“Mind Your Head” – Bridge Strikes
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’, flashing lights and illuminated signs. We have seen the huge amount of time and effort that is spent by […]
How the “Help to Grow: Management” Programme Sparked a Transformation at AS Miles Consulting
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 a clear vision: expand, innovate, and sharpen our focus – but the path to do that needed clarity. After joining the Help […]
4.25 Tonne EVs and Tachograph Use
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 them. A S Miles Consulting are getting an increase in the number of questions of what is and isn’t allowed within […]
Exploring the dual-purpose vehicle exemption and the implication of towing a trailer with a van
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 should you be keeping? Here, we explore all these questions to help you understand the implications of towing a trailer with […]
AS Miles Consulting at the IOC Q1 Heads of Industry Roundtable
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, Andy Miles, had the privilege of representing us at the Institute of Couriers (IOC) – Heads of Industry January Q1 Roundtable, held in the heart […]
THE IMPORTANCE OF GATE CHECKS: ANOTHER SEATBELT VIOLATION CAUGHT!
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 their seatbelt instead of wearing it properly—for the second time this week! This particular incident involved a 3.5-tonne van, but the size of the vehicle […]
ARE YOU PREPARED FOR CHANGES TO INTERNATIONAL TRANSPORT REGULATIONS?
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 vehicles with trailers, must be equipped with tachographs to monitor driving and rest times. This regulation will also apply to cabotage journeys, meaning drivers must record data […]
AS MILES CONSULTING ACHIEVES CYBER ESSENTIALS CERTIFICATION FOR ENHANCED SECURITY
At AS Miles Consulting, we are dedicated to ensuring the safety, compliance, and profitability of our clients’ transport operations. To reinforce our commitment to secure and compliant services, we are thrilled to announce that we have achieved Cyber Essentials certification. This government-backed certification highlights our proactive approach to defending against the most common cyber threats, […]
DVSA INVESTIGATIONS – WHY IT PAYS TO BE ON THE FRONT FOOT
Late in the first quarter of this year, we were approached by a large company operating a mixed fleet of vans, company cars, and HGVs across multiple depots nationwide. They were grappling with compliance issues that had raised serious concerns. They reached out to A S Miles Consulting for assistance, and it quickly became clear […]
AS MILES CONSULTING EXHIBITS AT CPT COMPLIANCE EVENING WITH TRAFFIC COMMISSIONER FOR THE WEST MIDLANDS
On 25th September 2024, AS Miles Consulting had the honour of exhibiting at the CPT Compliance Evening held at the Prince Rupert Hotel in Shrewsbury. The event was organized by the Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) and provided a platform for industry professionals to discuss the latest trends and challenges in regulatory compliance. The evening […]