Guidance: Driving a van
Who can drive a van, the speed limits and weight limits that apply, and rules on loading, drivers' hours and maintenance.
Who can drive a van, the speed limits and weight limits that apply, and rules on loading, drivers' hours and maintenance.
As a van driver, you need to stay within the weight limits when you're driving and not overload it.
Poor load securing can lead to death or serious injury.
Good practice to follow when securing loads
This guide provides operators from different sectors of industry with useful information on how DVSA and other regulators expect loads to be secured when in transit.
How the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency enforces the rules on securing loads.
Roles and responsibilities in the transport chain for securing loads.
This document is for commercial vehicle drivers and fleet operators and aims to highlight the importance of preventing and minimising diesel spillages on the SRN.
When there is a diesel spillage on the SRN it has a financial, social, environmental and economic impact. The repercussions affect those directly involved, other drivers and the UK economy.
Grey fleet drivers represent one of the single most at-risk groups for businesses today. Why? Peter Golding, Managing Director of FleetCheck says it's because many businesses simply do not realise the level of responsibility they have.