Audits

Our Systems and Procedures Audit is designed to check that you comply with the wide range of legislation that applies to you as a road haulier. You will receive a report on our findings together with easy-to-understand guidance on how to deal with any areas where improvement may be necessary.

The Audit includes checks on:

Operator’s licence: details on the licence, the type of licence, conditions attached, adequate margins, vehicle inspection intervals etc.

Insurance requirements and supplier contracts: are there valid insurance certificates for motor vehicles, Employer’s & Public Liability, goods-in-transit etc?

Employment matters including contracts of employment: is a job application form in use, are driver licences and qualifi cations confirmed, are agency drivers checked, have written terms and conditions of employment been issued etc?

Health and Safety: does the company have a written health and safety policy, procedures and risk assessments etc?

Maintenance arrangement and facilities: are systems in place as recommended in the Guide to Maintaining Roadworthiness, i.e. defect reporting, brake testing, tyre depth and smoke emission checks etc?

Management controls for Drivers’ Hours, Road Transport (Working Time) Regulations, the Tachograph and Speed Limiters: are procedures in place for checking tachograph records and dealing with any infringements etc?

Operational issues such as Drivers’ Licences and Overloading: are driver licence checks carried out, are procedures in place to prevent overloading etc?

What do members think?

“A most useful exercise, a must for all operators to help keep on top of legislation. Above all, the audit is great value for money.”

Martin Monk, Davies Haulage (Bawtry)

To find out more contact your Regional Office.