Sorry if this has been discussed before; I did a search, but couldn’t find anything relevant…
I’ve had a look at the regulations around the WTD, and from what I gather, it does not apply to those who are ‘genuinely self employed’…
As an OD (Ltd), does this basically mean I can ignore the WTD … I’m sure the answer is obvious, but I’d much rather look a ■■■ on here, than in front of some officious official type… 
The Road Transport (Working Time) Regulations 2005 apply to self employed drivers just like employed drivers.
The only difference is that as an O/D you can probably ignore it easier than most employed drivers 
el_presidente:
As an OD (Ltd), does this basically mean I can ignore the WTD … I’m sure the answer is obvious, but I’d much rather look a ■■■ on here, than in front of some officious official type…
This is correct but only if you drive a V8 Scania.
xichrisxi:
el_presidente:
As an OD (Ltd), does this basically mean I can ignore the WTD … I’m sure the answer is obvious, but I’d much rather look a ■■■ on here, than in front of some officious official type…This is correct but only if you drive a V8 Scania.
Ok, think I get the message.
Has anyone in UK transport sector ever been prosecuted for breach of WTD??
COMPLETELY ignored by vast majority of NI transport firms!!![emoji52]
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xichrisxi:
el_presidente:
As an OD (Ltd), does this basically mean I can ignore the WTD … I’m sure the answer is obvious, but I’d much rather look a ■■■ on here, than in front of some officious official type…This is correct but only if you drive a V8 Scania.
Great im in a v8 at the moment id better not get a volvo
Off subject slightly ,Im a self employed welder /Car restorer ,How easy is it to go self employed in trucks ?I don’t see myself as an employee etc
Albert1:
Off subject slightly ,Im a self employed welder /Car restorer ,How easy is it to go self employed in trucks ?I don’t see myself as an employee etc
Prob VERY easy if you’ve got bit of experience,
most firms will bite your arm off if you can cover a truck that’s needing a driver for Sat/Sun.[emoji6]
Just don’t sell yourself short when quoting “hourly rate” that you’ll charge via an invoice as SE casual.
Suggest around £12/14hr for weekend cover so as not to scare TM off and the fact it’s only casual PT work your after.[emoji41]
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If you have a full time job then drive a truck then have a bad accident were a person is killed or injured you will do time, if hse think you have over worked after they have b.een into your computer and phone ect you will do time still £12 …14 per hour not bad hey. 
fuse:
If you have a full time job then drive a truck then have a bad accident were a person is killed or injured you will do time, if hse think you have over worked after they have b.een into your computer and phone ect you will do time still £12 …14 per hour not bad hey.
Only mentioned either work a Sat or Sun and not get too “greedy” if already working FT outside transport!![emoji6]
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