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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DVSA Earned Recognition explained: how to qualify
Operators who achieve DVSA Earned Recognition face fewer routine roadside checks. Find out what's required, how the scheme works, and what operators must do to qualify.
O-licence maintenance undertakings explained
When you hold a Goods Vehicle Operator's Licence, you sign binding maintenance undertakings. Here's what they require, why they matter, and what a working compliance system looks like.
Restricted vs Standard Operator's Licence: what is the difference?
The type of O-licence you need depends on how you use your vehicles. Here's a plain-English guide to the difference between Restricted and Standard operator licences in the UK.
UK and EU drivers' hours rules for HGV operators
A plain-English overview of the EU and domestic drivers' hours rules that apply to UK HGV operators — driving limits, break requirements, rest periods, and tachograph obligations.
What is a periodic maintenance inspection (PMI) and how often is it required?
A PMI is a scheduled safety inspection that every O-licence holder must arrange for their vehicles. Here's what it covers, how often HGVs must be inspected, and what records operators must keep.
How long must vehicle inspection records be kept?
UK operators must keep vehicle inspection records for at least 15 months. Here's what that covers, why the retention period matters, and how to meet the requirement in practice.
Vehicle Off Road (VOR): what UK operators must do
VOR status is part of your O-licence maintenance undertaking. Here's when to take a vehicle off the road, what records you must keep, and how to manage the defect-to-repair cycle.
What happens during a DVSA roadside check?
A DVSA roadside check can happen to any HGV operator at any time. Here's what examiners inspect, what documents drivers must carry, and what to do if a prohibition is issued.
Defect reporting: minor, major and dangerous defects explained
Understanding how UK vehicle defects are classified — and what operators must do when a driver reports one — is essential for any O-licence holder.
What is an OCRS score and how to improve it?
Your Operator Compliance Risk Score determines how often DVSA targets your vehicles for roadside checks. Here's how it works and how to keep your rating in the green.
Daily walkaround check: UK legal requirements
A plain-English guide to what a legal daily walkaround check looks like for UK HGV operators, what must be recorded, and how long records must be kept.
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