My son in law owns the 7.5 ton lorry I currently drive and has just got the operators license. What books and records does he need to keep to keep within the law?, where can u obtain these record books from?
if he,s got the o licence then he should know EXACTLY what records to keep i.e maintenance, drivers hours ect, or he wont have an o licence for very long, me friend
tell him to have a look on the vosa website everthing you need is on there regarding the law and operating legally
How did he obtain a O licence with no knowledge of the haulage industry??
If it’s a restricted o licence there’s no need to hold or employ a cpc holder.
but he still has to get 6 weekly checks and keep a record of them and still has to adhere to drivers hours law and also keep a record of them, and his son in law should have known this if he is the licence holder.
kr79:
If it’s a restricted o licence there’s no need to hold or employ a cpc holder.
I understand that but I thought there had to be some sort if industry knowledge even on a basic level like lorries have wheels etc which the I licence holder had to display prior to being granted a licence.
Judging by the tone if the OP (if not the content) the chap referred to has barely seen a ■■■■■■■ lorry never mind having a clue what is required of an operator
Thanks to all for reply, its a restricted o license, the lorry is to be inspected every 10 weeks by a approved garage with all the necessary paper work. He knows all the basics but just concerned that theres nothing missing.
I was sent to the weighbridge last week by police and they went through the lorry with a fine tooth comb, all was in order but never looked for my license or checked tachograph.
10 weeks seems an awfully big gap between inspections, even for a 7.5 ton doing light work I would ask him to recheck that, but anyway as long as he keeps it maintained and files the check sheet from the garage, stick rigidly to drivers hours regs, especially nowadays with the instant fines, dos,nt overload it plus check the usual stuff regularly i.e tyres, brakes, lights ect then he wont go far wrong and that’s about it
weewulliewinkie:
10 weeks seems an awfully big gap between inspections, even for a 7.5 ton doing light work I would ask him to recheck that, but anyway as long as he keeps it maintained and files the check sheet from the garage, stick rigidly to drivers hours regs, especially nowadays with the instant fines, dos,nt overload it plus check the usual stuff regularly i.e tyres, brakes, lights ect then he wont go far wrong and that’s about it
Thanks, the guy in the yard next to us has two artics on the road and no o license, he says he cant afford it, he’s in business now 4 years, can they not check or trace if he has a o license
weewulliewinkie:
10 weeks seems an awfully big gap between inspections, even for a 7.5 ton doing light work
Our inspection periods are set at 12 weeks, this is part of our O’licence agreement. However our trucks only do about 30,000kms a year. It all depends on what type of work the trucks will be on and the estimated mileage. They have the guidelines on the notes when you fill out your O’licence application.
Tipper Tom:
kr79:
If it’s a restricted o licence there’s no need to hold or employ a cpc holder.I understand that but I thought there had to be some sort if industry knowledge even on a basic level like lorries have wheels etc which the I licence holder had to display prior to being granted a licence.
Judging by the tone if the OP (if not the content) the chap referred to has barely seen a [zb] lorry never mind having a clue what is required of an operator
On a restricted licence all you really have to do is sign the application, and the part that states you understand your responsibilities as an Operator.
muckles:
Tipper Tom:
kr79:
If it’s a restricted o licence there’s no need to hold or employ a cpc holder.I understand that but I thought there had to be some sort if industry knowledge even on a basic level like lorries have wheels etc which the I licence holder had to display prior to being granted a licence.
Judging by the tone if the OP (if not the content) the chap referred to has barely seen a [zb] lorry never mind having a clue what is required of an operator
On a restricted licence all you really have to do is sign the application, and the part that states you understand your responsibilities as an Operator.
As easy as that ■■ Oh for ■■■■’s sake
ytre:
weewulliewinkie:
10 weeks seems an awfully big gap between inspections, even for a 7.5 ton doing light work I would ask him to recheck that, but anyway as long as he keeps it maintained and files the check sheet from the garage, stick rigidly to drivers hours regs, especially nowadays with the instant fines, dos,nt overload it plus check the usual stuff regularly i.e tyres, brakes, lights ect then he wont go far wrong and that’s about itThanks, the guy in the yard next to us has two artics on the road and no o license, he says he cant afford it, he’s in business now 4 years, can they not check or trace if he has a o license
4 years?
I reckon there’s a bit more to the story then mate. 
muckles:
weewulliewinkie:
10 weeks seems an awfully big gap between inspections, even for a 7.5 ton doing light workOur inspection periods are set at 12 weeks, this is part of our O’licence agreement. However our trucks only do about 30,000kms a year. It all depends on what type of work the trucks will be on and the estimated mileage. They have the guidelines on the notes when you fill out your O’licence application.
Does your OCRS not come into the gap between inspections as well??
Tipper Tom:
muckles:
weewulliewinkie:
10 weeks seems an awfully big gap between inspections, even for a 7.5 ton doing light workOur inspection periods are set at 12 weeks, this is part of our O’licence agreement. However our trucks only do about 30,000kms a year. It all depends on what type of work the trucks will be on and the estimated mileage. They have the guidelines on the notes when you fill out your O’licence application.
Does your OCRS not come into the gap between inspections as well??
I don’t know about that, but I’m sure if your trucks get found with maintenance issues at roadside checks or at test, then question will be asked about the frequency and quality of your inspection regime.
muckles:
Tipper Tom:
muckles:
weewulliewinkie:
10 weeks seems an awfully big gap between inspections, even for a 7.5 ton doing light workOur inspection periods are set at 12 weeks, this is part of our O’licence agreement. However our trucks only do about 30,000kms a year. It all depends on what type of work the trucks will be on and the estimated mileage. They have the guidelines on the notes when you fill out your O’licence application.
Does your OCRS not come into the gap between inspections as well??
I don’t know about that, but I’m sure if your trucks get found with maintenance issues at roadside checks or at test, then question will be asked about the frequency and quality of your inspection regime.
That was my thinking too
Even as a restricted operator you need to demonstrate systems for compliance with drivers hours, WTD and defect/nil defect reporting from daily checks. Or should.
You need to read 'VOSAs guide to maintaining roadworthyness". It’s all in there with example check sheets etc.
Hi there,
Could anyone tell me if I can use my operators license in UK? I’ve got EU and I am looking for work as sub contractor. Most of them offering jobs inside UK.
Thanks in advance
A.
ahrunaz:
Hi there,Could anyone tell me if I can use my operators license in UK? I’ve got EU and I am looking for work as sub contractor. Most of them offering jobs inside UK.
Thanks in advanceA.
I would think not, you need an O’licence specified for the place or places where you’ll base your trucks in that Traffic Area. It’s a non transferable system, so you can’t just move your operation from one place to another.