Drivers Section

 

As a thriving transport division, the key to our success has been taking the time to really understand the world of transport and logistics. With many of our consultants having worked in the Transport and Distribution sectors, we have first hand knowledge of busy transport offices, distribution sites, the fast pace and quick responses needed to keep the operations running smoothly. We encourage regular site visits so our consultants really get to know your business and any changes and improvements that are being made

 

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  • Local Contracts
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  • Flexible working hours
  • Free Uniform & PPE
  • Good rates of pay
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  • Weekly paid
  • Holiday Pay
  • Stakeholder Pension Scheme

 

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Driving Time

 

Under the new Regulation driving time must not exceed an accumulated amount of: * 9 hours per day

 

* 56 hours in any one week

* 90 hours in total in a fortnight

 

Note: Daily driving time can be extended to 10 hours twice a week

Note: Your total working time, (driving time combined with all "other work") is governed by RT(WT)R, and must not exceed 60 hours in any one week or average over 48 hours in a "reference period" of between 17-26 weeks.

Driving Breaks

*After 4.5 hours of continuous driving a break of 45 minutes must be taken.

* If you take a break at any point during the 4.5 hours of driving, the first period must be at least 15 minutes in duration and the second period must be at least 30 minutes.

* You can no longer split the 45 minutes into three 15-minute breaks.

Daily Rest

During any 24-hour period a daily rest period must be taken:

* Minimum duration is 11 hours.

* This can be reduced to 9 hours on no more than three occasions between two weekly rest periods (no compensation required).

* Daily rest can be split into two periods. In this case, the first must be at least 3 hours and the second at least 9 hours, so that the total daily rest period, if split, becomes 12 hours.

 

Weekly Rest

After six 24-hour periods since your last weekly rest period a new one must begin. This weekly rest period:

* Must be a minimum of 45 hours.

*A reduction from 45 hours to a minimum of 24 hours can be applied once in any two consecutive weeks.

* Any reduction must be compensated for in full, in a single block, by the end of the third week in question.

* The compensation must be attached to a rest period of no less than 9 hours in duration.

*A rest period that begins in one week and falls into another week can be attached to either week.

Daily and Weekly periods of rest must be "uninterrupted". This means you must be able to freely dispose of your own time. if the period is "interrupted" then it may have to be repeated. An exception may apply to rest taken during ferry crossings, and to emergency situations - please ask your employer or refer directly to the Regulation for full details.

In a multi-manning situation, drivers must take a daily rest break of at least 9 hours, within 30 hours of the end of a daily or weekly rest period (during this period the vehicle must be stationary).

Drivers' Obligations

* You must comply with the new rest and break requirements.

 

* You are required to record as "other work" all activities defined as such under the RT(WT)R.

* You must use the "cross hammers" mode to record other work and the "packing case" to record availability.

* You must keep records of all driving periods for the current day and any generated by you in the previous 28 calendar days to produce in the event of a roadside check.

If your digital driver card becomes lost, stolen, or damaged you must comply with the manual entry requirements specified within Regulation 3821185 (amended).

 

Training

 

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