AS MILES CONSULTING NEWSLETTER JUNE 2018
Welcome to the latest edition of our monthly newsletter. Please click here to download the June 2018 edition. OPERATOR LICENSING UNDERTAKINGS Continuing our ongoing look at the operator licensing undertaking, and how best to ensure that you are complying fully with these undertakings. This month we are looking at “The rules on drivers’ hours and tachographs are […]
LEICESTER COLLEGE AWARDS TO INDUSTRY FINALIST
We had a lovely surprise last Friday when we attended the Leicester College Awards to Industry event and found that we were a Finalist. Our MD Andy Miles has spent time over the last year working with the Peter Jones College at Leicester to support the students with their Business Planning and Strategy. Additionally supporting […]
ISO 9001:2015 RECERTIFICATION
We are really pleased to announce that following our annual audit AS Miles Consulting Limited has received recertification to ISO 9001:2015. Click here to view the certificate. A real big Thank You to the team who have made this possible by fully adopting and buying into the culture and processes needed to ensure we keep […]
AS MILES CONSULTING NEWSLETTER MAY 2018
Welcome to the latest edition of our new monthly newsletter. Please click here to download the May 2018 edition. This month we feature the launch of the DVSA earned recognition scheme. Gareth Llewellyn, DVSA Chief Executive, has officially launched the DVSA earned recognition scheme at the Commercial Vehicle Show at the NEC, Birmingham. The launch follows […]
AS MILES CONSULTING NEWSLETTER MARCH APRIL 2018
Welcome to the latest edition of our new monthly newsletter. Please click here to download the March/April 2018 edition. This month we feature Brake Tests. Please make sure you look at and understand your Roller Brake Test results, don’t just file them away in the vehicle folders. Ask your service provier to explain the results to […]
VEHICLE OPERATOR LICENSING: A DIGITAL FUTURE
The Traffic Commissioners have indicated that from 1st April 2018, paper application forms will no longer be available from .gov.uk. Research has shown that operators are familiar with digital services and are also confident in using them,. They want more people to use the Vehicle Operator Licensing service because it’s quicker for compliant operators. You […]
AS MILES CONSULTING NEWSLETTER FEBRUARY 2018
Last month we launched our new monthly newsletter. Please click here to download the February 2018 edition. This month we feature Driver Walkaround checks (DDI) This doesn’t just apply to how you drive, but to how you maintain your vehicle. Making sure it’s roadworthy is as important as getting enough rest and driving for your conditions. […]
THE USED OR RENTAL TRUCKS THAT COULD COST YOU YOUR O LICENCE AND REPUTE
There is a Ticking Time Bomb in the used Truck Market and no one seems to want to do anything to inspire confidence back into the market. I am talking about Adblu traps, Diversions, emulators, software and any other such ’emissions cheat devices’ that have been fitted to trucks by previous owners that are then […]
OPERATORS CALLED TO PUBLIC INQUIRY AFTER DVSA INVESTIGATIONS
TRAFFIC COMMISSIONERS TAKE ACTION ON ADBLUE REQUIREMENTS Following DVSA investigations into the use of AdBlue emulator devices, several operators have now been dealt with by traffic commissioners at public inquiry. Four of these cases are examined below. Ignorance is no excuse. Nick Denton: “It should be self evident to all operators which vehicles require AdBlue” […]
EARNED RECOGNITION APPROVED AUDITOR
AS Miles Consulting Ltd. is really pleased to have been granted Approved Auditor for the DVSA Pilot for earned recognition. To apply to the pilot please go to https://www.gov.uk/guidance/dvsa-earned-recognition-for-vehicle-operators-join-the-pilot#arrange-an-audit. And then call us on 01455 389053 to book your Consultancy, Audit or both. Andy Miles – FCILT, MInstCPD Managing Director. You can read more about the Earned Recognition scheme […]