BACK on Air by Backhouse Jones: Recent Episodes
Backhouse Jones
BACK on Air is THE podcast for operators who have compliance on their mind and road transport at the heart of their business.
This podcast is a recording of our live fortnightly webinar held every other Friday. So, if you like what you hear and fancy joining the live event where you can ask questions, and vote on our interactive polls, just register through this link: https://backhousejones.co.uk/free-webinar/
In this episode, we dig deep into tachograph compliance, an area attracting increasing attention from the Office of the Traffic Commissioner. With more investigations, rising enquiries, and a growing number of tachograph-related hearings, it’s clear the focus is sharpening.
But what’s driving this spike? And why now?
We break down the familiar, but still common, compliance pitfalls, including:
- Insufficient training, analysis, and follow-up
- Incorrect recording of double manning
- The risks around micro movements
- Missing mileage (with some operators still tolerating 3–5km discrepancies)
After unpacking the tachograph landscape, we shift gears to look at handling“difficult conversations” and the people skills every transport manager needs to keep their operation moving smoothly.
We also cover the new EU Entry/Exit System (EES) — what the stricter rules mean in practice, how the changes will affect commercial vehicle movements, and what operators can do now to prepare with confidence.
This podcast is correct at the time of broadcast and is not a substitute for tailored legal advice. If you need specific help, please seek professional legal guidance.
Like the episode? Leave us a review and let us know what you'd like us to cover next, we read every one, and your feedback helps others find us.
Contact: marketing@backhouses.co.uk
www.backhousejones.co.uk
BACK on Air is THE podcast for operators who have compliance on their mind and road transport at the heart of their business.
This podcast is a recording of our live fortnightly webinar held every other Friday. So, if you like what you hear and fancy joining the live event where you can ask questions, and vote on our interactive polls, just register through this link: https://backhousejones.co.uk/free-webinar/
In this episode, we take a spooky twist on compliance! Our expert panel of ghostbusters guide operators through the haunted corridors of historic skeletons in your business, chilling compliance risks, and policies that might turn into pumpkins at midnight.
We explore:
- Maintenance nightmares – and how to exorcise them
- Public inquiries – navigating tricky investigations without getting spooked
- Complex applications – avoiding the ghosts in the paperwork
- Employment matters – keeping staff policies compliant and under control
As always, this podcast is correct at the time of broadcast and is not a substitute for tailored legal advice. If you need specific help, please seek professional legal guidance.
Like the episode? Leave us a review and let us know what you'd like us to cover next, we read every one, and your feedback helps others find us.
Contact: marketing@backhouses.co.uk
www.backhousejones.co.uk
BACK on Air is THE podcast for operators who have compliance on their mind and road transport at the heart of their business.
This podcast is a recording of our live fortnightly webinar held every other Friday. So, if you like what you hear and fancy joining the live event where you can ask questions, and vote on our interactive polls, just register through this link: https://backhousejones.co.uk/free-webinar/
In this episode, we’re joined by Matt Eisenegger, Managing Director of a leading publishing business with deep roots in the commercial vehicle sector. Matt shares his expert insights on the future of large vehicles and the road transport industry.
We explore:
- Alternative fuels and net zero – where the sector stands now and what lies ahead
- The future of haulage and passenger transport – the opportunities and challenges operators should prepare for
Plus, as we look to the future, don’t forget your Autumn Audit: review your VOL, financial standing, maintenance, tyres, brake testing, and employment contracts to ensure your operation is winter-ready.
As always, this podcast is correct at the time of broadcast and is not a substitute for tailored legal advice. If you need specific help, please seek professional legal guidance.
Like the episode? Leave us a review and let us know what you'd like us to cover next, we read every one, and your feedback helps others find us.
Contact: marketing@backhouses.co.uk
www.backhousejones.co.uk
BACK on Air is THE podcast for operators who have compliance on their mind and road transport at the heart of their business.
This podcast is a recording of our live fortnightly webinar held every other Friday. So, if you like what you hear and fancy joining the live event where you can ask questions, and vote on our interactive polls, just register through this link: https://backhousejones.co.uk/free-webinar/
In this episode, we focus on interviews under caution - what they mean, why they matter, and how best to approach them when dealing with various enforcement agencies.
We explore:
- Strategic tactics and common pitfalls
- Company vs. driver conflicts
- Voluntary attendees – what you need to know
- Managing adverse references
- The hidden dangers of an ‘informal chat’
Plus – timely updates on:
- Uninsured Loss Recovery (ULR) – how smart management can improve your cash flow.
- The hot topic of discrimination as we look at the powers of the driver and how to avoid passenger claims under the Equality Act 2010.
As always, this podcast is correct at the time of broadcast and is not a substitute for tailored legal advice. If you need specific help, please seek professional legal guidance.
Like the episode? Leave us a review and let us know what you'd like us to cover next, we read every one, and your feedback helps others find us.
Contact: marketing@backhouses.co.uk
www.backhousejones.co.uk
BACK on Air is THE podcast for operators who have compliance on their mind and road transport at the heart of their business.
This podcast is a recording of our live fortnightly webinar held every other Friday. So, if you like what you hear and fancy joining the live event where you can ask questions, and vote on our interactive polls, just register through this link: https://backhousejones.co.uk/free-webinar/
This week, we dive deep into the world of tachographs with special guest Gordon Humphreys of Foster Transport Compliance, one of the UK’s leading authorities on tachographs and drivers’ hours regulations.
In this one-hour special, we explore:
- Long-distance and split registrations
- Mixed-use work and compliance risks (haulage, bus & coach)
- AETR and domestic hours
- Micro-movement analysis
- Driver training, assessments, and effective management
…and much more.
Whether you’re managing a fleet, driving on the front line, or ensuring compliance across your organisation, this episode is packed with practical insights to help you stay informed and compliant
As always, this podcast is correct at the time of broadcast and is not a substitute for tailored legal advice. If you need specific help, please seek professional legal guidance.
Like the episode? Leave us a review and let us know what you'd like us to cover next, we read every one, and your feedback helps others find us.
Contact: marketing@backhouses.co.uk
www.backhousejones.co.uk
BACK on Air is THE podcast for operators who have compliance on their mind and road transport at the heart of their business.
This podcast is a recording of our live fortnightly webinar held every other Friday. So, if you like what you hear and fancy joining the live event where you can ask questions, and vote on our interactive polls, just register through this link: https://backhousejones.co.uk/free-webinar/
We’re BACK on Air! After a short summer break, our free live webinar and podcast returns, kicking off the autumn series with a bang.
In this episode, our expert team brings you the very latest in road transport compliance, including:
- DVSA’s updated brake testing guidelines for HGVs and trailers
- The rollout of blind spot information systems—does your vehicle need one, and how to retrofit?
- The Traffic Commissioner’s annual report
- The latest amendments to the Employment Rights Draft Bill—what’s next, and how to prepare
- …plus more hot topics from the last 6 weeks in regulation
Whether you’re an operator, transport manager, HR lead, or compliance professional, this is your chance to get up to speed and stay compliant as we head into autumn.
As always, this podcast is correct at the time of broadcast and is not a substitute for tailored legal advice. If you need specific help, please seek professional legal guidance.
Like the episode? Leave us a review and let us know what you'd like us to cover next, we read every one, and your feedback helps others find us.
Contact: marketing@backhouses.co.uk
www.backhousejones.co.uk
BACK on Air is THE podcast for operators who have compliance on their mind and road transport at the heart of their business.
This podcast is a recording of our live fortnightly webinar held every other Friday. So, if you like what you hear and fancy joining the live event where you can ask questions, and vote on our interactive polls, just register through this link: https://backhousejones.co.uk/free-webinar/
Sign off for summer with us – it’s the final BACK on Air before our summer break!
In this special episode, we’re handing the mic to you. BACK by popular demand, this live Q&A session is your chance to get answers straight from our legal experts—before we pause for the summer (don’t worry, we’ll be back on 5 September).
We cover:
- Your burning compliance and transport law questions—big or small
- Hot topics and queries left over from previous sessions
- Key legal considerations to keep you covered over the summer period
Whether you're an operator, transport manager, HR lead, or compliance professional, this episode is your legal pit stop before the break.
As always, this podcast is correct at the time of broadcast and is not a substitute for tailored legal advice. If you need specific help, please seek professional legal guidance.
Like the episode? Leave us a review and let us know what you'd like us to cover next, we read every one, and your feedback helps others find us.
Contact: marketing@backhouses.co.uk
www.backhousejones.co.uk
BACK on Air is THE podcast for operators who have compliance on their mind and road transport at the heart of their business.
This podcast is a recording of our live fortnightly webinar held every other Friday. So, if you like what you hear and fancy joining the live event where you can ask questions, and vote on our interactive polls, Just register through this link: https://backhousejones.co.uk/free-webinar/
This time on BACK on air, we’re unpacking the latest legal issues that matter most. Whether you’re finalising your summer plans or refining your compliance strategy, our legal experts will share practical guidance to keep you confident and compliant.
We discuss:
- Disc lending: Is it permissible? How broadly or narrowly is the legislation drafted?
- Restricted vs. standard licences
- Load security: The latest guidance and enforcement updates
- Terms & Conditions: Are your contracts legally sound and summer-ready?
- Franchising: A whistle-stop tour on the changing landscape and your legal rights
This episode will help you navigate contracts, compliance, and those tricky grey areas with clarity and ease.
As always, this podcast is correct at the time of broadcast and is not a substitute for tailored legal advice. If you need specific help, please seek professional legal guidance.
Like the episode? Leave us a review and let us know what you’d like us to cover next. We read every one, and your feedback helps others find us.
Contact: marketing@backhouses.co.uk
www.backhousejones.co.uk
BACK on Air is THE podcast for operators who have compliance on their mind and road transport at the heart of their business.
This podcast is a recording of our live fortnightly webinar held every other Friday. So, if you like what you hear and fancy joining the live event where you can ask questions, and vote on our interactive polls, Just register through this link: https://backhousejones.co.uk/free-webinar/
This time on BACK on Air, we ask: How confident are you that your driver recruitment and management processes are truly compliant and effective? With growing reliance on agency drivers, evolving legal requirements, and ongoing shifts in the driver labour market, it’s more important than ever to get it right.
Our employment law experts are joined by specialists from C9 Recruitment to explore how to tighten onboarding, ensure right-to-work checks are up to scratch, manage agency drivers correctly, avoid legal pitfalls under the Equality Act, and spot red flags before they become liabilities. We’ll also look at current trends across HGV and PCV recruitment, the role of smarter tech in speeding up hiring, and what a successful operator–agency relationship really looks like.
As always, this podcast is correct at the time of broadcast and is not a substitute for tailored legal advice. If you need specific help, please seek professional legal guidance.
Like the episode? Leave us a review and let us know what you’d like us to cover next. We read every one, and your feedback helps others find us.
Contact: marketing@backhouses.co.uk
www.backhousejones.co.uk
BACK on Air is THE podcast for operators who have compliance on their mind and road transport at the heart of their business.
This podcast is a recording of our live fortnightly webinar held every other Friday. So, if you like what you hear and fancy joining the live event where you can ask questions, and vote on our interactive polls, Just register through this link: https://backhousejones.co.uk/free-webinar/
This episode is a special Q&A edition. Our expert legal panel answers your most pressing questions on all things transport compliance, risk management, disputes, and regulatory responsibilities. Whether you're a transport operator, manager, HR professional, or part of the wider team, this session is packed with practical insights tailored to your role.
As always, this podcast is correct at the time of broadcast and is not a substitute for tailored legal advice. If you need specific help, please seek professional legal guidance.
Like the episode? Leave us a review and let us know what you’d like us to cover next. We read every one, and your feedback helps others find us.
Contact: marketing@backhouses.co.uk
www.backhousejones.co.uk
BACK on Air is THE podcast for operators who have compliance on their mind and road transport at the heart of their business.
This podcast is a recording of our live fortnightly webinar held every other Friday. So, if you like what you hear and fancy joining the live event where you can ask questions, and vote on our interactive polls, Just register through this link: https://backhousejones.co.uk/free-webinar/
In this session, we focus on a critical but often overlooked issue in the industry: diabetes.
Did you know that professional drivers are twice as likely to develop diabetes? A new industry report, developed with the Road Haulage Association (RHA), reveals how this growing health issue could impact road safety, employment practices, and operator compliance.
We’ll be covering:
- Fitness to drive – Why understanding diabetes matters to safe operations
- Employment law – What “reasonable adjustments” might look like in your business
- Regulatory risk – Could you be criminally liable if you should have known?
- Practical guidance – New employer-focused tips to manage diabetes risk in your workforce
As always, this podcast is correct at the time of broadcast and is not a substitute for tailored legal advice. If you need specific help, please seek professional legal guidance.
Like the episode? Leave us a review and let us know what you’d like us to cover next. We read every one, and your feedback helps others find us.
Contact: marketing@backhouses.co.uk
www.backhousejones.co.uk
BACK on Air is THE podcast for operators who have compliance on their mind and road transport at the heart of their business.
This podcast is a recording of our live fortnightly webinar held every other Friday. So, if you like what you hear and fancy joining the live event where you can ask questions, and vote on our interactive polls, Just register through this link: https://backhousejones.co.uk/free-webinar/
This session’s spotlight is on the latest breaking news and key developments affecting your operations. We'll be covering:
- Paddleboard incident - Lessons from a high-profile case.
- Health & safety focus – Strapping and unstrapping loads.
- Are you prepared for an MIVR?
- Drivers' hours update.
- Guide to maintaining roadworthiness.
This podcast is correct at the time of broadcasting and isn’t meant to be specific legal advice. If you need advice, we recommend that you take proper legal advice for your individual situation.
Please leave us a review and of course details of any areas you would like us to cover in future episodes. We do read them and it helps others find our podcast. Enjoy!
Contact: marketing@backhouses.co.uk
www.backhousejones.co.uk
BACK on Air is THE podcast for operators who have compliance on their mind and road transport at the heart of their business.
This podcast is a recording of our live fortnightly webinar held every other Friday. So, if you like what you hear and fancy joining the live event where you can ask questions, and vote on our interactive polls, Just register through this link: https://backhousejones.co.uk/free-webinar/
This time on BACK on Air we explore practical strategies to make your next renewal more favourable. We'll be covering:
- The key drivers behind premium reductions
- How high-quality risk information can improve your position
- What proactive claims management really look like in practice
- The risks of providing services to a company facing insolvency or entering compulsory liquidation
This podcast is correct at the time of broadcasting and isn’t meant to be specific legal advice. If you need advice, we recommend that you take proper legal advice for your individual situation.
Please leave us a review and of course details of any areas you would like us to cover in future episodes. We do read them and it helps others find our podcast. Enjoy!
Contact: marketing@backhouses.co.uk
www.backhousejones.co.uk
BACK on Air is THE podcast for operators who have compliance on their mind and road transport at the heart of their business.
This episode features a recording of a live webinar held on 9 May. If you enjoy the discussion and want to join future events in real time, register here: https://backhousejones.co.uk/free-webinar/
In this episode, Mark Davies (Legal Director, Backhouse Jones) and Aaron Peters (Head of Technical, Engineering and Policy, RHA) discuss key changes to the new Guide to Maintaining Roadworthiness.
The updated guidance provides comprehensive information and best practices for ensuring vehicle safety and compliance.
Key highlights:
- Overview of the updates and their implications.
- Brake Performance Assessments: What operators need to know.
- Maintenance Provision Rating Scheme: How can it help?
This podcast is correct at the time of broadcasting and isn’t meant to be specific legal advice. If you need advice, we recommend that you take proper legal advice for your individual situation.
Please leave us a review and of course details of any areas you would like us to cover in future episodes. We do read them and it helps others find our podcast. Enjoy!
Contact: marketing@backhouses.co.uk
www.backhousejones.co.uk
In this special 15-minute highlight, we zoom in on a pressing topic affecting international transport operators: clandestine entrants and the increasing fines being imposed. Taken from our full episode on employment law and driver-operator relationships, this segment features legal expert Libby Pritchard breaking down the latest developments following the Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration’s recent report.
Hear about:
- Why detections have dropped but legal appeals have surged
- The sharp rise in fines – and why operators with good systems are still getting penalised
- Discretion (or lack thereof) in how fines are issued
- What’s changing – and where operators are starting to see success in challenging fines
- Practical advice for responding to enforcement letters and protecting your business
Whether you're already grappling with these issues or just want to stay ahead of the curve, this bite-sized legal briefing offers key insights and actionable advice.
If you’d like to discuss any aspect of clandestine entrant issues — including penalties, appeals, compliance systems, or applying for the Civil Penalty Accreditation Scheme , please contact our Commercial Litigation team.
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BACK on Air is THE podcast for operators who have compliance on their mind and road transport at the heart of their business.
This podcast is a recording of our live fortnightly webinar held every other Friday. So, if you like what you hear and fancy joining the live event where you can ask questions, and vote on our interactive polls, Just register through this link: https://backhousejones.co.uk/free-webinar/
With National Insurance contributions set to rise this month, many employers will feel the pressure. In this episode, we dive into how these changes could push businesses to rethink their employment models. We’ll explore the potential impact on both employers and drivers, along with legal implications for adjusting employment structures.
Key topics include:
- National Insurance changes: How the increase will affect employers and drivers.
- Employment Rights Bill update: A quick update on what’s coming and how to prepare.
- Alternatives to traditional employment: Exploring self-employment, agency work, and their legal considerations.
- Driver-operator relationships: Legal considerations when adjusting employment structures.
This podcast is correct at the time of broadcasting and isn’t meant to be specific legal advice. If you need advice, we recommend that you take proper legal advice for your individual situation.
Please leave us a review and of course details of any areas you would like us to cover in future episodes. We do read them and it helps others find our podcast. Enjoy!
Contact: marketing@backhouses.co.uk
www.backhousejones.co.uk
BACK on Air is THE podcast for operators who have compliance on their mind and road transport at the heart of their business.
This podcast is a recording of our live fortnightly webinar held every other Friday. So, if you like what you hear and fancy joining the live event where you can ask questions, and vote on our interactive polls, Just register through this link: https://backhousejones.co.uk/free-webinar/
In this exciting webinar, we welcomed guest speaker Dr Grant Charlesworth-Jones to discuss the importance of risk mitigation by managing driver health and why investment in a healthy workforce offers significant benefits to the transport sector. We covered:
- Road safety compliance and the direct correlation to health
- Driver needs
- Ageing driver cohort –are young drivers healthier?
- Impact of medication and undiagnosed conditions
- Solutions for operators to promote a healthier and more sustainable workforce
- Pre-employment and ongoing medical screening
- Employment implications for both operator and workforce
The content of this podcast is correct at the time of broadcasting and isn’t meant to be specific legal advice. If you need advice, we recommend that you take proper legal advice for your individual situation.
Please leave us a review and of course details of any areas you would like us to cover in future episodes. We do read them and it helps others find our podcast. Enjoy!
Contact: marketing@backhouses.co.uk
www.backhousejones.co.uk
BACK on Air is THE podcast for operators who have compliance on their mind and road transport at the heart of their business.
This podcast is a recording of our live fortnightly webinar held every other Friday. So, if you like what you hear and fancy joining the live event where you can ask questions, and vote on our interactive polls, Just register through this link: https://backhousejones.co.uk/free-webinar/
In this exciting webinar, we covered:
- Workplace safety – Key considerations for operating centre safety.
- Telematics & in-cab cameras – How telematics data can safeguard drivers and your business.
- Compliance & legal must-knows – Handling Section 172 notices and avoiding overloading.
The content of this podcast is correct at the time of broadcasting and isn’t meant to be specific legal advice. If you need advice, we recommend that you take proper legal advice for your individual situation.
Please leave us a review and of course details of any areas you would like us to cover in future episodes. We do read them and it helps others find our podcast. Enjoy!
Contact: marketing@backhouses.co.uk
www.backhousejones.co.uk
BACK on Air is THE podcast for operators who have compliance on their mind and road transport at the heart of their business.
This podcast is a recording of our live fortnightly webinar held every other Friday. So, if you like what you hear and fancy joining the live event where you can ask questions, and vote on our interactive polls, Just register through this link: https://backhousejones.co.uk/free-webinar/
In this webinar we test your road transport compliance knowledge by spinning our very own Wheel of Compliance Fortune!
Each spin uncovered a real-world compliance challenge—from brake testing, micro movements on tachographs, to accuracy of description of Driver Defect Reporting versus PMI’s and much more!
This session is packed with essential updates and expert guidance to keep your operations compliant.
The content of this podcast is correct at the time of broadcasting and isn’t meant to be specific legal advice. If you need advice, we recommend that you take proper legal advice for your individual situation.
Please leave us a review and of course details of any areas you would like us to cover in future episodes. We do read them and it helps others find our podcast. Enjoy!
Contact: marketing@backhouses.co.uk
www.backhousejones.co.uk
BACK on Air is THE podcast for operators who have compliance on their mind and road transport at the heart of their business.
This podcast is a recording of our live fortnightly webinar held every other Friday. So, if you like what you hear and fancy joining the live event where you can ask questions, and vote on our interactive polls, Just register through this link: https://backhousejones.co.uk/free-webinar/
In this exciting webinar, Jonathon spoke with Mike Dawber, Field Intelligence Officer for the National Vehicle Crime Intelligence Service (NaVCIS), about the growing issue of cargo crime and how organised criminals dispose of stolen goods.
Topics included:
- Thefts in transit
- Load frauds
- Robbery and hijacks
- Diesel thefts
- Freight and cargo risks
- Coach operator risks
The content of this podcast is correct at the time of broadcasting and isn’t meant to be specific legal advice. If you need advice, we recommend that you take proper legal advice for your individual situation.
Please leave us a review and of course details of any areas you would like us to cover in future episodes. We do read them and it helps others find our podcast. Enjoy!
Contact: marketing@backhouses.co.uk
www.backhousejones.co.uk
BACK on Air is THE podcast for operators who have compliance on their mind and road transport at the heart of their business.
This podcast is a recording of our live fortnightly webinar held every other Friday. So, if you like what you hear and fancy joining the live event where you can ask questions, and vote on our interactive polls, Just register through this link: https://backhousejones.co.uk/free-webinar/
In the first BACK on air FREE webinar of 2025 we entered the virtual public inquiry room. No action was taken against your licence. Instead, enjoy front-row seats from the comfort of your office as we dive into key topics relating to:
- Maintenance systems: Best practices to keep your fleet roadworthy.
- Record keeping: Streamlining compliance with ease.
- Driver management: Effective strategies for managing your team.
The content of this podcast is correct at the time of broadcasting and isn’t meant to be specific legal advice. If you need advice, we recommend that you take proper legal advice for your individual situation.
Please leave us a review and of course details of any areas you would like us to cover in future episodes. We do read them and it helps others find our podcast. Enjoy!
Contact: marketing@backhouses.co.uk
www.backhousejones.co.uk
BACK on Air is THE podcast for operators who have compliance on their mind and road transport at the heart of their business.
This podcast is a recording of our live fortnightly webinar held every other Friday. So, if you like what you hear and fancy joining the live event where you can ask questions, and vote on our interactive polls, Just register through this link: https://backhousejones.co.uk/free-webinar/
In our last BACK on air webinar of the year the team will be recapping on key issues from 2024:
- Changes to the DCPC.
- The elevation of the Guide to Maintaining Roadworthiness (expect more in 2025!).
- Changes to the rules governing offences involving clandestine entrants.
- Accessible Information regulations.
- Fuel sources and the repositioning of EVs.Driver engagement and the Traffic Commissioner’s view.
- Holiday pay.
- Draft Employment Rights Bill.
We will also be looking towards 2025:
- The implementation of the 31 December changes to tachographs for international journeys.
- Abnormal loads code of practice.
- Direct Vision Standard grace period.
The content of this podcast is correct at the time of broadcasting and isn’t meant to be specific legal advice. If you need advice, we recommend that you take proper legal advice for your individual situation.
Please leave us a review and of course details of any areas you would like us to cover in future episodes. We do read them and it helps others find our podcast. Enjoy!
Contact: marketing@backhouses.co.uk
www.backhousejones.co.uk
BACK on Air is THE podcast for operators who have compliance on their mind and road transport at the heart of their business.
This podcast is a recording of our live fortnightly webinar held every other Friday. So, if you like what you hear and fancy joining the live event where you can ask questions, and vote on our interactive polls, Just register through this link: https://backhousejones.co.uk/free-webinar/
BACK by popular demand! As the Christmas party season approaches, we have another drugs and alcohol special with guest-speaker Ean Lewin from D.tec International Limited. D.tec International Limited provide drug and alcohol testing services and equipment for safety critical employees, as well as every police force in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Ean and the team discuss:
- An update on the Operation Limit and More Drugs than Drink campaigns.
- The risks of turning a blind eye.
- Mitigating Christmas party havoc.
- Implementing a policy, educating, deterring and detection.
The content of this podcast is correct at the time of broadcasting and isn’t meant to be specific legal advice. If you need advice, we recommend that you take proper legal advice for your individual situation.
Please leave us a review and of course details of any areas you would like us to cover in future episodes. We do read them and it helps others find our podcast. Enjoy!
Contact: marketing@backhouses.co.uk
www.backhousejones.co.uk
BACK on Air is THE podcast for operators who have compliance on their mind and road transport at the heart of their business.
This podcast is a recording of our live fortnightly webinar held every other Friday. So, if you like what you hear and fancy joining the live event where you can ask questions, and vote on our interactive polls, Just register through this link: https://backhousejones.co.uk/free-webinar/
This time on BACK on air, the team speaks with our guest speaker Julian Platt about using vehicles as a weapon. Julian is an Independent Security Advisor and Director of JSP Protect Ltd. He works with government and commercial clients on matters of security, protection and counter terrorism.
Before setting up JSP Protect Ltd, Julian was a former Police Chief Superintendent and moved into Counter Terrorism Policing in 2019. He has advised on matters such as the Christchurch Masjidain Attack of 2019 and the Manchester Arena bombing of 2017. He currently provides support and advice around matters of counter terrorism to the Premier League and English Football League.
The team and Julian discuss:
- Using vehicles as a weapon.
- Martyn’s law – what it is and how and when it may apply to your business.
- The shift from “vigilance and awareness” to terrorism “planning, risk assessments and contingencies”.
- Vulnerabilities of your business - protecting assets and staff.
- Recruitment, due diligence and knowing your staff.
- Training and tools for operators.
- Your MIVR.
The content of this podcast is correct at the time of broadcasting and isn’t meant to be specific legal advice. If you need advice, we recommend that you take proper legal advice for your individual situation.
Please leave us a review and of course details of any areas you would like us to cover in future episodes. We do read them and it helps others find our podcast. Enjoy!
Contact: marketing@backhouses.co.uk
www.backhousejones.co.uk
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) Guide to Maintaining Roadworthiness (Guide) is a document that helps explain how to keep vehicles roadworthy. It is intended for use by operators, drivers, and others responsible for maintaining commercial and passenger vehicles. As we mentioned in our BACK on air webinaron 1 November 2024, we have been expecting the Guide to be updated and this has now been released.
To take the hassle out of you working out what has changed and also to encourage thought provoking debate around the important issue of maintenance, we talk through the changes in this podcast.
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BACK on Air is THE podcast for operators who have compliance on their mind and road transport at the heart of their business.
This podcast is a recording of our live fortnightly webinar held every other Friday. So, if you like what you hear and fancy joining the live event where you can ask questions, and vote on our interactive polls, Just register through this link: https://backhousejones.co.uk/free-webinar/
This time on our free BACK on air webinar, the team have a full schedule for you and are discussing:
- The revised Guide to Maintaining Roadworthiness - it's coming out soon, but what's likely to change?
- Brake testing - EBPMS and more.
- Who declares a vehicle roadworthy?
- Managing fitters and drivers if the wheels come off.
- What's in the Autumn Budget for me?
The content of this podcast is correct at the time of broadcasting and isn’t meant to be specific legal advice. If you need advice, we recommend that you take proper legal advice for your individual situation.
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BACK on Air is THE podcast for operators who have compliance on their mind and road transport at the heart of their business.
This podcast is a recording of our live fortnightly webinar held every other Friday. So, if you like what you hear and fancy joining the live event where you can ask questions, and vote on our interactive polls, Just register through this link: https://backhousejones.co.uk/free-webinar/
This time on our free BACK on air webinar, the team have a full schedule for you and are discussing:
- The Traffic Commissioners' Annual Report and what it means for operators.
- Clandestine entrants update.
- What businesses need to know about the draft Employment Rights Bill 2024.
The content of this podcast is correct at the time of broadcasting and isn’t meant to be specific legal advice. If you need advice, we recommend that you take proper legal advice for your individual situation.
Please leave us a review and of course details of any areas you would like us to cover in future episodes. We do read them and it helps others find our podcast. Enjoy!
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BACK on Air is THE podcast for operators who have compliance on their mind and road transport at the heart of their business.
This podcast is a recording of our live fortnightly webinar held every other Friday. So, if you like what you hear and fancy joining the live event where you can ask questions, and vote on our interactive polls, Just register through this link: https://backhousejones.co.uk/free-webinar/
This time on our free BACK on air webinar, we put Jonathon, James and Heather BACK in the hot seat to answer all of your pressing transport focussed questions.
We cover some of the more common scenarios we get asked to advise on (such as drivers' hours, positioning journeys in a car and accessible information) but we also open up the floor to you to take this webinar in any direction that will help your business.
The content of this podcast is correct at the time of broadcasting and isn’t meant to be specific legal advice. If you need advice, we recommend that you take proper legal advice for your individual situation.
Please leave us a review and of course details of any areas you would like us to cover in future episodes. We do read them and it helps others find our podcast. Enjoy!
Contact: marketing@backhouses.co.uk
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BACK on Air is THE podcast for operators who have compliance on their mind and road transport at the heart of their business.
This podcast is a recording of our live fortnightly webinar held every other Friday. So, if you like what you hear and fancy joining the live event where you can ask questions, and vote on our interactive polls, Just register through this link: https://backhousejones.co.uk/free-webinar/
This time on our free BACK on air webinar, the spotlight is firmly on public inquiries as we are discussing the six key key stages that trigger a public inquiry and how operators can influence the outcome:
- Internal organisational issues.
- Roadside encounters, MOT fails.
- MIVRs.
- Call up letters.
- PI - promises of future action.
- Outcome from the TC.
We will also be weaving in issues such as: not reviewing PMI sheets; maintenance; drivers’ hours; wheel loss; bridge strikes; holiday pay; PSVAR; AI and, how to deal with a tip-off that one of your drivers is taking drugs.
The content of this podcast is correct at the time of broadcasting and isn’t meant to be specific legal advice. If you need advice, we recommend that you take proper legal advice for your individual situation.
Please leave us a review and of course details of any areas you would like us to cover in Your employees' health and your business future episodes. We do read them and it helps others find our podcast. Enjoy!
Contact: marketing@backhouses.co.uk
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BACK on Air is THE podcast for operators who have compliance on their mind and road transport at the heart of their business.
This podcast is a recording of our live fortnightly webinar held every other Friday. So, if you like what you hear and fancy joining the live event where you can ask questions, and vote on our interactive polls, Just register through this link: https://backhousejones.co.uk/free-webinar/
This time on our free BACK on air webinar, it's all about data-led fleet maintenance and making maintenance a commercial win. To help us this week we have industry heavyweights Ian Warr and Ian Foster from Catlynn Transport Consultants.
Our guests will be sharing secrets from their experience in the international and national fleet, aviation, goods and passenger industries. They will explain how in a world of ever-advancing vehicle technology you can apply these cutting edge practices to your business, so maintenance becomes less of a burden and more of an investment.
Amongst other things, the team are going to discuss:
- Digital records and systems and what is left of analogue.
- Importance of data and its analysis.
- Increasing complexities of vehicle technology.
- Adopting an asset management attitude towards maintenance.
- Preventative maintenance v fix on failure.
- A business is only as good as the staff that are in it.
- Keeping your staff properly trained and outsourcing.
- What is coming next and futureproofing your business.
The content of this podcast is correct at the time of broadcasting and isn’t meant to be specific legal advice. If you need advice, we recommend that you take proper legal advice for your individual situation.
Please leave us a review and of course details of any areas you would like us to cover in Your employees' health and your business future episodes. We do read them and it helps others find our podcast. Enjoy!
Contact: marketing@backhouses.co.uk
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BACK on Air is THE podcast for operators who have compliance on their mind and road transport at the heart of their business.
This podcast is a recording of our live fortnightly webinar held every other Friday. So, if you like what you hear and fancy joining the live event where you can ask questions, and vote on our interactive polls, Just register through this link: https://backhousejones.co.uk/free-webinar/
Join us for the last “BACK on air” webinar of this season as we break for the Summer and this time, it's all about protecting your image.
This week Jonathon Backhouse, Heather Lunney, Ellie Kenyon and Emma Yates (a reputational management specialist from rradar) discuss:
- Using other people's logos on your website eg. a trade association.
- What to do if your business name is being used by someone else or you find out you are using theirs.
- It's all in the numbers - how a poor accountant can make you look bad and impact your O-Licence and business.
- Guarding your reputation - Equipping staff to handle difficult situations in-person and on social media.
- Clandestine entrants - the recent Court of Appeal decision and what it means for operators.
The content of this podcast is correct at the time of broadcasting and isn’t meant to be specific legal advice. If you need advice, we recommend that you take proper legal advice for your individual situation.
Please leave us a review and of course details of any areas you would like us to cover in Your employees' health and your business future episodes. We do read them and it helps others find our podcast. Enjoy!
Contact: marketing@backhouses.co.uk
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BACK on Air is THE podcast for operators who have compliance on their mind and road transport at the heart of their business.
This podcast is a recording of our live fortnightly webinar held every other Friday. So, if you like what you hear and fancy joining the live event where you can ask questions, and vote on our interactive polls, Just register through this link: https://backhousejones.co.uk/free-webinar/
This time on our free BACK on air webinar, it's a DVSA special with two guest speakers from the DVSA. The team are going to discuss:
- The road to earned recognition
- Cost versus benefit
- What is it like for an operator
- How does it differ for the large operator to the small-medium business
- What happens if you have an incident
- Digital enforcement
- Looking at the latest generation of digital tachographs
- ANPR – what it does
- OBD (on-board diagnostics)
- Mobile inspection unit
- How it works
- Light vans
- The DVSA’s approach
- EV’s and their impact
- What training have the DVSA received
The content of this podcast is correct at the time of broadcasting and isn’t meant to be specific legal advice. If you need advice, we recommend that you take proper legal advice for your individual situation.
Please leave us a review and of course details of any areas you would like us to cover in Your employees' health and your business future episodes. We do read them and it helps others find our podcast. Enjoy!
Contact: marketing@backhouses.co.uk
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BACK on Air is THE podcast for operators who have compliance on their mind and road transport at the heart of their business.
This podcast is a recording of our live fortnightly webinar held every other Friday. So, if you like what you hear and fancy joining the live event where you can ask questions, and vote on our interactive polls, Just register through this link: https://backhousejones.co.uk/free-webinar/
This time on our free BACK on air webinar, we are discussing serious accidents and what happens when the worst thing happens. Our guest speaker this week is Rik Wenham, Inspector at the Commercial Vehicle Unit at the Metropolitan Police. The team are going to discuss:
- Multi-agency response from all emergency services.
- Initial priorities.
- Interviews at the scene.
- Driver welfare and the employment issues.
- The operator's role.
- Powers of seizure.
- Summary of the court process.
- And much more.
The content of this podcast is correct at the time of broadcasting and isn’t meant to be specific legal advice. If you need advice, we recommend that you take proper legal advice for your individual situation.
Please leave us a review and of course details of any areas you would like us to cover in Your employees' health and your business future episodes. We do read them and it helps others find our podcast. Enjoy!
Contact: marketing@backhouses.co.uk
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BACK on Air is THE podcast for operators who have compliance on their mind and road transport at the heart of their business.
This podcast is a recording of our live fortnightly webinar held every other Friday. So, if you like what you hear and fancy joining the live event where you can ask questions, and vote on our interactive polls, Just register through this link: https://backhousejones.co.uk/free-webinar/
This time on our free BACK on air webinar, it's a holiday special. As the holiday season arrives, this throws up a number of issues for operators. How they handle them can mean the difference between holiday fun and a holiday headache that may last much longer than the summer season. This time, the team are going to discuss:
- Providing suitable cover.
- Agency and self-employed.
- Recent caselaw.
- All change!
- Key HR holiday rule changes 2024.
- Practical things operators need to do.
- Summer chaos at Calais.
- Long delays at borders.
- What is the position for operators/customers/passengers?
- Redress from ferry companies.
- Commercial approaches.
- Relief drivers and drivers' hours
- Cartel case update.
You can find more information on changes to holiday pay and entitlement rules on our sister podcast BACK your people here:
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/need-a-holiday-a-run-through-the-reforms/id1692007953?i=1000645022629
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/april-showers-its-raining-hr-changes/id1692007953?i=1000652001883
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Please leave us a review and of course details of any areas you would like us to cover in Your employees' health and your business future episodes. We do read them and it helps others find our podcast. Enjoy!
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BACK on Air is THE podcast for operators who have compliance on their mind and road transport at the heart of their business.
This podcast is a recording of our live fortnightly webinar held every other Friday. So, if you like what you hear and fancy joining the live event where you can ask questions, and vote on our interactive polls, Just register through this link: https://backhousejones.co.uk/free-webinar/
This time on our free BACK on air webinar, it's a driver special. Your people are your business and your drivers can often be your greatest asset. However, they can also sometimes be your greatest liability. The team discuss:
•Common management challenges
omobile phones
otachographs
oattitude towards enforcement agencies
oaccidents and vehicle damage
•Supporting your drivers
odriver conduct hearings
onotifications to the Traffic Commissioner
olong-term sickness
•Second and part-time jobs
otreatment of drivers
otacho issues and time management
The content of this podcast is correct at the time of broadcasting and isn’t meant to be specific legal advice. If you need advice, we recommend that you take proper legal advice for your individual situation.
Please leave us a review and of course details of any areas you would like us to cover in Your employees' health and your business future episodes. We do read them and it helps others find our podcast. Enjoy!
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BACK on Air is THE podcast for operators who have compliance on their mind and road transport at the heart of their business.
This podcast is a recording of our live fortnightly webinar held every other Friday. So, if you like what you hear and fancy joining the live event where you can ask questions, and vote on our interactive polls, Just register through this link: https://backhousejones.co.uk/free-webinar/
This time on our free BACK on air webinar, it's a tachograph special. Like the rules governing them, tachograph issues are rarely straight-forward and understanding the rules and how to implement them is crucial, because - as we all know - if you make a mistake, you can't turn BACK time. The team discuss:
• Common mistakes
o Failing to understanding analysis software.
o Missing mileage.
o Reconciliation.
o Infrequent downloading of VU.
• Involving a human
o Human analysis.
o Driver follow-up.
o Infringements - simple driver error or a disciplinary matter?
• Had an accident?
o When and what do I tell the Office of the Traffic Commissioner?
The content of this podcast is correct at the time of broadcasting and isn’t meant to be specific legal advice. If you need advice, we recommend that you take proper legal advice for your individual situation.
Please leave us a review and of course details of any areas you would like us to cover in Your employees' health and your business future episodes. We do read them and it helps others find our podcast. Enjoy!
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BACK on Air is THE podcast for operators who have compliance on their mind and road transport at the heart of their business.
This podcast is a recording of our live fortnightly webinar held every other Friday. So, if you like what you hear and fancy joining the live event where you can ask questions, and vote on our interactive polls, Just register through this link: https://backhousejones.co.uk/free-webinar/
This time on our free BACK on air webinar, it's an EV special and we also have Phil White, Director and National Practice Leader -Transportation, from Gallagher Insurance Brokers as a guest speaker. The team discuss:
- Mind the orange parts! How your maintenance regime and technician's job will change.
- Training, assessing and managing the workshop to cope with the changes EVs bring.
- EVs and your insurance - a broker's view.
- Infrastructure - the impact on your operating centre and managing your landlord.
The content of this podcast is correct at the time of broadcasting and isn’t meant to be specific legal advice. If you need advice, we recommend that you take proper legal advice for your individual situation.
Please leave us a review and of course details of any areas you would like us to cover in Your employees' health and your business future episodes. We do read them and it helps others find our podcast. Enjoy!
BACK on Air is THE podcast for operators who have compliance on their mind and road transport at the heart of their business.
This podcast is a recording of our live fortnightly webinar held every other Friday. So, if you like what you hear and fancy joining the live event where you can ask questions, and vote on our interactive polls, Just register through this link: https://backhousejones.co.uk/free-webinar/
This time on our free BACK on air webinar, the team discuss:
Dogs (and other animals) on buses - what does the law say, how to help your drivers manage this (illustrated above by a selection of Backhouse Jones employee dogs).
- Fitters - using a driver card and the driver CPC.
- Daily digital defects in 2024 - what's new and what is expected.
- Accessible Information - when the regulations apply and what they say.
The content of this podcast is correct at the time of broadcasting and isn’t meant to be specific legal advice. If you need advice, we recommend that you take proper legal advice for your individual situation.
Please leave us a review and of course details of any areas you would like us to cover in Your employees' health and your business future episodes. We do read them and it helps others find our podcast. Enjoy!
BACK on Air is THE podcast for operators who have compliance on their mind and road transport at the heart of their business.
This podcast is a recording of our live fortnightly webinar held every other Friday. So, if you like what you hear and fancy joining the live event where you can ask questions, and vote on our interactive polls, Just register through this link: https://backhousejones.co.uk/free-webinar/
This time on our free BACK on air webinar, it's BACK to the future!
This week will have Phil White, the National Practice Leader for Transportation from Gallagher joining us and the team are going to discuss:
- Autonomous vehicles
- What does the law say, how are the trials going and how far off are they?
- The view from an insurance perspective.
- Selling a business or company
- Key ingredients of a smooth transaction.
- If it all goes wrong - Not being paid, limiting your chances of being sued, understanding the commercial reality of what you have bought.
- Periods of grace
- What they are.
- What they aren't.
- An action plan for moving forward.
The content of this podcast is correct at the time of broadcasting and isn’t meant to be specific legal advice. If you need advice, we recommend that you take proper legal advice for your individual situation.
Please leave us a review and of course details of any areas you would like us to cover in Your employees' health and your business future episodes. We do read them and it helps others find our podcast. Enjoy!
BACK on Air is THE podcast for operators who have compliance on their mind and road transport at the heart of their business.
This podcast is a recording of our live fortnightly webinar held every other Friday. So, if you like what you hear and fancy joining the live event where you can ask questions, and vote on our interactive polls, Just register through this link: https://backhousejones.co.uk/free-webinar/
This week on our free BACK on air webinar, prosecutions are BACK! the team discuss:
- Lorries, cyclists, GoPro evidence - where are we now?
- Being prosecuted for overloading.
- Disciplining and managing drivers that have overloaded a vehicle.
- Third-party complaints against drivers - witness and dash-cam evidence.
- Propose to revoke letters and time limited interims.
The content of this podcast is correct at the time of broadcasting and isn’t meant to be specific legal advice. If you need advice, we recommend that you take proper legal advice for your individual situation.
Please leave us a review and of course details of any areas you would like us to cover in Your employees' health and your business future episodes. We do read them and it helps others find our podcast. Enjoy!
BACK on Air is THE podcast for operators who have compliance on their mind and road transport at the heart of their business.
This podcast is a recording of our live fortnightly webinar held every other Friday. So, if you like what you hear and fancy joining the live event where you can ask questions, and vote on our interactive polls, Just register through this link: https://backhousejones.co.uk/free-webinar/
To acknowledge International Women's Day, this week Jonathon speaks with some of our high flying female lawyers on the subjects that matter to you including: Clandestine entrants; Accidents and uninsured loss recoveries - could you be entitled to more cash? Recent important developments in people management; a whistle stop tour of the Spring Statement - from an operator's perspective. We also be joined by two guests:Alison Edwards, Director of Policy and External Relations at the CPT. Kerri Cheek, Director of Women in Bus and Coach.Our guests will be joining in the discussion and speaking about various transport related operational matters and the Women in Bus and Coach initiative.
The content of this podcast is correct at the time of broadcasting and isn’t meant to be specific legal advice. If you need advice, we recommend that you take proper legal advice for your individual situation.
Please leave us a review and of course details of any areas you would like us to cover in Your employees' health and your business future episodes. We do read them and it helps others find our podcast. Enjoy!
BACK on Air is THE podcast for operators who have compliance on their mind and road transport at the heart of their business.
This podcast is a recording of our live fortnightly webinar held every other Friday. So, if you like what you hear and fancy joining the live event where you can ask questions, and vote on our interactive polls, Just register through this link: https://backhousejones.co.uk/free-webinar/
Any accident involving your vehicles or employees is a stressful experience and one that requires a careful, sensitive and considered approach whether the accident is of a minor nature or one with catastrophic consequences. Having a plan in place before an accident occurs is critical to an effective response. This week we look at:
•key first steps;
•looking after your drivers;
•policies and internal reporting;
•training;
•notifications; and
•handling the media.
The content of this podcast is correct at the time of broadcasting and isn’t meant to be specific legal advice. If you need advice, we recommend that you take proper legal advice for your individual situation.
Please leave us a review and of course details of any areas you would like us to cover in Your employees' health and your business future episodes. We do read them and it helps others find our podcast. Enjoy!
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BACK on Air is THE podcast for operators who have compliance on their mind and road transport at the heart of their business.
This podcast is a recording of our live fortnightly webinar held every other Friday. So, if you like what you hear and fancy joining the live event where you can ask questions, and vote on our interactive polls, Just register through this link: https://backhousejones.co.uk/free-webinar/
Looking to apply for a new O-licence or vary your existing one(s)? It may not be as much of a smooth ride as you think. So, this week on our BACK on air FREE webinar, as well as the usual favourites, we welcomed our specialist applications and variations team to take questions and dispense some pearls of wisdom on:
•the dos and don'ts of making an O-licence application or variation;
•handling more complex applications and variations;
•keeping your business out of the PI spotlight.
We also discuss workplace transport and segregation of vehicles and pedestrians, both involving large vehicles as we have interesting news from recent cases.
Finally, we give you an update on the truck cartel case.
The content of this podcast is correct at the time of broadcasting and isn’t meant to be specific legal advice. If you need advice, we recommend that you take proper legal advice for your individual situation.
Please leave us a review and of course details of any areas you would like us to cover in Your employees' health and your business future episodes. We do read them and it helps others find our podcast. Enjoy!
Contact: marketing@backhouses.co.uk
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BACK on Air is THE podcast for operators who have compliance on their mind and road transport at the heart of their business.
This podcast is a recording of our live fortnightly webinar held every other Friday. So, if you like what you hear and fancy joining the live event where you can ask questions, and vote on our interactive polls, Just register through this link: https://backhousejones.co.uk/free-webinar/
The first BACK on air FREE webinar of 2024 with a full compliment of road regulatory, corporate and people management experts this week, discussing:
- Self employed drivers – the TC view.
- In the blink of an eye – the impact of accidents on employees.
- M&A’s - trend update 2023 and forecast for 2024.
The content of this podcast is correct at the time of broadcasting and isn’t meant to be specific legal advice. If you need advice, we recommend that you take proper legal advice for your individual situation.
Please leave us a review and of course details of any areas you would like us to cover in Your employees' health and your business future episodes. We do read them and it helps others find our podcast. Enjoy!
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BACK on Air is THE podcast for operators who have compliance on their mind and road transport at the heart of their business.
This podcast is a recording of our live fortnightly webinar held every other Friday. So, if you like what you hear and fancy joining the live event where you can ask questions, and vote on our interactive polls, Just register through this link: https://backhousejones.co.uk/free-webinar/
As 2023 draws to a close, on our last webinar of the year, the team will be looked back at some of the lessons learned in 2023 and what to expect as we leap into 2024. There will also be a special focus on operators using self-employed drivers, which in the light of a recent decision, we believe will be a key area under scrutiny by the Traffic Commissioners in 2024.
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Please leave us a review and of course details of any areas you would like us to cover in Your employees' health and your business future episodes. We do read them and it helps others find our podcast. Enjoy!
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BACK on Air is THE podcast for operators who have compliance on their mind and road transport at the heart of their business.
This podcast is a recording of our live fortnightly webinar held every other Friday. So, if you like what you hear and fancy joining the live event where you can ask questions, and vote on our interactive polls, Just register through this link: https://backhousejones.co.uk/free-webinar/
This week the team talk about and take questions on:
- Can you drive without an up-to-date licence?
- Avoiding endorsement penalty points if your vehicle is defective.
- Managing requests to identify the driver of a vehicle alleged to have committed a road traffic offence.
- The comeback of rolled-up holiday and even more changes to holiday pay.
- New legislation on the employer’s duty to prevent sexual harassment of employees.
The content of this podcast is correct at the time of broadcasting and isn’t meant to be specific legal advice. If you need advice, we recommend that you take proper legal advice for your individual situation.
Please leave us a review and of course details of any areas you would like us to cover in Your employees' health and your business future episodes. We do read them and it helps others find our podcast. Enjoy!
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BACK on Air is THE podcast for operators who have compliance on their mind and road transport at the heart of their business.
This podcast is a recording of our live fortnightly webinar held every other Friday. So, if you like what you hear and fancy joining the live event where you can ask questions, and vote on our interactive polls, Just register through this link: https://backhousejones.co.uk/free-webinar/
This week, the team debates navigating the twists and turns of road transport compliance focussing on:
- The latest update regarding LST (Longer Semi Trailers).
- Flexible Bus Services.
- Legal loop holes – do they still exist and during ethical times, is it right to take advantage of any ‘gap’ in the law?
The content of this podcast is correct at the time of broadcasting and isn’t meant to be specific legal advice. If you need advice, we recommend that you take proper legal advice for your individual situation.
Please leave us a review and of course details of any areas you would like us to cover in Your employees' health and your business future episodes. We do read them and it helps others find our podcast. Enjoy!
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BACK on Air is THE podcast for operators who have compliance on their mind and road transport at the heart of their business.
This podcast is a recording of our live fortnightly webinar held every other Friday. So, if you like what you hear and fancy joining the live event where you can ask questions, and vote on our interactive polls, Just register through this link: https://backhousejones.co.uk/free-webinar/
BACK by popular demand! - As the Christmas party season approaches, we have a second 90 minute drugs and alcohol special with guest-speaker Ean Lewin from D.tec International Limited. D.tec International Limited provide drug and alcohol testing services and equipment for safety critical employees, as well as all 43 police forces in England, Wales and Scotland. Ean and the team discuss:
- With 40% of industrial accidents being linked to substance abuse, is this a problem too big for businesses to handle?
- The role of senior managers and directors.
- The risks of turning a blind eye.
- Mitigating Christmas party havoc.
- Managing seasonal recruitment.
- Implementing a policy, educating, deterring and detecting.
The content of this podcast is correct at the time of broadcasting and isn’t meant to be specific legal advice. If you need advice, we recommend that you take proper legal advice for your individual situation.
Please leave us a review and of course details of any areas you would like us to cover in Your employees' health and your business future episodes. We do read them and it helps others find our podcast. Enjoy!
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BACK on Air is THE podcast for operators who have compliance on their mind and road transport at the heart of their business.
This podcast is a recording of our live fortnightly webinar held every other Friday. So, if you like what you hear and fancy joining the live event where you can ask questions, and vote on our interactive polls, Just register through this link: https://backhousejones.co.uk/free-webinar/
Behind most successful businesses there is usually a great team. Teamwork divides the task and multiplies the success. Managing your O-Licence is no exception to this. This week the team and its guest speakers Lindsay Plummer and Gary Wood from Plumwood Ltd examines the role of third party transport consultants as part of the team in businesses with transport at the heart of them and takes a closer look at:
- Why should you use a transport consultant.
- When you shouldn't use one.
- The different roles of a transport consultant and transport solicitor.
- Working to best practice standards.
- Avoiding a PI.
- Putting your best foot forward at PI and afterwards.
- Handling enforcement action.
- The importance of credibility.
The content of this podcast is correct at the time of broadcasting and isn’t meant to be specific legal advice. If you need advice, we recommend that you take proper legal advice for your individual situation.
Please leave us a review and of course details of any areas you would like us to cover in Your employees' health and your business future episodes. We do read them and it helps others find our podcast. Enjoy!
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BACK on Air is THE podcast for operators who have compliance on their mind and road transport at the heart of their business.
This podcast is a recording of our live fortnightly webinar held every other Friday. So, if you like what you hear and fancy joining the live event where you can ask questions, and vote on our interactive polls, Just register through this link: https://backhousejones.co.uk/free-webinar/
Maintenance is something that crops up repeatedly at Public Inquiry, so this week, the spotlight is on maintenance. The team took a closer look at:
•Audit standards and Earned Recognition as a driver for these.
•Maintenance paperwork.
•Using external maintenance providers.
•Problems with maintenance agreements.
•The battle of performance management v conduct for in-house maintenance staff.
The content of this podcast is correct at the time of broadcasting and isn’t meant to be specific legal advice. If you need advice, we recommend that you take proper legal advice for your individual situation.
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BACK on Air is THE podcast for operators who have compliance on their mind and road transport at the heart of their business.
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Your life may not always depend on good communication at work, but your O-Licence and your business just might.
Being clear and having the difficult conversations is something all good leaders need to be versed in and getting it right can ultimately lead to a successful business and a happy workforce. This week the team takes a closer look at:
- Communications.
- Having difficult conversations.
- The link between communications and success.
- The challenges for restricted licence-holders to be "heard" up the chain of command within their business.
There will be a little about Transaid, a round up of the week's transport news and questions from this, and last week.
The content of this podcast is correct at the time of broadcasting and isn’t meant to be specific legal advice. If you need advice, we recommend that you take proper legal advice for your individual situation.
Please leave us a review and of course details of any areas you would like us to cover in Your employees' health and your business future episodes. We do read them and it helps others find our podcast. Enjoy!
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BACK on Air is THE podcast for operators who have compliance on their mind and road transport at the heart of their business.
This podcast is a recording of our live fortnightly webinar held every other Friday. So, if you like what you hear and fancy joining the live event where you can ask questions, and vote on our interactive polls, Just register through this link: https://backhousejones.co.uk/free-webinar/
The digital age is empowering customers and will continue to disrupt the way transport providers in the commercial and passenger sectors operate and manage their services. For many this will bring great efficiencies and advantages. Those who resist change though, will be left behind in its wake. This week the team took a closer look at:
•Moving operations from paper to digital.
•Road regulatory compliance reviews - why review your own systems?
•Clandestine entrants update.
•Mitigating fines - Civil Penalty Accreditation Scheme.
The content of this podcast is correct at the time of broadcasting and isn’t meant to be specific legal advice. If you need advice, we recommend that you take proper legal advice for your individual situation.
Please leave us a review and of course details of any areas you would like us to cover in Your employees' health and your business future episodes. We do read them and it helps others find our podcast. Enjoy!
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BACK on Air is THE podcast for operators who have compliance on their mind and road transport at the heart of their business.
This podcast is a recording of our live fortnightly webinar held every other Friday. So, if you like what you hear and fancy joining the live event where you can ask questions, and vote on our interactive polls, Just register through this link: https://backhousejones.co.uk/free-webinar/
Smooth sailing or troubled waters? This week the team are continuing the theme of "prevention is better than cure" on a few subjects that often see operators sailing blindly into choppy waters. With an element of forward-planning, some of these issues can often be avoided and your business can end up in a better position than when it started:
- Step by step guide on avoiding legal pitfalls when purchasing vehicles
- What does "fit for purpose" actually mean?
- Managing the fallout if your vehicle isn't fit for purpose.
- MOTs and PMI - how do they fit with the vehicle maintenance regime?
- Time to say goodbye to an employee? Avoiding post-employment disputes.
- Handling holiday entitlement hiccups.
The content of this podcast is correct at the time of broadcasting and isn’t meant to be specific legal advice. If you need advice, we recommend that you take proper legal advice for your individual situation.
Please leave us a review and of course details of any areas you would like us to cover in Your employees' health and your business future episodes. We do read them and it helps others find our podcast. Enjoy!
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BACK on Air is THE podcast for operators who have compliance on their mind and road transport at the heart of their business.
This podcast is a recording of our live fortnightly webinar held every other Friday. So, if you like what you hear and fancy joining the live event where you can ask questions, and vote on our interactive polls, Just register through this link: https://backhousejones.co.uk/free-webinar/
A call to Public Inquiry may feel like deep water but it never comes out of the blue. An awareness of the key trigger points and what they tell you can help keep you afloat.
Join the team as they guide you through the five triggers that you may encounter en route to a Public Inquiry plus an additional element that helps you avoid a PI in the first place.
In addition we focus on:
- An overview of Judicial Review.
- Re-introduction of the HGV Levy.
- An update on the current position regarding self-employed drivers.
The content of this podcast is correct at the time of broadcasting and isn’t meant to be specific legal advice. If you need advice, we recommend that you take proper legal advice for your individual situation.
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BACK on Air is THE podcast for operators who have compliance on their mind and road transport at the heart of their business.
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The next trip might not end on a high - This week we have a drug and alcohol special with guest-speak Ean Lewin from D.tec International Limited. D.tec International Limited provide drug and alcohol testing services and equipment for safety critical employees, as well as all 43 police forces in England, Wales and Scotland. Ean and the team discussed:
•the extent to which professional drivers driving under the influence of drink and/or drugs is really an issue.
•Industry statistics.
•The hidden nature of the problem and turning a blind eye.
•The role of the operator to provide policy, educate, deter and detect.
•Criminal offences and sanctions.
We also look at the reintroduction of the HGV levy, the driver shortage and using agency and self-employed workers.
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Once your vehicles leave your yard, you are pretty much at the mercy of the driver in charge. This week's webinar will be scenario-based and the team will be discussing situations arising at the roadside and how operators can handle these:
- What happens when a driver is stopped.
- Who might stop them and their powers.
- Maintenance issues.
- Driver conduct.
- Criminal offences.
The content of this podcast is correct at the time of broadcasting and isn’t meant to be specific legal advice. If you need advice, we recommend that you take proper legal advice for your individual situation.
Please leave us a review and of course details of any areas you would like us to cover in Your employees' health and your business future episodes. We do read them and it helps others find our podcast. Enjoy!
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BACK on Air is THE podcast for operators who have compliance on their mind and road transport at the heart of their business.
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The unexpected happens in the blink of an eye, and all of a sudden everything can change. This time our team discussed:
- The repercussions of turning a blind eye to human error and system failures.
- What's in a title? The implications of being a transport manager or both a director and transport manager and when to accept you are spreading yourself too thin.
- Accidents at work and corporate manslaughter.
The content of this podcast is correct at the time of broadcasting and isn’t meant to be specific legal advice. If you need advice, we recommend that you take proper legal advice for your individual situation.
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BACK on Air is THE podcast for operators who have compliance on their mind and road transport at the heart of their business.
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In the current economic climate, many businesses are going through both operational and organisational change. This means balancing the needs of the business with the needs of the people within it. This week the team discussed:
- Having difficult conversations as a transport manager.
- Balancing a TM's repute and personal commitments with the needs of the business.
- Resolving conflict at Board level.
- It can be lonely at the top - looking after the leaders.
- Driver health and well-being - the warning signs.
- Effectively leading organisational and operational change.
There will be a special focus on mental health throughout this week’s webinar as Mental Health Awareness Week draws to a close.
The content of this podcast is correct at the time of broadcasting and isn’t meant to be specific legal advice. If you need advice, we recommend that you take proper legal advice for your individual situation.
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BACK on Air is THE podcast for operators who have compliance on their mind and road transport at the heart of their business.
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With so many demands being made on operators, it is possible that sometimes a business can end up inadvertently sailing close to the wind. Often, this can easily be avoided. This week on the podcast, the team discussed:
- Avoiding hefty penalties by correctly incorporating your terms of business and when the CMR actually applies to a load.
- Problems with maintenance and the recent changes to the DVSA’s Guide to Maintaining Roadworthiness.
- How to handle a request from the DVSA for a desk-based assessment.
- Taking on the state – using judicial review to tackle a decision you are unhappy about.
The content of this podcast is correct at the time of broadcasting and isn’t meant to be specific legal advice. If you need advice, we recommend that you take proper legal advice for your individual situation.
Please leave us a review and of course details of any areas you would like us to cover in Your employees' health and your business future episodes. We do read them and it helps others find our podcast. Enjoy!
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BACK on Air is THE podcast for operators who have compliance on their mind and road transport at the heart of their business.
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This week, things are a little different! We have guest speakers talking to you about hydrogen in transport.
Have you thought about the hydrogen combustion engine as an alternative to electric vehicles?
"Hydrogen is coming - and it's coming a lot quicker than many people think." Brendan Bilton.
Tim Harper and Brendan Bilton from Element 2 Ltd and Natascha Engel from Palace Yard are experts in this field and discuss this and much more on our hydrogen special podcast.
The content of this podcast is correct at the time of broadcasting and isn’t meant to be specific legal advice. If you need advice, we recommend that you take proper legal advice for your individual situation.
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BACK on Air is THE podcast for operators who have compliance on their mind and road transport at the heart of their business.
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This week the team was:
- making a whistle-stop tour of the transport aspects of the Spring Statement.
- talking about the industry's reaction.
- discussing load security.
- going through some of the Senior Traffic Commissioner Guidance.
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BACK on Air is THE podcast for operators who have compliance on their mind and road transport at the heart of their business.
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This week we have a prosecution special, looking at the impact of and how inter-woven a prosecution of a driver or director can be with your business:
- Notices of prosecution and providing information.
- Fixed penalty notices (speeding, red light offences, no insurance and tyre offences).
- Totting up.
- Hardship/exceptional hardship.
- Drink-driving.
- Statutory declarations.
- Business systems.
- Impact on the company’s O-licence.
We also looked at load security enforcement issues and what’s on the TC’s radar at the moment.
The content of this podcast is correct at the time of broadcasting and isn’t meant to be specific legal advice. If you need advice, we recommend that you take proper legal advice for your individual situation.
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BACK on Air is THE podcast for operators who have compliance on their mind and road transport at the heart of their business.
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When one of your staff makes a mistake, do you turn a blind eye or is it the case that you've had enough and wild horses won't stop you from disciplining them? Everyone makes mistakes, but in the transport sector a small mistake can lead to large repercussions, so proportionality is really key. This week the team discussed:
- handling minor infringements made by staff;
- drugs and alcohol testing;
- transport consultants - witness or representative?
- examining the importance of authorised fleet size v actual vehicles in the goods and passenger sector.
The content of this podcast is correct at the time of broadcasting and isn’t meant to be specific legal advice. If you need advice, we recommend that you take proper legal advice for your individual situation.
Please leave us a review and of course details of any areas you would like us to cover in Your employees' health and your business future episodes. We do read them and it helps others find our podcast. Enjoy!
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BACK on Air is THE podcast for operators who have compliance on their mind and road transport at the heart of their business.
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Any accident involving your vehicles or employees is a stressful experience and one that requires a careful and considered approach whether the accident is of a minor nature or one with catastrophic consequences. Having a plan in place before an accident occurs is critical to an effective response. We look at this and other "unexpected" events that require you to deal with difficult situations expediently and sensitively. This week the team discussed:
- the aftermath of an accident;
- bridge strikes; and
- clandestine entrants.
The content of this podcast is correct at the time of broadcasting and isn’t meant to be specific legal advice. If you need advice, we recommend that you take proper legal advice for your individual situation.
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BACK on Air is THE podcast for operators who have compliance on their mind and road transport at the heart of their business.
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Don't be left out in the cold by confusing the employment status of your drivers. Current HMRC guidance suggests that it will be ‘very rare’ that a commercial vehicle driver will be genuinely self-employed (regardless of the label given to the relationship) and Traffic Commissioners now scrutinise the arrangements operators have in place for engaging their drivers. So called ‘self-employed’ drivers are a major concern for HMRC and the Traffic Commissioners and can result in serious tax consequences as well as findings of loss of good repute. This week the team discussed:
- self-employed drivers and the implications for operators;
- maintenance issues and Public Inquiries; and
- what operators need to know about certain ESG procurement requirements for entering into contracts with large companies.
The content of this podcast is correct at the time of broadcasting and isn’t meant to be specific legal advice. If you need advice, we recommend that you take proper legal advice for your individual situation.
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BACK on Air is THE podcast for operators who have compliance on their mind and road transport at the heart of their business.
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There might not be a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, but did you know some businesses affected by the Clean Air Zones (CAZ) may be eligible for vehicle update grants of thousands of pounds? In this week's webinar we will be discussing:
- Where the CAZs are, how they will affect you and what financial support is still available.
- Appealing if you have been turned down.
- Driver conduct.
- Bus punctuality and reliability.
The content of this podcast is correct at the time of broadcasting and isn’t meant to be specific legal advice. If you need advice, we recommend that you take proper legal advice for your individual situation.
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BACK on Air is THE podcast for operators who have compliance on their mind and road transport at the heart of their business.
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As 2022 draws to a close, it's a bumper Christmas special this week where the team discussed what you can expect to see from 2023 including:
•Financial standing and your O-licence.
•Tacho rules enforcement.
•Bus reliability and punctuality.
•The driver shortage and IR35.
•Contract management.
The content of this podcast is correct at the time of broadcasting and isn’t meant to be specific legal advice. If you need advice, we recommend that you take proper legal advice for your individual situation.
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BACK on Air is THE podcast for operators who have compliance on their mind and road transport at the heart of their business.
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This week in the wake of the Autumn Statement, the team discussed:
•What's the likely impact of Autumn Statement and how it is being received.
•Maintenance and your sector.
•The implications of cutting corners to save costs.
•The balancing act of running a business, managing budgets and keeping staff and customers safe.
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BACK on Air is THE podcast for operators who have compliance on their mind and road transport at the heart of their business.
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Some reports have shown November to be a month when more road accidents occur in the UK. Whether you believe this or not, with its full quota of dark and gloomy days and nights, the chances of being involved in a serious accident are probably more likely. This week the team looked at:
- What happens if you have an accident?
- How to handle being interviewed under caution by the Police.
- Can your adviser act for your company and your driver?
- How does maintenance link in with having an accident?
- Other health and safety issues.
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BACK on Air is THE podcast for operators who have compliance on their mind and road transport at the heart of their business.
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One thing that is certain in business is that nothing stays the same. This week the team looked at some of the unprecedented changes through both words and deeds that have happened in the UK recently that may affect operators including:
- what has been done to the mini-budget;
- what people are saying we can expect from the new Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak;
- banter in the workplace and how a few words can lead to changes for your personnel. How to ensure you control the narrative; and
- some recent changes to the road regulatory landscape.
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BACK on Air is THE podcast for operators who have compliance on their mind and road transport at the heart of their business.
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Tired of people weaselling out of agreements? Join our webinar and learn a few tricks of your own!
This week the team are looking at managing difficult commercial relationships including:
•handling long-term contracts;
•fuel escalation clauses;
•penalty clauses and much more....
Find out what’s happening in the acquisition world and finally, get your fill of the very latest in regulatory developments and what’s on the radar of the TCs.
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BACK on Air is THE podcast for operators who have compliance on their mind and road transport at the heart of their business.
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Transport Manager special - This week our expert road regulatory panel look at the increase in power the Traffic Commissioners have over the role of the Transport Manager in the light of the recent changes in legislation.
This will be relevant to many operators and therefore our team discuss scenarios and look at:
- what has changed;
- how this may affect your business generally; and
- the HR implications.
We also look at the unofficial mini-budget from last week, what this means for operators and the wider implications.
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BACK on Air is THE podcast for operators who have compliance on their mind and road transport at the heart of their business.
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Wheel security and tyre management special - This week our expert road regulatory panel are joined by a guest speaker - Gary Thomas, Director at Wheely-Safe Ltd.
Gary speaks about Wheely-Safe's latest generation wheel loss detection system, which combines brake and hub temperature monitoring with an intelligent TPMS and has become one of the first products recognised by the DVSA.
Gary and the team also discuss scenarios about:
- wheel loss;
- wheel security; and
- tyre management systems.
The content of this podcast is correct at the time of broadcasting and isn’t meant to be specific legal advice. If you need advice, we recommend that you take proper legal advice for your individual situation.
Please leave us a review and of course details of any areas you would like us to cover in Your employees' health and your business future episodes. We do read them and it helps others find our podcast. Enjoy!
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BACK on Air is THE podcast for operators who have compliance on their mind and road transport at the heart of their business.
This podcast is a recording of our live fortnightly webinar held every other Friday. So, if you like what you hear and fancy joining the live event where you can ask questions, and vote on our interactive polls, Just register through this link: https://www.backhousejones.co.uk/events/
Spotlight on PI - this week the team discussed:
- Tacho rules enforcement update.
- What the Traffic Commissioner is looking at when you appear before him in a PI - the gravity of the situation, key questions, the relationship of trust and the likelihood of compliance going forward.
- How to prepare for a PI and have control over the outcome.
- The practicalities of appointing a new Transport Manager.
The content of this podcast is correct at the time of broadcasting and isn’t meant to be specific legal advice. If you need advice, we recommend that you take proper legal advice for your individual situation.
Please leave us a review and of course details of any areas you would like us to cover in Your employees' health and your business future episodes. We do read them and it helps others find our podcast. Enjoy!
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BACK on Air is THE podcast for operators who have compliance on their mind and road transport at the heart of their business.
This podcast is a recording of our live fortnightly webinar held every other Friday. So, if you like what you hear and fancy joining the live event where you can ask questions, and vote on our interactive polls, Just register through this link: https://www.backhousejones.co.uk/events/
The information "highway" - In a World where it seems operators are frequently being asked for information, this week the team discussed:
- Written Police requests for driver identity.
- DVSA requests to produce tacho and drivers’ hours information.
- O-licence applications.
- What to do if you come across a fuel escalator clause.
The content of this podcast is correct at the time of broadcasting and isn’t meant to be specific legal advice. If you need advice, we recommend that you take proper legal advice for your individual situation.
Please leave us a review and of course details of any areas you would like us to cover in Your employees' health and your business future episodes. We do read them and it helps others find our podcast. Enjoy!
Contact: marketing@backhouses.co.uk
Website: www.backhousejones.co.uk
BACK on Air is THE podcast for operators who have compliance on their mind and road transport at the heart of their business.
This podcast is a recording of our live fortnightly webinar held every other Friday. So, if you like what you hear and fancy joining the live event where you can ask questions, and vote on our interactive polls, Just register through this link: https://www.backhousejones.co.uk/events/
In this episode the team discuss some key changes that have recently come into force and others which are on the horizon:
- Updated sentences for driving offences.
- The end of paper O-Licence applications.
- Traffic Commissioners for Great Britain Annual report.
- Mobile phone use and fatalities.
The content of this podcast is correct at the time of broadcasting and isn’t meant to be specific legal advice. If you need advice, we recommend that you take proper legal advice for your individual situation.
Please leave us a review and of course details of any areas you would like us to cover in Your employees' health and your business future episodes. We do read them and it helps others find our podcast. Enjoy!
Contact: marketing@backhouses.co.uk
Website: www.backhousejones.co.uk
BACK on Air is THE podcast for operators who have compliance on their mind and road transport at the heart of their business.
This podcast is a recording of our live fortnightly webinar held every other Friday. So, if you like what you hear and fancy joining the live event where you can ask questions, and vote on our interactive polls, Just register through this link: https://www.backhousejones.co.uk/events/
In this episode we discuss:
- How visible does your transport manager need to be?
- Using external transport mangers.
- The end of paper O-Licence applications.
- Vehicle security.
- Increase in corporate manslaughter cases and the HSE’s publicity on these.
The content of this podcast is correct at the time of broadcasting and isn’t meant to be specific legal advice. If you need advice, we recommend that you take proper legal advice for your individual situation.
Please leave us a review and of course details of any areas you would like us to cover in Your employees' health and your businessfuture episodes. We do read them and it helps others find our podcast. Enjoy!
Contact: marketing@backhouses.co.uk
Website: www.backhousejones.co.uk
BACK on Air is THE podcast for operators who have compliance on their mind and road transport at the heart of their business.
This podcast is a recording of our live fortnightly webinar held every other Friday. So, if you like what you hear and fancy joining the live event where you can ask questions, and vote on our interactive polls, Just register through this link: https://www.backhousejones.co.uk/events/
In this episode we have a guest speaker in this area: Kate Walker, CEO of The Diabetes Safety Organisation (https://diabetessafety.org/).
We talk about protecting people and businesses against diabetes risk and liability and the "One Less" challenge (https://diabetessafety.org/one-less-challenge/). We also discuss:
- Notification requirements to the DVLA of medical conditions.
- Notification requirements of employees with health issues.
- Handling situations with employees with different conditions.
- Creating a well-being culture.
- The repercussions of getting it wrong.
This fortnight’s “quiet but important rule change” is changes to Transport Manager requirements…
The content of this podcast is correct at the time of broadcasting and isn’t meant to be specific legal advice. If you need advice, we recommend that you take proper legal advice for your individual situation.
Please leave us a review and of course details of any areas you would like us to cover in Your employees' health and your businessfuture episodes. We do read them and it helps others find our podcast. Enjoy!
Contact: marketing@backhouses.co.uk
Website: www.backhousejones.co.uk
BACK on Air is THE podcast for operators who have compliance on their mind and road transport at the heart of their business.
This podcast is a recording of our live fortnightly webinar held every other Friday. So, if you like what you hear and fancy joining the live event where you can ask questions, and vote on our interactive polls, Just register through this link: https://www.backhousejones.co.uk/events/
In this episode we discussed:
- Managing tacho trials and tribulations – drivers pulling cards, missing mileage and other usual suspects.
- Avoiding that sneaky price hike for new vehicles that have been delayed in arriving.
- Fines for missing minimum input targets (especially relevant to those in pallet networks).
- Other financial “stings in the tail” that you may be being told you have signed up for.
We will also have an update on what is happening on the Cartel claim and last but not least, this month’s “quiet but important rule change” is for anyone who moves paper reels…
The content of this podcast is correct at the time of broadcasting and isn’t meant to be specific legal advice. If you need advice, we recommend that you take proper legal advice for your individual situation.
Please leave us a review and of course details of any areas you would like us to cover in future episodes. We do read them and it helps others find our podcast. Enjoy!
Contact: marketing@backhouses.co.uk
Website: www.backhousejones.co.uk
BACK on Air is THE podcast for operators who have compliance on their mind and road transport at the heart of their business.
This podcast is a recording of our live fortnightly webinar held every other Friday. So, if you like what you hear and fancy joining the live event where you can ask questions, and vote on our interactive polls, Just register through this link: https://www.backhousejones.co.uk/events/
In this episode we discussed:
- Recurring PI themes.
- Best practice.
- The gig economy.
- Highway Code changes.
- Whistleblowing.
The content of this podcast is correct at the time of broadcasting and isn’t meant to be specific legal advice. If you need advice, we recommend that you take proper legal advice for your individual situation.
Please leave us a review and of course details of any areas you would like us to cover in future episodes. We do read them and it helps others find our podcast. Enjoy!
Contact: marketing@backhouses.co.uk
Website: www.backhousejones.co.uk
BACK on Air is THE podcast for operators who have compliance on their mind and road transport at the heart of their business.
This podcast is a recording of our live fortnightly webinar held every other Friday. So, if you like what you hear and fancy joining the live event where you can ask questions, and vote on our interactive polls, Just register through this link: https://www.backhousejones.co.uk/events/
In this episode we discussed the OTC trap:
- Periods of grace.
- Financial standing.
- Other key areas which operators fall foul of.
The content of this podcast is correct at the time of broadcasting and isn’t meant to be specific legal advice. If you need advice, we recommend that you take proper legal advice for your individual situation.
Please leave us a review and of course details of any areas you would like us to cover in future episodes. We do read them and it helps others find our podcast. Enjoy!
Contact: marketing@backhouses.co.uk
Website: www.backhousejones.co.uk
BACK on Air is THE podcast for operators who have compliance on their mind and road transport at the heart of their business.
This podcast is a recording of our live fortnightly webinar held every other Friday. So, if you like what you hear and fancy joining the live event where you can ask questions, and vote on our interactive polls, Just register through this link: https://www.backhousejones.co.uk/events/
In this episode we discussed:
- Vans and HGVs into Europe.
- TC expectations on 3rd party trailers.
- Amends to the Highway Code - have they really changed much for you as operators?
The content of this podcast is correct at the time of broadcasting and isn’t meant to be specific legal advice. If you need advice, we recommend that you take proper legal advice for your individual situation.
Please leave us a review and of course details of any areas you would like us to cover in future episodes. We do read them and it helps others find our podcast. Enjoy!
Contact: marketing@backhouses.co.uk
Website: www.backhousejones.co.uk
BACK on Air is THE podcast for operators who have compliance on their mind and road transport at the heart of their business.
This podcast is a recording of our live fortnightly webinar held every other Friday. So, if you like what you hear and fancy joining the live event where you can ask questions, and vote on our interactive polls, Just register through this link: https://www.backhousejones.co.uk/events/
In this episode we discussed:
- The changes to the DVSA's enforcement of tacho record keeping.
- The dos and don'ts for maintenance schedules, looking specifically at PMI intervals amongst other things.
- The recent changes to the Highway Code regarding mobile phones and hand-held devices and how to handle this practically.
The content of this podcast is correct at the time of broadcasting and isn’t meant to be specific legal advice. If you need advice, we recommend that you take proper legal advice for your individual situation.
Please leave us a review and of course details of any areas you would like us to cover in future episodes. We do read them and it helps others find our podcast. Enjoy!
Contact: marketing@backhouses.co.uk
Website: www.backhousejones.co.uk
BACK on Air is THE podcast for operators who have compliance on their mind and road transport at the heart of their business.
This podcast is a recording of our live fortnightly webinar held every other Friday. So, if you like what you hear and fancy joining the live event where you can ask questions, and vote on our interactive polls, Just register through this link: https://www.backhousejones.co.uk/events/
In this episode we discussed:
- Key financial issues arising from the Spring Statement.
- Compliance v commerciality.
- The implications of cutting corners on your O-Licence.
- Obligations of the TM under the recent DVSA and TC guidance.
- The TC communicating effectively with the board.
The content of this podcast is correct at the time of broadcasting and isn’t meant to be specific legal advice. If you need advice, we recommend that you take proper legal advice for your individual situation.
Please leave us a review and of course details of any areas you would like us to cover in future episodes. We do read them and it helps others find our podcast. Enjoy!
Contact: marketing@backhouses.co.uk
Website: www.backhousejones.co.uk
BACK on Air is THE podcast for operators who have compliance on their mind and road transport at the heart of their business.
This podcast is a recording of our live fortnightly webinar held every other Friday. So, if you like what you hear and fancy joining the live event where you can ask questions, and vote on our interactive polls, Just register through this link: https://www.backhousejones.co.uk/events/
In this episode we discussed:
- The relationship between the O-licence holder and the driver (and where it can typically go wrong…).
- PSVAR and understanding the Equality Act.
- Heavy vehicle testing and how to challenge a result.
The content of this podcast is correct at the time of broadcasting and isn’t meant to be specific legal advice. If you need advice, we recommend that you take proper legal advice for your individual situation.
Please leave us a review and of course details of any areas you would like us to cover in future episodes. We do read them and it helps others find our podcast. Enjoy!
Contact: marketing@backhouses.co.uk
Website: www.backhousejones.co.uk