NEWS FLASH .....
TIME IS RUNNING OUT FOR THE DRIVER CPC
...AND IT'S NOT GOING AWAY!
We're now almost half way through the five year 'acquired rights' window, where existing vocational truck drivers can continue to drive without holding a driver qualification card (DQC) and the Department for Transport have recently stated that 337,313 haven't even undertaken one of the five days of approved periodic training required. So, if they've not already started undertaking approved Driver CPC periodic training then now is a good time to start!
September 2014 is just over two and a half years away and the longer you leave it to plan for this mandatory training the harder it will be to fit it in and most probably the more expensive it will be in monetary terms as well.
We know that many operators' and drivers' see this training requirement as an unnecessary cost and time wasting burden, but it's here to stay, so why not make the best of it and use it to update and refresh the knowledge your drivers' already have?
When a goods vehicle operators licence is authorised one of the obligations entered into with the Traffic Commissioner is that drivers' will be competent and trained to carry out their duties. Furthermore, the obligation can't just be looked at and forgotten. The requirement goes further, in that regular refresher training should be carried out as a way of ensuring continuous professional development.
At Truck UK we are committed to making sure our clients get the best out of this commitment that they can. By this I mean we will do our best to provide training that is relevant and training that is worthwhile, provided by people who really are professionals in this industry.
EXAMPLE COSTS: One seven hour module of approved periodic training,
presented
by an approved instructor with a long term background in the road haulage industry, at a venue of your choice on a day of your choice (including weekends) to ten vocational drivers would cost a total of £54.95 per delegate. If there were fifteen delegates in attendance the cost would break down to a total of
£39.55 per delegate.
These figures INCLUDE the DSA registration fee per delegate and also INCLUDE the VAT element of the training fee.
If you've read this far then you must at least still be considering what to do for the best..............so e-mail me, Steve Williams, at
SteveWilliams@truckuk.net
and let me know how many drivers you have that need training; what your main line of business is (i.e. are you a specialist haulier or a restricted licence holder) and where you're based and I will do my best to put together a training plan that will ensure all your drivers' hold driver qualification cards by the required date and that the training they undertake has provided them with knowledge and information that in the long term should improve your overall compliance, while at the same time reducing your overall costs.
What's more, we will come to you wherever you are in the country and at a time and on a day that suits you. We will do what we can to provide this service at a cost to you that is realistic.
For more information freephone 0800 644 87 87
or e-mail:
SteveWilliams@truckuk.net
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Truck UK are recognised as the leading independent road transport compliance specialists in the United Kingdom.
We provide industry best practice audits; analysis; advice; guidance and training to everyone and anyone who operates road going vehicles commercially from within the United Kingdom. No matter what type of road transport activity you are involved in, Truck UK can help.
As goods vehicle operator specialists we provide a range of solutions and services to enable UK business to improve their levels of compliance, while at the same time reducing their overall costs and improving that all important competitive edge.
Compliance = safety
Compliance with the rules and regulations is always our priority when we work with clients. This is because we believe in safety first and good compliance invariably results in a good safety ethic. What's more we have found that improving compliance always reduces overall costs. So, for our clients it's a win - win situation.
Compliance = savings
We are conscious that budgets are tight and that is why we invest our own time and effort in planning and careful analysis of what is required by prospective clients before any commitment is entered into to use our services. This means the client only pays for what is needed and nothing more.
Compliance = Truck UK
Why not sign up
for free to become a Truck UK online associate and gain access to some useful compliance documentation and facts? Just provide your name and e-mail address and you'll have 24 hour / 7 day a week / 365 days a year access to a wide range of documents and information sheets that will help you stay safe and compliant. What's more, when anything of importance is implemented or announced that could affect operators of road going commercial vehicles we will contact you by e-mail......again for free. Our contact with online associates and retained clients is always to inform, never to sell. You can sign up now by pressing 'sign up' to the right of this web page. It costs nothing, yet could pay dividends for the future.
Compliance packages that reduce costs - As already mentioned we can produce; implement and manage bespoke compliance packages, designed specifically for each individual clients needs. We provide all of our clients with peace of mind and a competitive edge, in that they have done everything possible to minimise risk and improve safety, while at the same time reducing their overall operating costs and thereby improving the profit margin. Whatever the type or size of company you are running or you are a part of, we can work with you.
'Restricted' goods vehicle operators - We have a wide and varied client base, with the majority running trucks on a 'restricted' goods vehicle operator licence. This means that they hold a goods vehicle operators' licence to move their own products, yet they are not legally required to employ a professionally qualified Transport Manager who has to be named on the company operator licence. This is where Truck UK comes in. We can provide specialist advice and support at a price that is realistic and should be reclaimed in operational savings, if you implement the best practice that we recommend.
Understanding is essential - The majority of companies that run vehicles commercially that are outside of the legislative control of the Traffic Commissioners and/or hold restricted goods vehicle operators licences and run commercial vehicles as a 'bolt-on' to their core business - i.e. manufacturers or suppliers - find it difficult to both access and understand advice and information regarding their own particular fleet. What's more, in such a situation the fleet, whether it be one vehicle or a large number, may not be considered as a cost centre in its own right, which could be a drain on resources if not understood. This is where Truck UK comes in.
Although there are some excellent UK based trade associations offering a wide range of services to the transport sector, they are not able to provide the type of specialised and bespoke packages that SME businesses running car, van and own-account trucks are looking for. This is where Truck UK comes in. For more information on our advice and information services CLICK HERE!
It's important that anyone who uses a vehicle or vehicles commercially can gain access to exactly what they need to comply with the rules and at the same time understand the operating costs and that is just what Truck UK provides. We spend time with each prospective client discussing their own particular requirements and we work with them to provide a solution that is specifically put together for them.
Knowledge is a priority product - Ignorance of the rules will never be accepted by the Traffic Commissioners or any of the regulatory bodies as a defence when something goes wrong. Up to date knowledge and information is vital if a company is to survive in today's cut throat environment. Truck UK can provide just what is required.
Safety is the key - Truck UK can help, by ensuring that operators' do not fall foul of the authorities through non-compliance. Safety is the key, but it must be implemented and followed correctly through the implementation of best practice, good procedures and simple, yet effective administration.
Evidence is vital - We live in an evidence based society and should something go wrong it's essential that every business man and business woman can prove that they have done everything possible to comply with all the legal requirements of running a vehicle or vehicles and employing staff who you must be able to show have been trained to an acceptable standard and are competent in what they do. This is where Truck UK comes in.
Do you think we could work together? Then e-mail: info@truckuk.net for further, no obligation information. We will visit any business or organisation and discuss, in total confidence and at no cost to the company involved, how that company is performing, with regards to their vehicle and staff compliance levels and how, if at all, we feel we can improve that position.
Just provide your contact details (including a verifiable postal/mailing address) and we'll contact you to discuss your requirements and provide a competitive quote, if that's what you decide you want. Once we have provided you with the initial information we will not contact you again, unless you request it ...... guaranteed.
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