New Freight Transport Association DVD helps operators check driving licence entitlement

Understanding and effectively checking driving licences is vital in protecting transport operations against potential accidents and the penalties resulting from non-compliance. A new two-disc package Driver Licensing for Goods Vehicles, produced by the Freight Transport Association (FTA) with the support of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA), helps those who are responsible for checking driving licences to understand why the checks are important, as well as ensuring they are competent to carry them out.


The first 12-minute DVD explains the problems of failing to check drivers' licences properly, the format of driving licences including security features, categories and restrictions and how to carry out checks.


The second disc provides guidance on Driver CPC records and compliance, information relating to EU and other non-UK licences, and other information, notes and tools, including FTA's Driver CPC record and planner spreadsheet.


The Driver Licensing for Goods Vehicles DVD is available from Shopfta at £25 for FTA members, £40 for non-members, with discounts for multiple copies.