MICHAEL DUNLOP TRANSPORT CONSULTANCY LTD

From my base in Keith, Moray, I provide a variety of services to all HGV and PSV operators, solicitors and related organisations throughout Scotland and the UK . I have 15 years experience as a traffic examiner with the Vehicle and Operator Services Agency and can assist with the following: An audit or health check on your transport operation with clear advice and a written report to assist with compliance with regulations. The installation of compliant systems and procedures where none exist or the update and upgrade of current systems that may be out of date. This can include tachograph analysis, both analogue and digital, driving licence requirements, maintenance procedures, working time directive compliance, prevention of overloading etc. Advice and assistance for prospective new operators on becoming a licensed transport contractor, own account operator or owner driver from before application through to acquiring a licence and beyond. Assistance with changes to an operator licence including environmental advice on operating centres, adding or removing vehicles, changes of legal entity and CPC management.

Advice on the regulations surrounding the movement of abnormal loads (inc. STGO) and hazardous goods. Advice to agricultural undertakings in the legal requirements that appertain to their use of vehicles and machinery, including haulage activities, on public roads. To provide advice directly to operators with regard to Public Inquiries and the analysis and presentation of evidence. To act as an expert witness to law firms and assisting them with court action and Public Inquiries relating to transport related action.

The provision of training for management and drivers in tachographs and working time directive requirements. If your query is not mentioned above, please contact me and I will endeavour to directly help or at least point you in the right direction. I offer a confidential, personal and focused service.