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Still Not Achieved Your CPC?

As we are now past the original deadline for most Driver's CPC entitlements, those who have not yet fulfilled their full 35-hour requirement are facing a lose of work and earnings until they can do so. Please Note: If you do not have your Driver CPC entitlement, you cannot work "for hire or reward" under any circumstances. We at TMC Assist are running Driver CPC courses every two weeks; you can see information related to our courses, their topics and dates they are…
Compliance September 13, 2019 2894Views 0Like 0Comment

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Drivers’ CPC Training Figures – An Article by Keith Grey CMILT of the FTA

With less than 3 weeks left to the 'acquired rights' Driver CPC deadline on 9th September, I thought I would provide an update on the performance of periodic training uploads. The data is extracted from DVSA's monthly figures, but presented in a slightly different format. The chart shows this 5 year period (Sept 14 -Sept 19) compared with the last 5 year period (Sept 09 - Sept 14). The first thing you notice is how remarkably similar the shapes of…
Compliance August 22, 2019 1824Views 0Like 0Comment

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The CPC Deadline is 21-days away – Are you prepared?

As we hurtle towards the deadline for the CPC qualifications, we here at TMC Assist have received a number of enquires from Operators & Drivers who have left it 'to the last minute' to complete their Driver CPC qualification. We ask that Drivers & Operators make a concerted effort to ensure all relevant staff have completed their qualification; as failure to do so will bar you from working for 'Hire & Reward' until you complete a NEW Driver CPC qualification -…
Compliance August 20, 2019 1441Views 0Like 0Comment

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ECMT; a Further Review

Further to our recent post on ECMT's (Link), we are now able to share this recent release from the 'International Road Haulage Permit Office' (hereafter called IRHPO), concerning the rules concerning ECMT's. New rules: 90% of journeys to the EU don’t need an ECMT permit Thank you for applying for a European Conference of Ministers of Transport (ECMT) permit. Since you applied, the EU has confirmed that UK hauliers will be able to continue travelling to the EU after 29 March if…
Compliance, Legal Advice March 22, 2019 3702Views 0Like 0Comment

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A Look into ECMT Permits (European Conference of Ministers of Transport)

What follows below are two emails; the first being in relation to an application one of our clients made for an ECMT Permit, followed by our response sent to them. We present them here as a stark look into the nature & purpose of the permits. If you have concerns regarding Brexit, and it's swiftly approaching effects on our industry, please follow this link and read it in great detail. Please note that names have been removed to protect individuals' privacy. Dear…
Compliance, Legal Advice March 21, 2019 6835Views 0Like 0Comment

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Transport Lawyer firm Backhouse Jones calls for Clear Drivers’ Hours

In a recent interview, Transport Lawyer James Backhouse claims that by failing to provide clear and regularly updated guideline for dealing with Drivers' Hours offences; Enforcement Authorities may be "...breaching government guidelines..." To read the full article; follow this link. With the deadline for Drivers' CPC renewals less than a year away, why not look at booking your drivers on to one of our regularly scheduled courses? - why not "Driver Responsibilities, Tachographs, RTD and the Law" module?
Compliance October 12, 2018 21074Views 0Like 0Comment

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Further FORS Briefings to Roll Out Nationwide

Following the previous batch held in May & June 2018; FORS is hosting a new series of briefings at key locations across the UK, designed to update its members on a wide number of issues such as Version 5 of the FORS Standards. Although dates have not yet been confirmed on the FORS website (as of the publication of this post), some sources have the following dates and locations as strong possibilities. Birmingham – 5 November Bristol – 6 November…
Compliance August 31, 2018 1117Views 0Like 0Comment

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Traffic Commissioners’ Annual Report – A Promise to become Faster, Better & Tougher

On 2nd August 2018, the Office of the Traffic Commissioner released their annual report for 2017/18. In it, they outline improves the industry has seen over the period; including reduced waiting times for license applications, harsher punishments for operators who operate dangerous/under maintained vehicles, as well as issuing a promise to reduce the time it takes offenders to be caught & prosecuted. You can find the year published here; as well as a blog post on the Gov.uk website going over…
Compliance August 24, 2018 5197Views 0Like 0Comment

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Drivers’ CPC Deadline – Are You On Target?

With most Drivers' having completed their initial Drivers' CPC 5-year course in September 2014 or before; we are fast approaching the deadline for the latest round to be completed. Unfortunately, most operators are taking the stance that they have 'over a year' to complete these courses. However, if this trend continues operators may find themselves short on time with little to no option as to when or where they complete their courses; which could lead to price-gouging or worse, failing to…
Compliance August 17, 2018 6361Views 0Like 0Comment

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