HGV BEING AUDITED ON THE ROADSIDE

A Ticking Time Bomb for Your Operator Licence

Over the last couple of years, I’ve carried out audits and consultancy work for a range of vehicle operators across the country. What I’ve discovered is something that every operator should take seriously, and some should see as a wake-up call. There are more Transport Managers listed on operating licences ‘in name only’ than I had previously thought. Time and …

transport manager making sure the HGV is compliant with UK roads

The Power of a Proactive Compliance Audit

Audits don’t need to be scary! In fact, they can be a gamechanger for your transport business. At Revolution Transport Consultancy, we believe that compliance audits are an opportunity to enhance your operations, not a hurdle to avoid. Imagine running your fleet with nagging defects here and there, if left unchecked, these could lead to serious safety defects leading to …

View of an HGV front wheel after an emergency stop

Putting the Brakes on Risk

Changes are coming to HGV brake testing from April 2025! The latest update to the Guide to Maintaining Roadworthiness is tightening requirements to ensure safer, more reliable braking systems for heavy goods vehicles. With these stricter rules, it’s crucial for operators, fleet managers, and drivers to understand what’s changing, why it matters, and how to stay compliant. From April 2025, …