Conference programme
Chair's welcome and scene setting
Jonathan Walker, Head of Cities and Infrastructure Policy, Logistics UK
Industry panel: Effectively managing compliance challenges
This panel will cover areas such as o-licencing, Driver CPC, GB Domestic Hours.
Adrian Wanford, Group Transport Compliance Manager, Balfour Beatty
Mike Jones, Head of Fleet Compliance and UK Driver Training, Veolia
Tom Griffith, Manager - Member Advice Centre, Logistics UK
Dan Crutchington, Manager - Compliance Information, Logistics UK
Decarbonisation case studies: hear from the operators
This session will explore decarbonisation options for public services.
Stephen Offley, Transport Lead - Net Zero team, Wales and West Utilities
Richard Muirhead, Director of Commercial Services, West Mercia Police
ADR rules are changing
Risk management when dealing with dangerous substances.
Percy Thrower, Manager - Dangerous Goods Information, Logistics UK
Vehicle maintenance standards
With the industry guidance for maintaining vehicles receiving recent updates, this session focuses on the Guide to Maintaining Roadworthiness changes, looking at the reasons for laden brake testing and the options available to remain compliant.
Martin Candish, Head of Compliance Information, Logistics UK
Operating Passenger Carrying vehicles for local authorities
This session will discuss Section 19 permits and how they affect the common areas of transport eg drivers’ hours, driver licensing and Driver CPC and common misconceptions and/or difficulties they face operating permit vehicles.
Andrew Hague, Transport Manager - Fleet and Transport Services, Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council
How to benefit from industry apprenticeships scheme
Annie Graham will explore how apprenticeships can boost the workforce and change perceptions of the industry.
Annie Graham, Apprenticeship Manager, Logistics UK
De-risking complex public service operations: driver management, fleet control and o licence compliance
In this talk, transport solicitor Chris Powell, Partner at Weightmans LLP will be exploring some of the specific regulatory and personnel management challenges that can arise when the operator licensing regime is applied to complex public service logistics operations. Drawing upon his years of experience advising and representing public service operators at Traffic Commissioner Public Inquiries and Driver Conduct hearings, Chris will be examining these risks and looking at how they can be overcome.
Chris Powell, Partner, Weightmans
Chair's wrap up and close
Jonathan Walker, Head of Cities and Infrastructure Policy, Logistics UK
Please note: programme subject to change.
