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Adding Categories to Your Driving Licence

by John | September 16, 2026 | Driving Licence | 0 Comments

Adding categories to your driving licence lets you drive larger or different types of vehicles. This step is often needed when moving into professional road transport. You may want to drive a lorry, bus, coach, minibus or vehicle with a trailer. Each category sets out...

Download and Order DVLA Forms: A Simple Guide for UK Drivers and Transport Operators

by John | September 15, 2026 | Driving Licence | 0 Comments

Drivers and transport operators often need official forms to update records, apply for a driving entitlement or report a change. Many DVLA forms are available online. You can download some forms, while others must come from a Post Office that offers DVLA services....

Driving Licence Fees for UK Transport Professionals

by John | September 14, 2026 | Driving Licence | 0 Comments

Driving licence fees form a small but important part of running a transport business. Drivers need the right licence for the vehicle they drive. Operators must also check each driver’s entitlement before giving them work. A missed renewal, an expired photocard, or the...

Driving in Great Britain on a Non-GB Licence

by John | September 11, 2026 | Licence Application | 0 Comments

Drivers come to Great Britain from many parts of the world. Some visit for a short work trip. Others move here to join a haulage firm or start a transport business. If you hold a non-GB driving licence, you must check whether it allows you to drive in England,...

Reapply for Your Driving Licence If You’ve Been Disqualified

by John | September 10, 2026 | Driving Licence | 0 Comments

A driving disqualification can stop you from working and affect your income. This is a serious issue for HGV drivers, bus drivers, owner drivers and transport companies. When your ban ends, your old driving licence does not always become valid at once. You may need to...

Seven Steps to Ensure Drivers Are Managed for Willing, Demonstrable, and Active Compliance

by John | September 9, 2026 | Compliance management | 0 Comments

Prepared by: BFT Consulting Ltd Principal Consultant: John Potgieter Cambridge / Marlow Company Number: 14943001 Contact: +44 7513 379221 Version Control Version Date Author Description 1.0 10 Dec 2025 J. Potgieter Initial document creation Important Disclaimer This...

Top Seven Transport Compliance Pitfalls for Transport Managers

by John | September 8, 2026 | Transport manager UK | 0 Comments

Prepared by: BFT Consulting Ltd Principal Consultant: John Potgieter 18 Chivers Way, Northstowe, Cambridge CB24 1AH Company Number: 14943001 Contact: +44 7513 379221 Version Control Version Date Author Description 1.0 10 Dec 2025 J. Potgieter Initial document creation...

Top Seven Reasons Cited by Traffic Commissioners for Revoking Operator Licences

by John | September 7, 2026 | Traffic Commissioner | 0 Comments

Top Seven Reasons for Operators and Transport Managers to Be Referred to Magistrates’ Court for Prosecution

by John | September 4, 2026 | Transport manager UK | 0 Comments

Top Seven Risks for Restricted Operator Licence Holders

by John | September 3, 2026 | Restricted Operator Licence | 0 Comments

Vehicle Maintenance Failures That Lead to Public Inquiries

Jul 16, 2026

Keeping commercial vehicles Vehicle Maintenance roadworthy is a core duty under an operator licence. A lorry may pass its annual test and still become unsafe weeks later. Operators need a working maintenance system, not forms prepared only for an inspection. A public...

How to Prepare for a Public Inquiry and Protect Your Operator Licence

Jul 15, 2026

A public inquiry can place your business, reputation and right to operate at risk. It is not a routine meeting. It is a formal tribunal hearing led by a traffic commissioner. Good preparation helps you explain what happened, show what you have fixed and prove that...

Public Inquiry vs DVSA Investigation: Key Differences Every Operator Should Know

Jul 14, 2026

Running goods vehicles in Great Britain brings clear legal duties. You must keep vehicles safe, manage drivers’ hours, maintain proper records and follow every promise made on your operator Licence. Two terms often cause concern: a DVSA investigation and a Public...

What to Expect at a Public Inquiry: A Guide for UK Transport Operators

Jul 13, 2026

What to Expect at a Public Inquiry A public inquiry can feel daunting. The result can affect your whole transport business. Yet it is also your chance to explain what happened, show what you have fixed, and prove that you can run a safe operation. Prepare early. Read...

Top 5 Challenges in the UK Transport Industry and How to Overcome Them

Jul 3, 2026

The UK transport industry keeps the country moving. From food and building materials to parcels, plant machinery, and passenger services, operators carry heavy responsibility every day. Yet the pressure on transport businesses is growing. Costs are rising. Drivers are...