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5 checks UK transport managers must run for Driver CPC monitoring

29 Sep 2026 · 10 min read

5 checks UK transport managers must run for Driver CPC monitoring

A UK playbook for transport managers. Follow five repeatable checks, templates and SoC controls to map DVSA rules into a daily Driver CPC monitoring...

How to use the DVS map to plan safer London routes

28 Sep 2026 · 12 min read

How to use the DVS map to plan safer London routes

A practical guide to the London DVS map, where the zone applies, which vehicles are affected and how operators can plan compliant routes.

Four DVSA Tests a Year: Brake Testing Frequency for UK Operators

28 Sep 2026 · 9 min read

Four DVSA Tests a Year: Brake Testing Frequency for UK Operators

Turn DVSA's four tests a year rule into a workable schedule. Use the 14 day window, log risk assessments, and keep audit ready records.

How to check DVS status before a London delivery

27 Sep 2026 · 12 min read

How to check DVS status before a London delivery

A practical guide to checking DVS status for HGVs entering London, what the result means, and the records operators should keep.

Audit ready fleet risk assessments: 6 steps for UK operators

27 Sep 2026 · 8 min read

Audit ready fleet risk assessments: 6 steps for UK operators

HSE and DVSA aligned checklist and a 6 step workflow to make fleet risk assessments audit ready. How to capture evidence, set reviews and centralise records.

How to compare roadworthiness software for DVSA evidence

26 Sep 2026 · 13 min read

How to compare roadworthiness software for DVSA evidence

A practical comparison of roadworthiness compliance software for UK operators who need clear DVSA evidence, deadlines, records and signed audit trails.

How to compare fleet compliance systems for O-licence work

26 Sep 2026 · 12 min read

How to compare fleet compliance systems for O-licence work

A practical comparison of vehicle and trailer compliance software for UK operators managing MOT, annual-test, inspections and tachograph records.

15 Month Rule: Defect Reporting for UK Transport Managers

26 Sep 2026 · 9 min read

15 Month Rule: Defect Reporting for UK Transport Managers

Regulation aligned defect reporting for UK transport managers: what to record, retain for 15 months, and present a DVSA ready audit pack.

How to compare UK truck maintenance planners

25 Sep 2026 · 12 min read

How to compare UK truck maintenance planners

A practical UK comparison of truck maintenance planner software, covering inspections, MOT and annual-test dates, evidence, tachographs and integrations.

How to compare van fleet compliance systems in the UK

25 Sep 2026 · 12 min read

How to compare van fleet compliance systems in the UK

A practical UK comparison guide to van fleet compliance software, covering inspections, driver checks, tachograph records and audit evidence.

Choosing driver forms that work across mixed-language fleets

25 Sep 2026 · 12 min read

Choosing driver forms that work across mixed-language fleets

Compare what matters in a fleet compliance app with multilingual driver forms, from signed evidence and DVSA records to tachograph and licence checks.

56 day tachograph change: Driver working time rules for UK operators

25 Sep 2026 · 10 min read

56 day tachograph change: Driver working time rules for UK operators

Audit ready summary of UK driver working time rules, the 56 day tachograph change, 70 hour audit triggers, and a practical compliance checklist.

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