During this period of lockdown, due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the team at AQUARIUS IT LTD are continuing with business as normally as we can. We are able to make use of video-conferencing (where appropriate) and our support team are on hand to provide remote support as always.
We are also contactable via Live Chat, phone, mobile and email and we will keep everyone updated with any further developments.
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In light of the current situation, it's imperative that you don't let compliance slip. eSIGN has come into its own recently by assisting users to ensure that they are sticking to the social distancing guidelines. Transport Managers can debrief drivers remotely using a tablet or smartphone, safe in the knowledge that they're taking every precaution for staff. Read more here
The Department for Transport updated the details on the Drivers' Hours relaxation rules on 17th April 2020
Due to the pressure on supply chains, the DfT have introduced temporary and limited relaxation of drivers' hours rules.
Please note that in this most recent update, the ability to extend driving time from 4.5 to 5.5 hours has been removed with immediate effect. All other elements remain unchanged. Read more here
The DfT has finally issues some guidance regarding driver medicals for drivers 45 years and over. Read more here
For bus and lorry drivers who cannot complete the compulsory Driver CPC Training, the DfT have put the temporary changes in place. Read more here
Following our recent webinar, hosted by Commercial Motor, feel free to take a re-run of the webinar which covered Drivers' Hours relaxations, Traffic Commissioner's Contingency Plan, IR35 and recording of Duty Time.Listen to the webinar
The Traffic Commissioner's approach to the HGV and PCV industry working practices is laid out in a Statutory Document. Read more here
Lorry's, Buses and Trailers will be exempt from needing an MOT for 3 months from 21st March 2020 Read more here
Update on periodic inspections, initial calibrations, the extension of current training certificate expiry dates, periodic checks, DVSA examiner visits and more. Read more here
