Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)

Trailer Tyre

DVSA: Free Rolling Tyres

Mar 28, 2023Comments off

Last November we published an article alerting to the fact that there were to be significant changes to the DVSA annual test. One of thos

Free Rolling Tyres: change to the annual te...

Nov 07, 2022Comments off

A robust tyre management system is an essential part of any operator’s maintenance system. This includes in-service tyres which are appropriate for the vehicle and

DVSA Earned Recognition launches TfL module...

Oct 25, 2022Comments off

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency’s (DVSA) flagship earned recognition scheme has been accredited by Transport for London (TfL) and helps member operators bid for

Technology helping operators gain Earned Re...

Oct 24, 2022Comments off

Earned Recognition (ER) is a voluntary scheme for operators of all sizes that demonstrate a strong track record of compliance and adherence to standards. Introduced

Mandatory laden brake testing at annual tes...

Oct 21, 2022Comments off

Last month, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) confirmed that most HGV vehicles and trailers will have to be appropriately laden for their annual

Present laden vehicles and trailers at annu...

Sep 23, 2022Comments off

Vehicle Testing and Roadworthiness Policy Specialist Richard Clements, explains what is involved and why vehicles and trailers should be presented for test laden. Testing a

DVSA: Trailers tested in May & June 20...

Aug 18, 2022Comments off

The Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is aware that some trailers fitted with Knorr Bremse Electronic Braking Systems (EBS) may have been incorrectly tested

Wheely-Safe technology receives DVSA recogn...

Aug 08, 2022Comments off

Wheely-Safe’s latest generation wheel loss detection system, which combines brake and hub temperature monitoring with an intelligent TPMS, has become one of the first products

DVSA opens smart tachograph remote interrog...

Aug 05, 2022Comments off

“Game changing” tachograph sensing technology that can identify if an HGV driver is flouting tacho laws without the vehicle being stopped is being trialled by

RED Driver Risk Management is inaugural mem...

May 20, 2022Comments off

RED Driver Risk Management has been made an inaugural member of the Government’s new safe towing scheme, intended to give businesses accredited training for drivers