FORS is providing an update on recent government and industry announcements, advice and guidance, to help members stay on top of the ongoing Coronavirus situation.
Recent updates include:
- Information issued by JAUPT on the remote delivery of Driver CPC stating plans to allow approved periodic trainers temporary authorisation to deliver approved courses remotely via digital platforms
- The Senior Traffic Commissioner updated advice for Heavy Goods (HGV) and Public Service Vehicle (PSV) Operators on the way they carry out their regulatory duties during this period
- The DVLA updated guidance which offers applicants detailed advice on how to submit an application amid the ongoing Coronavirus crisis
- Traffic Commissioners for Britain issued guidance for operator licensing, local bus service registration and vocational driver conduct
- New online and free Toolbox Talk on the Coronavirus situation launched by FORS Associate Road Skills to provide transport managers and directors with a management tool to help brief, educate and remind their drivers and staff about basic hygiene steps to protect themselves from infection
- New ‘COVID-19 Transport Toolkit’ launched by FORS Affinity Partner FleetCheck in collaboration with Driving For Better Business comprised of a series of short videos to help fleet operators and business owners navigate these new challenges
The page will be updated as further industry announcements are made, so check the page on a regular basis for the latest information.
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