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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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.
New truck safety tech from 2026: AEB, event data recorders and ADAS at test
New trucks now come with more safety technology, and the annual test has changed to match. Here is what operators buying vehicles should check and record.
Fleet insurance renewals in 2026: proving you are a well-managed risk
Insurers increasingly price on evidence, not just claims history. Here is what UK hauliers should record to present their fleet as a well-managed risk at renewal.
Clean Air Zones in 2026: managing HGV charges and evidencing emissions status
Clean Air Zones charge non-compliant HGVs up to £100 a day in some cities. Here is how operators check vehicle status, plan routes, and keep the cost under 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.
The EU Entry/Exit System is live: planning international runs around biometric borders
The EU Entry/Exit System is now fully operational, adding biometric checks at the border. Here is what it means for planning international runs and looking after drivers.
The April 2026 HGV inspection manual update: aligning your PMI defect grading
The DVSA inspection manual from 1 April 2026 refines how defects are defined and classified. Here is why that matters for your own PMI standards and what to update.
Smart Tachograph 2 for vans over 2.5 tonnes: the July 2026 rules explained
From 1 July 2026, many vans on international work are pulled into tachograph and drivers hours rules for the first time. Here is what changed, what to check, and what to record.
POD disputes: how haulage offices can protect delivery evidence
A practical guide to reducing POD disputes by capturing delivery status, signatures, photos, exception notes and customer communication in one job 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.
Refrigerated haulage records: keeping temperature evidence with the job
A practical guide to refrigerated haulage records, covering customer instructions, temperature evidence, driver notes, delays and POD for chilled or frozen work.
Driver CPC training planner: avoiding last-minute compliance gaps
How transport offices can plan Driver CPC periodic training, check hours, onboard agency drivers and avoid last-minute training gaps.
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