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Hi, An operator I know has asked me a question that, whilst I have an opinion on, I don’t know the actual answer.
The operator has been summoned for interview with DVSA after one of his drivers was stopped recently pulling a third party trailer that had no MOT (incidentally belonging to a worldwide logistics company who should have known better).
The operator runs a tight ship in relation to compliance, the driver carried out and recorded their defect check on the trailer and asked the staff member at handover of the trailer was maintained, roadworthy and MOT - to which he was advised it was.
A short distance away, he was stopped and the trailer was found to be outside of MOT by 11 months. The operator (not the driver) has been summoned to interview. My opinion is that the operator/driver is unfortunate but likely liable. Is there any obvious mitigation when a driver/operator does everything they can to ensure a third party trailer is roadworthy and legal and is ultimately let down...

If we pass transport manager course and get licensed. Can we become transport manager for our own company? A director for a company and transport manager for same company?
Thanks for info.

Hi. Which of the following is best qualification to become TM? Which can help 2 in 1?
Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT)
City & Guilds
NOCN Group
Skills and Education Group (SEG) Awards
Thank you for info.

Good Evening, In applying for 4 discs PSV, can you use credit cards for about £6,000 for showing the funds?

Okay, I have simple question, can you report a transport manager for not having a clue about the current regs?
Starting a new job soon so just wondering 😂
So I started a job mainly class 2 but with some van work. I was out on the vans for a few days last week. Got in the office on Tuesday and requested the keys to a lorry so I could do my manual entries for the van days. Only to be told by my TM that I don't have to do that and he has never heard of it before, and refused to give me keys. We've also come to heads about things like load security, with him saying that internal curtains are enough even though I'm sure they should all be strapped down.

Hi evening guys. I’m new here. I have question is Transport Manager CPC is similar to Driver CPC or is it a lot of different? Thanks

Hi. How long can a international company continue to operate without a transport manager? they've lust lost theirs through serious ill health. I have been approached to become their ETM but I only have national and would have to upgrade to international which means starting from the start and will take 4 weeks that's if I pass 1st time. Just asking so I can make a decision before I say yes and need to know how much time I got to pass many thanks.

Hello how do people price for consultancy, I have asked someone to assist me with 6 vehicles and they want to charge £450 for the 1st and £125 there after which is what a TM would charge to be on the licence?

I have a few friends who passed their C1 over a year ago & haven’t been able to find a job & it got me thinking what other type of license/qualification could they of spent the money on to help them get a job
So if you were to go back realistically what license/qualification would you of went for?
Let’s say you had £2k as a budget
(I now some who have paid more for their license)

Hello. I have a LTD and I want to apply for an O licence, but I don't drive as I don't have a full driving licence, not even a provisional one nor I am a TM. All I have is huge experience in transport planning, I am good at it and I really like it. So question, during my application for O licence, questions like How did you meet your transport needs until the time of application? from my allocated case manager, how do I answer regarding the fact I'm not a driver, how do I answer to questions that are related to me not being a driver or granting a O licence has nothing to do with this? Thank you.

Hi everyone passed my theory 2nd try and passed my hazard perception first time just wondering what everyone thought of the CPC theory test if it was easy or not?

Hello fellow drivers/people who are becoming hgv drivers. I’ve got my all 3 theory test on Monday (been book because on a boot camp)
Multiple choice
Hazard perception
And the CPC case study
Any advice would like to pass first time

Hi, I have a class 1 driving assessment tomorrow morning at a company I really want to work for... Any last minute tips? Bit nervous about the reverse 🚛

Very weird question I know, but how many of you guys have been drug tested this year so far and how many times? I feel like I’m being targeted at work. If any of you do NOT get tested at all please just ignore this. 👍

Evening, Quite new to the industry, are 70 hour weeks the normal? (not including tramping) thanks!

Good evening guys, question: how long are infringements on your card?? Thanks in advance.

I have question, Can I drive in the USA with a UK licence? Green card holder. Thanks in advance

Hi, I'm looking to do the Tm Cpc course and wondered if anyone had any recommendations of who to go with if you have approx. cost even better. Also if anyone has a Cpc course book they'd sell I would be grateful. Thanks

Hi Everyone, I need some guidance regarding getting class 1 license, I have been looking online but couldn’t get much idea,
My Question is,
Is it worth to go for a class 1 license as currently working in care sector. My concern is are there many job opportunities for new beginners with fresh licenses with no experience. (In Bristol)
And other big concern is how much it cost for the whole process? Thank you

My client is waiting for OL to be determined and in the meantime is off to collect a truck they'll be using for it. Obviously the vehicle won't be going out to work until OL comes through, but wondering how things stand with driving it in the meantime? Is it simply a case of having explaition ready for enforcement if stopped?
Obviously will have bases covered in respect of tax, insurance, driver licence/card/tacho, and walkaround check.
Thanks!

Hello, looking to take practical driving lessons been quoted £300 per day for 4h learning! Is it better to go for package or per day?
(London)
Thanks 🙏

When I passed Wednesday the examiner took my licence to send off for me. How long will it take to come back? Also will my cpc card come with it or do I have to apply for that like I did my drivers card? Tia