Whole Vehicle Type Approval, conceived to improve safety and cut costs, may have more impact on operators than many realise. Andrew Woolfall explains
Whole Vehicle Type Approval
No one can afford to be complacent over health and safety at work. Andrew Woolfall reviews the legal position for all involved in transport, and reveals common mistakes and the very real risks
Health & Safety Legislation
Good drivers may be hard to come by, but the law is clear: if they don't come up to the mark in any way, action has to be taken. Andrew Woolfall explains
Driver / People Management
The role of transport manager is pivotal and statutory for all operators in the UK and must on no account be underestimated, warns Andrew Woolfaff
Driver / People Management
Vehicle rollover incidents can be catastrophic for all concerned. Andrew Woolfall takes us through some of the scenarios and their consequences
Driver / People Management
With attitudes hardening and technology forcing the pace, it's time for operators to wise up, argues Andrew Woolfall, of Backhouse Jones Solicitors
Road Legal
The one-minute rule in tachograph legislation, and drivers' hours under the Road Transport Directive, have changed the game for transport operators. Andrew Woolfall provides guidance
Road Legal
The changes to the Testing Directive may have come into force, but VOSA's three-month grace period has been welcomed by many fleet managers. Industry lawyer Andrew Woolfall outlines why non-compliance...
VOSA Prohibitions
Problems of vehicle instability don't stop at mechanical breakdown, nor even resulting downtime. Andrew Woolfall points to legal ramifications, whether due to poorly maintained trucks or overloading
Braking Systems
Case law around operating commercial vehicles outside legal weight limits demonstrates clearly that the problem is not only one of truck welfare, but also operators' and drivers' livelihoods. Andrew...
Vehicle Stability
As more changes for operator licence holders loom at the end of the year, Andrew Woolfall from Backhouse Jones asks, is your business ready?
Road Legal
Monitoring and controlling drivers' hours and tachograph information can be a confusing and time-consuming task. Andrew Woolfall clarifies the legal requirements and pitfalls
Tachometers