Navigating the process of obtaining an operator’s licence is a crucial step for transportation professionals in the UK. Understanding the timeline and the necessary steps can help streamline the process and set realistic expectations. Understanding...
Are Transport Manager fees subject to VAT? The answer is in the contract, not the job title. By John Potgieter FCILT, Principal Consultant, BFT Consulting | 22/10/2026 | Law stated as at 22/10/2026 (Great Britain) The short answer: the job title does not decide it...
What Is FCILT? Why a Chartered Fellow of CILT Leads BFT Consulting Running a haulage business takes more than keeping trucks on the road. You need sound plans, clear records and people who know their duties. When problems arise, you need advice you understand and...
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...
If you hold a driving licence issued outside Great Britain (England, Scotland, or Wales), you may need to exchange it for a UK driving licence before you continue driving professionally. The rules depend on where your licence was issued, when you became a UK resident,...
Running commercial vehicles brings ongoing legal and safety duties. Holding an operator Licence is only the starting point. You must also show that your business continues to meet the standards expected by the Traffic Commissioner and the Driver and Vehicle Standards...
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