Goods vehicle compliance checklist
Start here. Review your obligations across licensing, vehicles, drivers, and operations.
Operator licensing
Confirm your O-licence covers your current fleet size and operating centres.
Tachographs and drivers' hours
Check tachograph calibration, driver card downloads, and hours compliance.
Vehicle maintenance and MOT
Verify inspection schedules, defect reporting, and MOT currency.
Load security and overloading
Review weighbridge records and load securing procedures.
Driver CPC
Confirm all drivers hold valid Driver Qualification Cards.
Clean Air Zones
Check if your routes pass through Clean Air Zones and whether your fleet is compliant.
DVSA enforcement and OCRS
Understand how DVSA scores your compliance and what triggers enforcement action.