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The DfT has stated that the government wanted to help develop an industry-led voluntary standard for the sector rather than operator licensing. However, the result…

Reporting driver defects effectively should be a key part of your vehicle maintenance regime. More importantly your drivers should know which defects to look for.…

Progress has been made with the new online operator licensing system as waiting times for digital applications will be reduced by 5 working days and…

Since 13 April 2015, a criminal court levy has been imposed on most cases where a defendant has either pleaded guilty or been found guilty…

Recent legislation has brought in two new driving offences:   Causing death by driving while disqualified; Causing serious injury by driving while disqualified.   The…

Arrangements for mutual recognition of driving disqualifications did exist between the UK (Great Britain and Northern Ireland) and Ireland. A driver resident in the UK…

Following a successfully pilot in Manchester, the government is launching as service nationally which will allow motorists in England and Wales, who are charged with…

Freight can be transported through a variety of mediums and carrier types. An international freight forwarder must be able to prepare and process customs documentation,…

Hopefully we are all fully aware of the dangers of drinking alcohol and driving, but how many of us are aware of the dangers of…

Liverpool Law Society has announced  the shortlisted nominees for the 2015 Legal Awards. The aim of the 2015 Awards is to recognise and celebrate the achievements…

It is illegal to drive if either: You are unfit to do so because you’re on legal or illegal drugs; You have certain levels of…

Britain is introducing a Safer Lorry Scheme in London which will ban all unsafe HGVs from using any road in London. From 1 September 2015,…