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UK PROFESSIONAL DRIVERS FORUMS OWNER AND FLEET OPERATORS FORUM (INTERACTIVE)
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Hi
Thank you for the add.

Despite my many years in administration, this is the first time I’ve had anything to do with trucks, namely 3.5t dropsided and 7.5t dropsided. I know I don’t need to do anything about the 3.5t ones. However the company I work for have decided to purchase 2 x 7.5t twin axle, rigid, dropsided trucks. I applied for the Operators licence for the first lorry, then they decided to get a second. I’ve applied for the interim licence and will send an amendement form once the full licence has been granted.

I know this may seem a dim question, but is the tacho included in the lorry or is it something I need to organise as soon as the lorry’s are delivered (2nd hand lorrys’). Am I missing anything else that I should be doing as well please?

Sorry for the questions - seemed the most logical and helpful place to ask.

Many thanks in advance
H

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Tachos are fitted by the manufacturer so they should already be in. You do need to check their calibration date. They need to be calibrated every 2 years. There should be a sticker somewhere around the driver’s door that has the date of the last calibration on it.

The other thing to watch out for is your 3.5 tonners, they DO need a tacho fitted if you pull any trailers.

Lots of info here.

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Thank you Lonewolf Yorks.