THINK! campaigns are not just for Christmas. Back in March, THINK! launched another drive that highlighted the new penalties that have come into force for using mobile phones while driving. Since the launch the campaign has honed in on professional drivers and employers. A leaflet has also been … [Read more...]
DVSA to Issue Driver CPC Cards Nearer to Deadline
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has today confirmed that they will no longer issue Driver CPC (DCPC) cards to drivers who complete their training more than 12 months before the deadline. Instead, drivers can expect to receive their cards as the deadline gets closer. To check … [Read more...]
Drivers asked to be Vigilant following Fixed Penalty Scam Emails
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is urging drivers to be aware of fixed penalty scam emails currently being circulated. The emails, claiming to be from the DVSA Fixed Penalty Office, contain a ‘fixed penalty receipt’ in the form of an attachment. The government body has warned … [Read more...]
Operator CPC Home Study CMR
Operator CPC Training This week, we conclude our topic on CMR before moving on to Information Technology. Let’s move straight on with a look at the liabilities of both the sender and carrier under CMR: The sender is liable to the carrier for: • Loss or cost incurred through inaccuracy or … [Read more...]
Operator CPC Home Study Truck Prchasing
Forms of Transport This week, we’re looking at ancillary services and other forms of transport an operator can consider when arranging a journey. The mode of transport selected will depend upon the particular requirements of the journey in question. An operator will need to consider the … [Read more...]
Operator CPC Home Study Training CMR and Vehicle Insurance
LGV Vehicle Insurance and CMR We’ve already established that a vehicle user must have at least third party vehicle insurance, but consideration should also be given to the level of insurance required to cover loads carried. It is also worth noting that passengers, whether employees or non … [Read more...]
Operator CPC Home Study Training Environmental
Operator CPC Training In addition to the day to day running of a business, Transport Managers /operators need to also consider environmental issues and insurance. There are various reasons why an operator needs to concern himself with environmental matters: • An awareness of the increase in … [Read more...]
Who Needs Driver CPC?
There are just 10 months left for LGV drivers to obtain their 35 hours of Driver CPC training which will conclude the UK’s first ever deadlines for the scheme initiated back in 2008. The training has created some confusion for companies and individual drivers as to whether they need to complete … [Read more...]
Driver CPC Accreditation May Not Be Transferable
Training firms who change their legal entity without notifying JAUPT may run the risk of delivering training that isn’t approved. That’s the message issued by the official body last week who confirmed that without official notification of the changes, any training that’s completed might not be … [Read more...]
Freight Operator CPC Marketing
Operator CPC Training This week, we move in to the world of marketing. Without proper attention to marketing, a small business can expect poor trading results and, at the very worst, fail in today’s fast moving, communication based environment. Marketing, as we know, is a method of connecting … [Read more...]
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