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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

BELGIUM ENFORCES STRICT REGULATIONS ON AERODYNAMIC CABS FOR DAF TRUCKS

In recent months, several DAF trucks have been stopped by Belgian police due to exceeding the maximum vehicle length. The cause? The aerodynamic cabs designed to improve fuel efficiency and safety. As...

AS MILES CONSULTING SUPPORTS CPT COMPLIANCE EVENING WITH TRAFFIC COMMISSIONER RICHARD TURFITT

On 19 September 2024, AS Miles Consulting had the pleasure of exhibiting at the CPT Compliance Evening held at the Belton Woods Hotel in Grantham. The event brought together key industry figures and...

AS MILES CONSULTING RAISES CONCERN OVER INCONSISTENT REGULATORY GUIDANCE & SAFETY ISSUES

Over the nine years since its founding, AS Miles Consulting has been deeply involved in cases across various sectors, including state and private schools, councils, local authorities (LAs), and...

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