PSVAR: ‘It’s not something that is going to go away’
Compliance with PSVAR can now be the difference between the wheels turning or not. routeone speaks with suppliers across the…
Advisory notice policy for inaccessible tyre date code clarified
DVSA has clarified its policy on issuing an advisory notice at annual test when a Vehicle Standards Assessor cannot gain…
DVSA warns of heavy vehicle test demand surge later in 2021
DVSA has warned that demand for heavy vehicle test appointments will be "significantly" higher than normal during August, September, October…
DVSA overhauls PSV112 and ER112 incident report procedure
DVSA has overhauled the system that coach and bus operators must use to report serious incidents involving one of their…
Heavy vehicle testing review lacks change ambition: ATFOA
The Authorised Testing Facility Operators Association (ATFOA) has responded to the heavy vehicle testing review that was recently published by…
Pulham’s gains Earned Recognition status: ‘It’s always been an ambition’
Bourton-on-the-Water operator Pulham’s Coaches has been recognised as an exemplar operator through the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency’s Earned Recognition…
Heavy vehicle testing review: Longer intervals for ER members?
The government’s review of heavy vehicle testing has been published. While it concludes that testing “generally is not in crisis,”…
DVSA encouraging February and March heavy vehicle testing
DVSA is encouraging heavy vehicle operators to explore whether they can reschedule any annual testing appointments to February or March.…
Senior TC Richard Turfitt hits back at ‘anachronism’ jibe
The Traffic Commissioners (TCs) are not “an anachronism” but are instead “modern and responsive regulators,” Senior TC (STC) Richard Turfitt…
DVSA clarifies reissued Driver Qualification Card date error
DVSA has clarified an error with the Driver Qualification Card (DQC) expiry date on some cards that have been reissued…