Those operators who are eligible to apply for a ECMT permit to undertake international work post Brexit need to be applying for permits now as the application process for 2019 permits closes on Friday 21 December 2018.
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Category Archives: Applications for Operator Licences and Forms
Government confirms criteria upon which International Road Haulage Permits will be granted.
The Government has taken steps to maximise the amount of goods that can be moved abroad and protect the interests of UK operators post Brexit.
Although negotiations are still ongoing regarding any Brexit deal, the Government has now issued guidance on.
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How much time should a transport manager spend on his work?
When completing the TM1 form, the transport manager indicates how many hours he will spend each week on his transport manager duties. What is the position if he is unable to complete all his duties in that specified amount of.
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Financial implications of Brexit begin to bite.
The government have announced the new financial standing levels for 2017. Although there is no change to the levels for restricted operators, there has been a large increase in the amount that the holder of a standard licence needs to.
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For love or money – the role of the transport manager?
Although many transport managers will love their jobs, what is the position if a transport manager does the job for the love it, rather than being paid?
These questions have recently been raised by a case heard before the Upper Tribunal. .
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Proving finance for an operator’s licence
Operators are asked to provide financial evidence when they submit an application for an operator’s licence and if they are called to attend a public inquiry hearing before the traffic Commissioner. In both these circumstances, they are asked to provide.
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A Public Inquiry – what is it and what to expect?
Recently the Upper Tribunal categorically re-affirmed that an appeal to themselves is not a second time around re-run of a public inquiry. But what is a public inquiry before the Traffic Commissioner and what should one expect?
Firstly,.
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Why correspondence with the DVSA and Traffic Commissioner’s office is important.
During the lifetime of an operator’s licence, it is likely that you will need to correspond with either the Office of the Traffic Commissioner, DVSA or both. The importance of getting this right could be more than what you.
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Changes to finance requirements
The levels of finance needed for a standard operator’s licence are changing and have been slightly reduced with effect from 1st January 2015. The revised figures are £7000 for the first vehicle and £3900 for each subsequent vehicle. .
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Declaring offences to the Traffic Commissioner
One question on the application form for a goods vehicle operator licence, which causes applicants problems related to declaring offences to the Traffic Commissioner. The introduction of recent legislation has made significant changes to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974,.
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Confusion leads to loss of operator’s licence
A case involving termination by the Traffic Commissioner of an operator's licence due to non payment of renewal fees has recently been heard by the Upper Tribunal, where the operator appears to have been misled by the dates specified on.
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Think first before applying for a goods vehicle operator’s licence
Recent weeks have seen signs that the economy may be improving. Some may be thinking about submitting an operator’s licence application for the first time or increasing the number of vehicles which they currently operate. A recent case that was.
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Changes to the requirements regarding finance.
Those holding standard operator's licences will welcome the slight reduction in the amounts required to prove financial standing to £7200 for the 1st vehicle and £4000 for each subsequent vehicle. However, perhaps more significant is a recent ruling which has.
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Traffic Commissioners issue guidance for applications for operator licences during the Olympics
Proposals have been drawn up to allow for urgent applications to be made to vary an operator licences during the Olympics, in order for businesses to continue to make deliveries during the Olympic Games. Such variations may include specifying a.
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VOSA introduces new application form for an operator’s licence
Those looking for a goods vehicle licence will now have to complete the new application form for an operator’s licence, which is more stringent. The new VOSA form shows that Traffic Commissioners are getting tough on those who fail to.
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Financial standing for operators – another nail in the coffin of the small haulier?
With rising fuel costs and general price inflation, the new EU Regulation on Access to the Occupation of Road Transport Operator may be just what the industry does not want to hear.
The Department for Transport is currently seeking consultation on.
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Getting the message across
When communicating with the Traffic Commissioner or the Licensing Unit's office, make sure that it is effective, to the point and reflects well on you as an operator.
There are various times when you need to convey information, be it notifying.
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Thinking of making an application of an operator’s licence?
It is vital that you get your application of an operator's licence right first time. Make a mistake and not only will it delay the application but there could be more serious consequences as to whether the application is ever.
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