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Latest Blog
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Confused about drivers' hours compliance?
What are drivers' hours rules and regulations? What is the difference between EU drivers' hours (wh … Read more -
What else does Descartes do?
One stop to smarter compliance In this age where technology has taken over, where we have a list of … Read more -
Hands off the wheel?
Here’s another scenario to add to the list of ‘What not to do when driving!’. Thames Valley Police … Read more -
How do you know if a new job will cause a drivers’ hours infringement?
A customer asked me recently if there was a tool from Descartes that allows them to pre-empt any pot … Read more -
Fleet operators call for changes to Driver CPC
According to recent research 95% of commercial road transport operators want changes to the way tha … Read more -
How many hours should a Transport Manager work?
It all depends on the size of the fleet! The role of Transport manager is extremely important to an … Read more -
DVSA makes Earned Recognition more accessible
The DVSA has abandoned plans to introduce one single fully digital maintenance reporting system for … Read more -
Are HGV roadside safety inspections becoming a rarity?
According to the union Unite driver vehicle safety checks are “vanishingly rare” on UK roads. A fre … Read more -
Falling asleep at the wheel
Shocking footage of a driver falling asleep at the wheel of a HGV travelling on the M5 in November … Read more -
All hand-held phone use to be illegal in 2022
The Government is closing loopholes in the use of mobile phones making it illegal to use a hand-hel … Read more -
Driving licence extensions ending
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, driving licences that were to expire between February and December … Read more -
Government review of Driver CPC
The UK Government has announced that it is carrying out a review of Driver Certificate of Professio … Read more -
Factors to consider when choosing your compliance management software supplier
Today tachograph analysis software has become a commodity available from a number of suppliers. With … Read more -
Over 50% of HGV drivers say they don't conduct vehicle safety checks
According to research published in HGV UK, the majority of HGV drivers say they do not carry out veh … Read more -
Relaxation of enforcement of drivers’ hours extended again
The temporary relaxation of the enforcement of HGV drivers’ hours has been extended further as driv … Read more -
Over 80,000 drivers are only 3 points away from a potential ban – Are you about to employ one of them?
Data from the DVLA revealed that over 80,000 driving licences have 9 points – only 3 points away fro … Read more -
Short of drivers? Your business can still deliver
Are driver shortages impacting your business? With driver shortages, empty supermarket shelves, del … Read more -
This is what can happen when you use a mobile phone whilst driving
A HGV driver was jailed in July for three and half years after colliding with another vehicle while … Read more -
Discover what's new in SmartAnalysis and get 14 months for the price of 12
SmartAnalysis is probably the longest established tachograph analysis and reporting Software as a Se … Read more -
Are your loads secure?
As road users we usually focus on spotting potential hazards that are in front of us. However, for H … Read more -
Vehicle safety checks - what are your duties?
Whether you drive a HGV or a bus or coach, it's vital that you know what checks you need to carry ou … Read more -
Disqualified driver used a false licence
The story of a disqualified driver using a false licence in the North Wales Chronicle highlights why … Read more -
Tachographs and Telematics
The latest tachographs and telematics report from Commercial Motor and Motor Transport highlights th … Read more -
SmartCompliance Tips & Tricks - Resetting your password
Welcome to our first post of SmartCompliance Tips and Tricks. We will be sharing some useful tips on … Read more -
HGV driver eating out of a bowl at the wheel
A HGV driver was caught by an undercover police officer eating from a bowl whilst driving on the M1. … Read more -
Revised guidance on defect categories
The DVSA have updated their guidance on how defects in roadside checks are categorised. The amended … Read more
Latest News
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Don’t forget to apply for your International Operators’ Licence
If you are operating Light Goods Vehicles (LGVs) in Europe you will now need to apply for an Interna … Read more -
Updated HGV and PSV Inspection Manuals
Updated HGV and PSV inspection manuals were published by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DV … Read more -
Vans working across borders subject to O-licensing
New laws requiring van operators to obtain operator licences if they undertake international work wi … Read more -
Relaxed enforcement of drivers’ hours extended again - Get the full facts
The Department for Transport (DfT) announced a new relaxation of the enforcement of drivers’ hours i … Read more -
DVSA name top drivers' hours offenders
During road safety week the DVSA published a list of operators committing drivers’ hours offences in … Read more -
New Consumer Research highlights the impact of delivery experience on customer satisfaction
Retailers must take action to secure customers for the long term. Descartes Systems Group, the globa … Read more -
Temporary relaxation of enforcement of drivers' hours extended.
The temporary relaxation of the enforcement of the retained EU drivers' hours rules for all road hau … Read more -
Temporary relaxation of the enforcement of EU drivers’ hours
The DfT announced a temporary relaxation of the enforcement of EU drivers’ hours rules for all road … Read more -
DVLA and Home Office utilise technology in roadside checks to confirm ID
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) and the Home Office have developed technology which w … Read more -
Changes for International Hauliers for COVID-19
Changes to haulier testing requirements for fully vaccinated UK hauliers returning from amber list c … Read more -
New DVLA tachograph driver card service
The new service launched by the DVLA will cut wait times and allows instant payments for tachograph … Read more -
Removing roadworthiness prohibitions
From 1 June 2021, any prohibitions for testable vehicles or trailers that are not cleared at the roa … Read more -
SmartDownload now includes Geotab, Samsara & OptiFleet
Following on from adding Geotab and Samsara Telematics to SmartDownload for automatic remote downloa … Read more -
Kent Access Permits are no longer required
From Tuesday 20 April you will not need to obtain a Kent Access Permit (KAP) if you are driving a HG … Read more -
New serious incident reporting system
The DVSA have launched a new serious incident reporting system for bus and coach operators. The new … Read more -
Descartes Sponsors True Heroes Racing for 2021 Season
Descartes has announced its continued sponsorship of True Heroes Racing, a team founded in 2012 as a … Read more
