Car + Trailer Changes & Training
As you may be aware, the government has made changes to the B+E (car and trailer) testing from Monday 20th September 2021. What are the...
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DVLA develops new fast online tachograph service for drivers
DVLA’s digital services are some of the most used across the UK government. The latest addition is a recently launched online tachograph...
Horsebox legislation: Tyres over 10-years-old
On 1 February, new legislation banned tyres aged over 10 years on the front steered axles of lorries, buses and coaches along with all...
Online Driver CPC Training
Over recent months we have been running our Driver CPC training exclusively online as a result of the current lockdown restrictions....
10-year tyre ban in force from today
From today (1 February), tyres aged over 10 years are banned on the front steered axles of lorries, buses and coaches along with all...
Driver CPC - JAUPT Announcement
Should you be involved in any aspect of Driver CPC please take a moment to read the following announcement from JAUPT regarding the...
Tyres over 10 years old will be banned on heavy vehicles
The Department for Transport announced yesterday (15 July) that tyres aged 10 years or older will be banned on the front axles of lorries, b
Transport Managers
Where transport managers are required by government instructions to work from home in the short term, they must consider how they can...
Operator Licence Financial Standing
Standard licence holders who find they cannot continue to meet the financial standing requirements will need to write to the Traffic...
COVID-19 Safety Measures
Following government guidance announced on the 23rd March, we took the difficult decision to postpone all training and close our training...
COVID-19 Update
In light of the current Coronavirus – COVID-19 situation, we at COTS Training Ltd would like to notify our valued customers of the...
Are your employees trained in Banksman operations across your site?
A Vehicle banksman is one of the most important jobs within an industrial workplace. Every year more than 5,000 people are injured in...
Protect your O Licence
Take the Traffic Commissioners' advice and protect your O Licence In the last few days, the UK Traffic Commissioners issued a statement...
Did You Know? - Agency Workers
From 6 April 2020, agency work-seekers will have a right to receive a key information document to help them make informed choices about...
The importance of keeping windscreens clear - a tragic reminder
Blog from: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency, Traffic Commissioners for Great Britain In October 2017, NHS Doctor Suzanna Bull was...
Lorries Can't Limbo! - Checking your Vehicle Height
Network Rail has issued a plea for drivers to always check the height of their vehicles after a survey showed that 52% of lorry drivers...
New traffic commissioner appointed for Wales
Secretary of State for Transport Grant Shapps has appointed Victoria Davies as the new traffic commissioner for Wales
Using mobile phones when driving — the law explained
Introduction Causing death by careless or dangerous driving is not an objective for anyone earning a living to support themselves and...
The Traffic Commissioners’ Annual Report 2019
Each year in October the Traffic Commissioners (TCs) produce a report to the Secretary of State for Transport in which they summarise...
Towing: Do you have the correct category licence?
If you tow a trailer (whether it’s a camper, horsebox, or trailer) it’s vitally important to check you are doing so legally. The rules on...
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