Compliance & Road Haulage

GT Transport Services Limited had two Operator Licences revoked following repeated failures involving tachograph records, vehicle maintenance and Transport Manager oversight. The Traffic Commissioner's decision highlights why effective monitoring, proper investigation and corrective action are essential for operators managing multiple licences and operating centres.

www.roadhaulagecompliance.co.uk Operating just one HGV does not mean an operator has fewer responsibilities when it comes to vehicle safety and compliance. A Traffic Commissioner decision involving Mr Stephen Lee, trading as SL Recovery, demonstrates how serious shortcomings in vehicle maintenance, defect reporting and recordkeeping can result in the loss of a Restricted Operator Licence. Following a public inquiry on 23 September 2026, the Traffic Commissioner for the North

What actually happens during a Transport Compliance Audit? We explain what auditors check, which records are reviewed and what happens when problems are found.

What to expect from a DVSA investigation — from a remote desk-based assessment to a full visit to your premises For many haulage operators, the words "DVSA are investigating you" are enough to cause concern. But a DVSA investigation does not necessarily begin with an examiner turning up at your yard. DVSA has several ways of assessing an operator's compliance. These can include remote desk-based assessments, roadside encounters, vehicle or mechanical investigations and invest

What should an Operator Compliance Audit actually check? This practical guide explains how to review Operator Licence compliance, drivers, tachographs, vehicle maintenance and the systems behind a compliant haulage operation.

What does a good Transport Compliance Audit CheckHome A practical guide to checking whether your haulage operation is actually compliant Having an Operator's Licence is only the beginning. Once a haulage operation is running, the operator needs systems and arrangements in place to ensure that vehicles, drivers and the wider transport operation remain safe and compliant. The difficulty is that problems can develop gradually. A vehicle inspection might be missed. A driver infri