Hear from the Traffic Commissioner and Logistics UK's policy experts at this new event, aimed at providing senior leaders with the knowledge needed to navigate your role and responsibilities when being named on the O-licence of your company. As well as this we will look at the legal ramifications if things go wrong and how you can mitigate the impact to your operation.
With attendance you will benefit from a packed and informative programme, get and the peace of mind that you have a strategy to protect your O-licence from disrepute.
Expert speakers include:
- Kevin Green, Policy and Communications Director, Logistics UK
- Chris Yarsley, Senior Policy Manager, Logistics UK
- Miles Dorrington, Traffic Commissioner for the West Midlands
- Phil Lloyd, Head of Engineering Policy, Logistics UK
- Chris Powell, Partner, Weightmans
- Richard Wenham, Inspector, Metropolitan Police, Commercial Vehicle Unit
Sessions include:
- Key legal responsibilities of those mentioned on your company's Operator Licence.
- Role of the Traffic Commissioners.
- Emerging threats: keeping up with vehicle technology and maintenance requirements.
- Legal view on company directors responsibilities and risks.
- Dealing with fatal incidents where your driver and transport were involved: do you have a plan?
Programme details:
Chair's introduction and scene setting
Introductory welcome from our Chair, Kevin Green, on the importance for today's senior leaders to stay aware of key compliance challenges and risks to their transport operations.
Key legal responsibilities of those mentioned on your company's operator licence
Chris Yarsley covers the essential areas of responsibility all company directors, owners or partners named as the Operator Licence holder need to know, which are sometimes overlooked.
Role of the Traffic Commissioners
Miles Dorrington, explains the responsibilities and powers of the Traffic Commissioner, with insights into the possible risks liable to Operator Licence holders because of non-compliance. Brought to life with real examples of Public Enquiry outcomes, including cases with agency drivers and/or external Transport Managers.
Emerging threats: keeping up with vehicle technology and maintenance requirements
How do transport businesses manage technology in a responsible and compliant way? In this session, Phil Lloyd recognises the necessary role a Fleet Engineer plays within your business in today’s world, their functional requirements and what you as a senior leader should be checking-in with them about.
Phil takes a broader view of emerging technologies that encompass assisted-driving and fully self-driving technologies. Plus, he explores the potential impact and consequences of warning systems not working, such as DVS, for both the transport operator and the company director.
Legal view on company directors responsibilities and risks
Chris Powell will be looking into real-life examples of what non-compliance can cost for a business and its leaders.
Dealing with fatal incidents where your driver and transport were involved: do you have a plan?
Do you have a suitable strategy prepared if a serious situation or fatal incident should arise involving your fleet? Richard Wenham briefs the importance of being prepared with such a strategy. Hear a real case example of a company that was un-prepared and the significant legal fall-out that the company's Transport Manager and Director had to face. An enlightening session yet thought provoking so you can understand how to better implement the right strategy for your business.
Chair's wrap up
Closing session from our Chair on the programmes' key takeaways and future actions that you as senior leaders can put in place to ensure you are undertaking your legal requirements.
