Policy planning · 7 minute read
What transport policies should a UK HGV operator have?
A practical way for UK HGV operators and Transport Managers to identify the policies, procedures and evidence their operation actually needs.
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Practical answers for operators and Transport Managers.
Plain-English articles on policies, driver controls, vehicle roadworthiness, load security and audit evidence. Use them to improve your process, then check official guidance for your exact circumstances.
Policy evidence · 6 minute read
How to prove drivers and staff have read a company policy
What a useful transport policy issue and acknowledgement record should show, including worker, version, reading time, completion and reissue evidence.
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Roadworthiness · 7 minute read
What an HGV daily walkaround check policy should cover
A practical outline for an HGV daily walkaround check and defect-reporting policy, from the driver check to assessment, repair and closure evidence.
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Document control · 6 minute read
How often should a transport policy be reviewed and reissued?
A practical review cycle for transport policies, including scheduled checks, event-driven reviews, version control and worker reissue evidence.
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Buying advice · 6 minute read
Transport policy pack or generic template: what is the difference?
Compare a generic transport policy template with an aligned, company-branded policy pack and a managed issue and evidence service.
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Drivers’ hours · 8 minute read
What should an HGV drivers’ hours and tachograph policy cover?
A practical HGV operator policy framework for journey planning, tachograph downloads, analysis, infringements, missing records and escalation.
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Driver authorisation · 7 minute read
How should an HGV operator check driver licences, CPC and tachograph cards?
A practical driver-authorisation process covering DVLA licence checks, vehicle entitlement, Driver CPC, tachograph cards, expiry dates and changes.
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Vehicle maintenance · 8 minute read
How to plan HGV safety inspections, maintenance and brake testing
A practical roadworthiness control for HGV safety-inspection intervals, first-use checks, brake-performance evidence, repairs and return to service.
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Load security · 7 minute read
What should an HGV load security policy include?
A practical HGV load-security policy covering responsibilities, vehicle suitability, load plans, restraint equipment, journey checks and unloading risks.
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Driver fitness · 7 minute read
What should an HGV fit-to-drive policy cover?
A practical fit-to-drive process covering health changes, medication, fatigue, alcohol and drugs, eyesight, reporting, privacy and stop-work decisions.
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These articles provide general information, not legal advice. Operators remain responsible for checking current requirements and making sure their written procedures match the real operation.