IRTE News
DSA guide to Driver CPC exemptions
13th May 2013
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The Driving Standards Agency (DSA) has published a guide to Driver CPC exemptions. Laying out a series of scenarios, the guide is intended to clarify the wording of certain exemptions and help those in the industry make an informed decision as to whether or not they need to start moving towards gaining Driver CPC.
HGV Road User Levy Act becomes law
8th Apr 2013
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The HGV Road User Levy Act became law on 28 February, paving the way for what the Department for Transport says is a fairer deal for UK hauliers.
Traffic Commissioner warns industry
3rd Apr 2013
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East of England traffic commissioner Richard Turfitt has reminded operators and CPC holders of the risks to licences and personal repute, if they allow third parties to act as brokers in appointing transport managers.
IRTE Workshop Accreditation gets extension
25th Mar 2013
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IRTE Workshop Accreditation - IRTE's stamp of approval for commercial and passenger carrying maintenance providers - has now been extended to three years.
Working group established for technicians
5th Mar 2013
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The Freight Transport Association (FTA), the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) and IRTE (Institute of Road Transport Engineers) have established a working group to create a career path for UK transport technicians.