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Not sure if you need an O licence for your 3.5 tonne van? Well, the truth is it depends. It depends upon how you are using the vehicle and where you are travelling. Light Goods Vehicles (LGVs)...
Holding an operator licence is far more than a legal obligation—it’s a pledge to uphold the highest standards of safety, reliability, and operational excellence. In today’s demanding regulatory...
In the aftermath of a road traffic collision (RTC) involving a commercial vehicle, time is critical – and so is data. Tachograph analysis has emerged as a vital tool in both accident...
The first Ford Transit van rolled off the production line on the 9th of August 1965 changing that sector of the market in a way that had never been seen before. In 1972 the Metropolitan Police named...
Whether you are a DVSA Earned Recognition accredited operator or not, the standards impact you – and you need to understand them. Why? Understanding the scheme will help you to make an informed...
Perhaps this is the wording that we should be seeing on bridges and low structures these days, as more and more drivers of HGV’s and PCV’s failing to respond to the current warnings of ‘Low Bridge’...
At AS Miles Consulting, we’ve always prided ourselves on helping others become safer, more compliant, and more profitable. But in 2024, it was our turn to seek growth. Managing Director Andy Miles had...
The use of Alternatively Fuelled Vehicles (AFV) is on the increase and as they cascade onto the used vehicle market they are being bought by those operations that have not had previous experience of...
When you tow a trailer with a van or dual-purpose vehicle, the rules can get confusing. Do you need an O licence? What drivers’ hours rules apply? What are the maintenance requirements? What records...
Driving the Future of Transport Compliance and Innovation At AS Miles Consulting, we’re committed to staying at the forefront of the transport and logistics industry. That’s why our Managing Director...
At AS Miles Consulting, we regularly conduct unannounced gate checks to help businesses stay safe, compliant, and profitable. Recently, during one of these checks, we discovered a driver sitting on...
Big changes are coming for businesses operating vehicles or combinations exceeding 2.5 tonnes on international journeys. From 1st July 2026, all such vehicles, including vans and light commercial...
