The OperatorCompliance blog

15 Sep 2026 · 13 min read

Fuel cards vs fuel monitoring for fleet control

Compare fuel cards with fuel usage monitoring software for UK fleets, including control, reporting, fraud checks and where each fits.

15 Sep 2026 · 9 min read

30, 90 and 180 day plan for DVSA changes 2026 for UK operators

Translate DVSA changes 2026 into action. A UK transport manager's 30, 90 and 180 day plan to secure OCRS, meet new tachograph rules and be audit ready.

14 Sep 2026 · 10 min read

Operator Licence Compliance: A Practical Guide for UK Fleets

Practical UK guide to operator licence compliance: undertakings, inspections, driver checks, tachograph rules and audit-ready evidence for HGV and PSV fleets.

14 Sep 2026 · 13 min read

Choosing a monthly fleet pack that stands up to DVSA

A practical comparison of monthly fleet pack software for UK operators who need one system for inspections, dates, tachograph records and evidence.

14 Sep 2026 · 13 min read

Roadside breakdowns without compliance gaps

What UK operators must record after an HGV roadside breakdown, from defect reports and tachograph entries to prohibitions and audit evidence.

14 Sep 2026 · 10 min read

Handover Checks That Prevent Invalid Tachograph Calibrations in the UK

Practical UK checklist: follow the 24 month rule, recalibrate after repairs, tyre or VRN changes or UTC drift, and store certificates to pass DVSA checks.

13 Sep 2026 · 11 min read

How to Apply for a Replacement Tacho Card in the UK

Need a replacement tacho card in the UK? Step-by-step guide on eligibility, documents, fees, timelines and how to keep downloads and reminders on track.

13 Sep 2026 · 12 min read

Choosing software that keeps your O-licence file ready

Compare UK operator-licence compliance software by records, evidence, tachograph control and day-to-day use for fleets and transport managers.

13 Sep 2026 · 11 min read

Avoid DVSA fines: UK fleets' playbook when a tachograph card expires

UK playbook for drivers and fleet teams when a tachograph card expires. Immediate steps, GOV.UK renewal routes, £19 fee, 15 working days rule, data...

12 Sep 2026 · 10 min read

Operator Licence Undertakings: A Practical Guide

Understand operator licence undertakings in the UK, the promises you make to the Traffic Commissioner, evidence you must keep, and how to stay compliant.

12 Sep 2026 · 13 min read

Choosing one system for compliance across several depots

A practical comparison guide to choosing one compliance system for multi-depot fleets, from inspections and tachographs to evidence for the Traffic Commissioner.

12 Sep 2026 · 9 min read

Avoid DVSA Checks: Attestation of Activities Rules for UK Fleets

UK guide to attestation of activities: when it is valid, how to complete the EC template, carry the original, and keep 28 days of records.