forum: Transport managers | General discussions
Topic: Anyone know of any extensions to tacho card expiries because of the COVID situation?
Replies: 4
Views: 331

Re: Anyone know of any extensions to tacho card expiries because of the COVID situation?

not my card pal, a friend of mine. He applied a few weeks back now but doesn’t appear to have been processed. Thought I’d read somewhere the card expiry date have been extended but I’ve read that much the brains a mush some days. I’ll tell not to drive just to cover himself once the card as expired...
by honestzed
Sat Aug 14, 2021 10:22 am
Forum: Transport managers | General discussions
Topic: I need to identify the make of the below tachos for a dot system.tachos have no name attached to them
Replies: 9
Views: 743

Re: I need to identify the make of the below tachos for a dot system.tachos have no name attached to them

If you are using tachomaster already there is a section in the portal where it will tell you if the head unit is compatible or not
Top of page on tachomaster - tools-add/amend-vehicles-manage vehicles-view remote download capable vehicles-show incompatible
by honestzed
Sat Aug 14, 2021 9:24 am
Forum: Transport managers | General discussions
Topic: Can anyone help me a former employer has an o license they don’t want it anymore but said I can carry on
Replies: 12
Views: 949

Re: Can anyone help me a former employer has an o license they don’t want it anymore but said I can carry on

Possibly. If the O licence is in a LTD company name you could purchase the company. It will need a nominated TM on the licence though
by honestzed
Thu Aug 05, 2021 12:48 pm
Forum: Transport managers | General discussions
Topic: There are any qualifications for transport manager for private hire ? Or is that normally done through local council?
Replies: 9
Views: 903

Re: There are any qualifications for transport manager for private hire ? Or is that normally done through local council

some what confusing at the top of the post people saying yes and others aren't gray area I must have hit on it’s pretty black and white to be honest depends who you listen to all you need to know will be in this document https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/att...
by honestzed
Mon Jul 05, 2021 8:53 am
Forum: Transport managers | General discussions
Topic: So after a week’s holiday I return to find my maintainance manager has had all this week’s PMIS last week
Replies: 16
Views: 1542

Re: So after a week’s holiday I return to find my maintainance manager has had all this week’s PMIS last week

Can’t see the issue really. If done early better than late. I’ve had 22 off on sorn and these were extended on mot and had to re tax these but could not move DAFS until taxed ( as provider has no trade plates) Merc were ok but we taxed these anyway... All Went for a new ( old PMI) before on road ( ...
by honestzed
Mon Jul 05, 2021 8:52 am
Forum: Transport managers | General discussions
Topic: So after a week’s holiday I return to find my maintainance manager has had all this week’s PMIS last week
Replies: 16
Views: 1542

Re: So after a week’s holiday I return to find my maintainance manager has had all this week’s PMIS last week

Amend your schedule and tell the fitter he’s created himself unnecessary extra work.
A firm warning not to ever suggest again entering an incorrect date when the PMI took place.
by honestzed
Fri Jul 02, 2021 2:23 pm
Forum: Transport managers | General discussions
Topic: What’s the general consensus around leaving drivers cards in the machine if possible.
Replies: 24
Views: 2194

Re: What’s the general consensus around leaving drivers cards in the machine if possible.

No, if someone moves the vehicle round the yard it will cause more hassle than it’s worth
by honestzed
Tue Jun 29, 2021 2:51 pm
Forum: Transport managers | General discussions
Topic: If a driver works a 13 hour shift, takes 11 hour regular daily rest with 2 ferry shunt interruptions totalling one hour
Replies: 16
Views: 1966

Re: If a driver works a 13 hour shift, takes 11 hour regular daily rest with 2 ferry shunt interruptions totalling one h

https://www.commercialmotor.com/news/legal-test-case-clarifies- ferry-rest-periods’ “The EU Commission has confirmed that a driver travelling on and off a ferry or train is allowed to interrupt a regular daily rest twice for up to 60 minutes total. This time should be added to the weekly driving li...
by honestzed
Sat Jun 26, 2021 2:20 pm
Forum: Transport managers | General discussions
Topic: What is the best kit you use to download driver card remotely? And do you analyse data yourself
Replies: 4
Views: 820

Re: What is the best kit you use to download driver card remotely? And do you analyse data yourself

Tachomaster sell the DOT device, it plugs into the back of the tacho head, remote download and falcon tracking. Data is analysed by you. Simple to navigate used it for years
https://www.tachomaster.co.uk/remote-ta ... downloads/
by honestzed
Sat Jun 26, 2021 10:59 am
Forum: Bus and coach drivers | General discussions
Topic: Do I need to put the address on the side of minibus? If yes then which address do I need.
Replies: 10
Views: 1833

Re: Do I need to put the address on the side of minibus? If yes then which address do I need.

Yes, copy and pasted: “The name and address of the owner of a PSV and their principal place of business must be marked on the nearside of the vehicle in a conspicuous position, in clearly legible characters at least 25mm tall, in colours contrasting with their background.”
by honestzed
Sat Jun 26, 2021 10:56 am
Forum: Bus and coach drivers | General discussions
Topic: Do I need to put the address on the side of minibus? If yes then which address do I need.
Replies: 10
Views: 1833

Re: Do I need to put the address on the side of minibus? If yes then which address do I need.

wkuzma wrote: Sat Jun 26, 2021 10:54 am Why do you want to put an address on the side of your minibus ?
OP is referring to the legal lettering that is required on PSVs
by honestzed
Sat Jun 26, 2021 8:19 am
Forum: Transport managers | General discussions
Topic: Anyone on here done the CILT Transport Mangers CPC exam? Is it much more ‘straight forward’ than the OCR exam?
Replies: 7
Views: 1278

Re: Anyone on here done the CILT Transport Mangers CPC exam? Is it much more ‘straight forward’ than the OCR exam?

kevm14 wrote: Sat Jun 26, 2021 8:18 am Does the CILT have different levels, depending on how you do, or is it level 3 like OCR?
the transport manager cpc is level 3 however CILT have other courses upto level 6 in logistics and transport
by honestzed
Sat Jun 26, 2021 3:24 am
Forum: HGV truck drivers | General discussions
Topic: I am a driver and handed in my notice because I am a night driver non tramper
Replies: 83
Views: 9424

Re: I am a driver and handed in my notice because I am a night driver non tramper

56 hours driving per week, 90 hours per fortnight.
Have you ever breached the 90 hour over two week rule?
by honestzed
Thu Jun 24, 2021 1:36 pm
Forum: Transport managers | General discussions
Topic: Hi I am looking for some advice on currant employment law bit rusty on up to date information
Replies: 19
Views: 1994

Re: Hi I am looking for some advice on currant employment law bit rusty on up to date information

1- You can’t be a Self employed driver any more. See IR35 legislation. 2-employment rights don’t cover self employed people 3-If the company is refusing to pay an invoice it’ll be the small claims court. If an agreement has been signed between self employed driver and company the invoice could stand...
by honestzed
Tue Jun 15, 2021 7:48 am
Forum: Transport managers | General discussions
Topic: Got this with a driver. Start 06.00 finish 21.00. Start next day 08.00, how much daily rest has the said driver had.
Replies: 36
Views: 3327

Re: Got this with a driver. Start 06.00 finish 21.00. Start next day 08.00, how much daily rest has the said driver had.

Depends what driver did throughout the day. It’s possible to have a 3 hour rest mid shift then it would count as a full daily rest
by honestzed
Thu Jun 10, 2021 8:26 am
Forum: Transport managers | General discussions
Topic: (PSV) Can a bus driver operating under domestic rules travel beyond 50km out of service
Replies: 5
Views: 675

Re: (PSV) Can a bus driver operating under domestic rules travel beyond 50km out of service

No, it’s 50km from base. Also has to be a regular service and will need to carry a copy of the rota they are working to.
by honestzed
Wed Jun 09, 2021 12:01 pm
Forum: Haulage companies | Owner-drivers and fleet owners | General discussions
Topic: Is there some sort of scanner available to read the analogue charts and display the drivers activity on the screen?
Replies: 18
Views: 2244

Re: Is there some sort of scanner available to read the analogue charts and display the drivers activity on the screen?

about same price for digi VDU In my experience of outsourcing it can take weeks to get the data back. I used to scan them in house when most of our fleet was analogue. Now fully digital with remote download. Instant real time data allowing you to deal with infringements and lost mileage within hour...
by honestzed
Wed Jun 09, 2021 11:59 am
Forum: Haulage companies | Owner-drivers and fleet owners | General discussions
Topic: Is there some sort of scanner available to read the analogue charts and display the drivers activity on the screen?
Replies: 18
Views: 2244

Re: Is there some sort of scanner available to read the analogue charts and display the drivers activity on the screen?

Arclon wrote: Wed Jun 09, 2021 11:59 am Jesus! That's expensive
You will also have to read and insert all the data manually. Pain in the backside. I’d rip it out and put in a digital tacho
by honestzed
Tue Jun 08, 2021 9:05 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: 1147

Re: what happens with drivers infringements as they are logged obviously against their cards?

infringement letter. Make note of faulty tacho and tell driver to carry with them. Book vehicle in for calibration and fault diagnosis. Save copy of repair sheet with infringement letter.
Had a driver pulled with this and vosa man was happy
by honestzed
Mon Jun 07, 2021 9:03 am
Forum: Transport managers | General discussions
Topic: are you calculating paid holiday as working day ?! I am confuse cos the guidelines state
Replies: 39
Views: 3908

Re: are you calculating paid holiday as working day ?! I am confuse cos the guidelines state

electronus78 wrote: Mon Jun 07, 2021 9:02 am 184244074_5472371956167024_4060288261414793045_n.jpg


it says are excluded hours 🙈
you have misinterpreted this.
https://www.legislation.gov.uk/.../pdfs ... 639_en.pdf
Section 4 (5) of the rtd states you include excluded hours
by honestzed
Sat Jun 05, 2021 2:37 pm
Forum: Transport managers | General discussions
Topic: Anyone know if psv drivers are exempt from wearing a seat belt
Replies: 17
Views: 1779

Re: Anyone know if psv drivers are exempt from wearing a seat belt

hihab11852 wrote: Sat Jun 05, 2021 2:36 pm thank you just mine on there its showing tested until August 2021 but police just pulled me he checked wherever they check and it's showing no test since January 21
we had the same. Whatever system the police use isn’t accurate
by honestzed
Sat Jun 05, 2021 2:35 pm
Forum: Transport managers | General discussions
Topic: Anyone know if psv drivers are exempt from wearing a seat belt
Replies: 17
Views: 1779

Re: Anyone know if psv drivers are exempt from wearing a seat belt

eriklauritsen wrote: Sat Jun 05, 2021 2:34 pm Pretty sure it does show MOT now but didn't use to https://www.gov.uk/check-mot-history
there is two sections on .gov for MOTs. Check status and check history. Oddly the status one isn’t accurate
by honestzed
Sat Jun 05, 2021 2:29 pm
Forum: Transport managers | General discussions
Topic: Anyone know if psv drivers are exempt from wearing a seat belt
Replies: 17
Views: 1779

Re: Anyone know if psv drivers are exempt from wearing a seat belt

No they aren’t exempt. If a seat belt is fitted it must be worn

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