Simon Newman

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Commercial Transport Law : Drivers' CPC, the Exemptions

04th January 2012
With the deadline for completion of the periodic training for drivers of large goods and passenger carrying vehicles coming nearer, it is important for operators to assess whether or not any exemptions from the rules apply to their transport business. ... Read >

Commercial Transport Law : Financial Standing Revisited

16th December 2011
Financial standing is one of the most misunderstood aspects of operator licensing in my experience as a transport solicitor. I aim in this article to set out the basics and dispel a few of the myths out there surrounding the financial standing requirement... Read >

Commercial Transport Law : The Driver CPC, Common Misconceptions

06th December 2011
It is almost two years since the regulations came into effect for the certificate of professional competence for drivers (CPC). Most operators are beginning to make arrangements in advance of the September 2014 deadline. The regulations are surprisingly c... Read >

Commercial Transport Law : Why Drivers Daily Inspections are so Crucial.

24th November 2011
Often treated as a "tick box" formality, the drivers daily inspection is one of the cornerstones of road safety and legal compliance. It is the difference between a good operator and the bad operator, the difference between road safety and road dangers an... Read >