Questions and Answers

What are the legal requirements surrounding driver training, including dangerous goods movements?

What equipment must I carry on my vehicle if transporting dangerous goods?

Is there a way I can avoid using employees and the resulting paperwork? Can I just use self-employed or independent contractors?

I’m required to store lithium batteries. Could you provide me with some advice on safe charging and storage?

We are considering purchasing battery electric vehicles (BEVs) but are worried about their ability to do the day’s work required in view of reports that suggest the advertised range is unlikely to be achieved. How can we plan our operations in the absence of a definite figure?

How should I calculate the paid holiday entitlement for a casual worker?

I have been told that TfL is introducing tougher DVS and safety permit rules. What exactly is DVS and what will the changes mean to me as the operator of HGVs in the capital?

Do doctors have to sign off patients’ DVLA medical questionnaires that have been completed by other healthcare professionals?

Since antifreeze is environmentally hazardous — are there any alternatives? 

Can you please advise how we should apply the drivers’ hours rules when they are travelling by ferry or train.