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What Is a Walkaround Check and Why Is it Important?
Driver daily vehicle checks or walkaround inspection, is a detailed but quick check of a vehicle by the owner/driver before driving. Typically done at the beginning of each working day, the check ensures that the vehicle is in a safe, legal, and roadworthy...
What Should a Daily Defect App Actually Do?
Is your daily defect check solving problems or just ticking boxes? Drivers carry out required walkaround checks before heading out on the road. But how often do those checks lead to real action? Does your system catch defects and do something about them, or are you...
A quiet rule change could affect your licence compliance
New DVLA Rules: Heavier Electric Vans Now Allowed on a Standard Licence As of 10 June 2025, drivers with a standard UK car licence (category B) can legally drive heavier electric or hydrogen vans, up to 4,250kg maximum authorised mass (MAM). This is a big change, and...
Changes to Roller Brake Testing
The Big Change on Roller Brake Testing: What It Was All About In April 2025, major changes came into effect regarding HGV roller brake testing (RBT) inspections, as introduced by the UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA). These changes require that all...
The Ultimate Guide to HGV Inspections: What You Need to Know
Making Sure HGVs Stay Roadworthy: A Guide to Inspections and Compliance Keeping Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs) safe, legal, and fit for the road is one of the most important responsibilities for anyone managing a fleet. Regular checks help prevent expensive breakdowns,...
Compare your fleet’s MOT stats to the UK’s 2024 data
This MOT stats data set, sourced from the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), covers testing for commercial vehicles such as lorries, buses, and trailers in the UK. It’s important to note that this data is not classified as an “official statistic” and,...
6-8 Weekly Vehicle Inspection Guide
Why Daily Vehicle Inspections Matter Daily vehicle inspections play a vital role in fleet management and road safety. By catching issues early—such as worn tires, faulty lights, or brake problems—these checks help prevent minor defects from turning into dangerous and...
New Operator Compliance Audit Guidelines
1.1 Purpose of Audits Operator licence holders must have systems ensuring the safe and legal operation of vehicles. Independent audits help identify compliance issues, and traffic commissioners may require these as proof of compliance to avoid regulatory actions. This...
DVSA Moving to a Digital First Approach
Transitioning to a Digital-First Approach in Heavy Vehicle Testing The DVSA is committed to modernising its services to enhance efficiency and better meet the needs of the heavy vehicle industry. As part of an ongoing digital transformation, the Manage Your Vehicle...
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