Driver CPC Rules 2026: National vs International & Grandfather Rights. This is the definitive UK guide to Driver CPC. Below, we break down the 35-hour periodic training rules, the split between National and International CPC, and exactly which Driver CPC training courses you need to stay compliant. Quick Links What is Driver CPC? National vs […]
It is the moment every professional driver dreads. You check your wallet and realize your Driver Qualification Card (DQC) expired three days ago. Or worse—you didn’t realize until your Transport Manager asked to see it. The panic sets in. Can I just finish this week’s runs? Is there a grace period? Can I drive if […]
UK Assimilated Drivers’ Hours Rules – A Simple Guide for Drivers and Operators Last updated: December 2025 Understanding UK Assimilated Drivers’ Hours Rules If you drive for a living, you already know the days can be long and the job demanding. But one thing you can’t afford to guess is how long you’re legally allowed […]
Rule H2 and the Hierarchy of Road Users – What Professional HGV & PCV Drivers Must Know Last updated: 11 November 2025 The Highway Code changes (Rules H1–H3) set clear expectations for professional drivers around protecting Vulnerable Road Users (VRUs). This guide explains the hierarchy, Rule H2 pedestrian priority, and Rule H3 for cyclists/motorcyclists […]
End of “Acquired Rights” for Light Goods Vehicle Transport Managers – Enforcement Update (2025) From 20 May 2025, “Acquired Rights” are no longer accepted to meet the professional-competence requirement for Transport Managers of light goods vehicle (LGV) operations on international journeys. A full Transport Manager CPC (Road Haulage) is now mandatory. Overview Scope: Vans or […]
Operator Licence Compliance 2026 – DVSA transport compliance guidance. Running a Compliant Operator’s Licence in 2026 Practical, DVSA-aligned guidance for 2026 covering vehicle maintenance and brake testing at every PMI, drivers’ hours and tachographs, quarterly licence checks, load security (100/50/50), OCRS and Public Inquiry risk. Author: Gareth Wildman — Director & Lead Transport Compliance Trainer, […]
How to Apply for an Operator Licence (2026 Step-by-Step) What licence you need, current statutory fees for Great Britain and Northern Ireland, financial standing rules, Transport Manager digital declarations, and how to use the Guide to Maintaining Roadworthiness to get approved first time. Who needs an operator licence? Any business using goods vehicles over 3.5 […]
What the Law, DVSA and HSE Expect from Professional Drivers Understanding the legal, safety and employer responsibilities for professional HGV and PSV drivers in the UK. Why Drink and Drug Driving Are Critical Issues for Professional Drivers For professional drivers, the consequences of drink or drug driving go far beyond fines or bans — they […]
When the Traffic Commissioner calls the daily walkaround check “a legal duty and a safety priority”, drivers should take note. Skipping or rushing this simple task puts your licence, your job, and other people’s lives at risk. The DVSA Guide to Maintaining Roadworthiness makes it clear: drivers, operators, and transport managers all share responsibility for […]
Transport compliance has never been more closely scrutinised. Going into 2026, Traffic Commissioners continue to make it clear that professional competence is not optional — it is an ongoing expectation for anyone named on an Operator’s Licence. That’s why completing a 2-day Transport Manager CPC Refresher course is widely accepted as best practice for protecting […]
