Fleet management guides for UK operators.
Plain-English guides on DVSA compliance, O-licence obligations, walkaround checks, defects and the practical side of running a UK fleet.
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Preparing for a DVSA maintenance investigation in 2026
A maintenance investigation tests whether your system works, not whether you own a folder. Here is how to be ready before the letter arrives.
Digital plates and notices: downloading HGV documents from GOV.UK in 2026
DVSA has moved key HGV documents online in 2026 — self-serve plating certificates and PG10 notices by email. Here is what changed and how to tighten document control.
Keeping your London HGV Safety Permit under the Direct Vision Standard
Any lorry over 12 tonnes entering London needs a DVS Safety Permit, and lower-rated vehicles must meet the Progressive Safe System. Here is what to check and record.
Incident and near-miss reporting for haulage offices
How haulage offices can record incidents and near misses clearly, preserve evidence, follow up actions and learn without relying on memory or message threads.
OCRS review routine: what transport offices should check each month
A practical monthly OCRS review routine for transport offices, linking roadside outcomes, maintenance evidence, defects and driver records.
Abnormal loads: a planning checklist for small haulage operators
A plain-English planning checklist for abnormal loads, covering dimensions, notifications, route checks, responsibilities and records for small haulage operators.
Preventing bridge strikes: a route-planning guide for haulage offices
Bridge strikes are not only a driver problem. Transport offices need reliable vehicle-height records, route checks, driver briefings and an escalation routine when a route is uncertain.
HGV load security checks before dispatch
Load security should be checked before the vehicle leaves, not only when something moves on the road. This guide turns DVSA guidance into a practical office and driver routine.
Are your HGV lights legal? DVSA warning on aftermarket lights and LED displays
DVSA has warned operators about illegal or non-compliant aftermarket lighting fitted to HGVs. Learn what to check before using VRU warning signs, decorative LED displays or blue beacons on the road.
HGV MOT changes in 2026: what operators need to know
DVSA introduced several changes to heavy vehicle testing in 2026, including visual ADAS checks, digital PG10 notices and easier access to plating certificates. Here is what HGV operators need to know and check within their fleet records.
Assigning drivers, vehicles and trailers safely
Assignment is a safety and compliance checkpoint, not just scheduling. What offices should check before dispatch — driver, vehicle, trailer, warnings, VOR and job detail.
How to prepare for a DVSA roadside inspection as a small haulier
A practical roadside readiness checklist for small UK hauliers: driver documents, walkaround records, defect history, PMIs and office response.
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