BACK on Air is THE podcast for operators who have compliance on their mind and road transport at the heart of their business.

This podcast is a recording of our live  fortnightly webinar held every other Friday.  So, if you like what you hear and fancy joining the live event where you can ask questions, and vote on our interactive polls, Just register through this link: https://www.backhousejones.co.uk/events/

As 2022 draws to a close, it's a bumper Christmas special this week where the team discussed what you can expect to see from 2023 including: 

•Financial standing and your O-licence.
•Tacho rules enforcement.
•Bus reliability and punctuality.
•The driver shortage and IR35.
•Contract management.

The content of this podcast is correct at the time of broadcasting and isn’t meant to be specific legal advice.  If you need advice, we recommend that you take proper legal advice for your individual situation.

Please leave us a review and of course details of any areas you would like us to cover in future episodes.  We do read them and it helps others find our podcast. Enjoy!

Contact: [email protected]
Website: www.backhousejones.co.uk

BACK on Air is THE podcast for operators who have compliance on their mind and road transport at the heart of their business.

This podcast is a recording of our live  fortnightly webinar held every other Friday.  So, if you like what you hear and fancy joining the live event where you can ask questions, and vote on our interactive polls, Just register through this link: https://www.backhousejones.co.uk/events/

Some reports have shown November to be a month when more road accidents occur in the UK.  Whether you believe this or not, with its full quota of dark and gloomy days and nights, the chances of  being involved in a serious accident are probably more likely.  This week the team looked at:

• What happens if you have an accident?
• How to handle being interviewed under caution by the Police.
• Can your adviser act for your company and your driver?
• How does maintenance link in with having an accident?
• Other health and safety issues.

The content of this podcast is correct at the time of broadcasting and isn’t meant to be specific legal advice.  If you need advice, we recommend that you take proper legal advice for your individual situation.

Please leave us a review and of course details of any areas you would like us to cover in Your employees' health and your business future episodes.  We do read them and it helps others find our podcast. Enjoy!

Contact: [email protected]
Website: www.backhousejones.co.uk

BACK on Air is THE podcast for operators who have compliance on their mind and road transport at the heart of their business.

This podcast is a recording of our live  fortnightly webinar held every other Friday.  So, if you like what you hear and fancy joining the live event where you can ask questions, and vote on our interactive polls, Just register through this link: https://www.backhousejones.co.uk/events/

One thing that is certain in business is that nothing stays the same.  This week the team looked at some of the unprecedented changes through both words and deeds that have happened in the UK recently that may affect operators including:

• what has been done to the mini-budget;
• what people are saying we can expect from the new Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak;
• banter in the workplace and how a few words can lead to changes for your personnel. How to ensure you control the narrative; and
• some recent changes to the road regulatory landscape.

The content of this podcast is correct at the time of broadcasting and isn’t meant to be specific legal advice.  If you need advice, we recommend that you take proper legal advice for your individual situation.

Please leave us a review and of course details of any areas you would like us to cover in future episodes.  We do read them and it helps others find our podcast. Enjoy!

Contact: [email protected]
Website: www.backhousejones.co.uk

BACK on Air is THE podcast for operators who have compliance on their mind and road transport at the heart of their business.

This podcast is a recording of our live  fortnightly webinar held every other Friday.  So, if you like what you hear and fancy joining the live event where you can ask questions, and vote on our interactive polls, Just register through this link: https://www.backhousejones.co.uk/events/

Tired of people weaselling out of agreements? Join our webinar and learn a few tricks of your own!
 
This week the team are looking at managing difficult commercial relationships including:

•handling long-term contracts;
•fuel escalation clauses;
•penalty clauses and much more....

Find out what’s happening in the acquisition world and finally, get your fill of the very latest in regulatory developments and what’s on the radar of the TCs.

The content of this podcast is correct at the time of broadcasting and isn’t meant to be specific legal advice.  If you need advice, we recommend that you take proper legal advice for your individual situation.

Please leave us a review and of course details of any areas you would like us to cover in future episodes.  We do read them and it helps others find our podcast. Enjoy!

Contact: [email protected]
Website: www.backhousejones.co.uk

BACK on Air is THE podcast for operators who have compliance on their mind and road transport at the heart of their business.

This podcast is a recording of our live  fortnightly webinar held every other Friday.  So, if you like what you hear and fancy joining the live event where you can ask questions, and vote on our interactive polls, Just register through this link: https://www.backhousejones.co.uk/events/

Transport Manager special -  This week our expert road regulatory panel look at the increase in power the Traffic Commissioners have over the role of the Transport Manager in the light of the recent changes in legislation. 
 
This will be relevant to many operators and therefore our team discuss scenarios and look at: 

• what has changed;
• how this may affect your business generally; and
• the HR implications. 

We also look at the unofficial mini-budget from last week, what this means for operators and the wider implications.

The content of this podcast is correct at the time of broadcasting and isn’t meant to be specific legal advice.  If you need advice, we recommend that you take proper legal advice for your individual situation.

Please leave us a review and of course details of any areas you would like us to cover in future episodes.  We do read them and it helps others find our podcast. Enjoy!

Contact: [email protected]
Website: www.backhousejones.co.uk

BACK on Air is THE podcast for operators who have compliance on their mind and road transport at the heart of their business. 

This podcast is a recording of our live  fortnightly webinar held every other Friday.  So, if you like what you hear and fancy joining the live event where you can ask questions, and vote on our interactive polls, Just register through this link: https://www.backhousejones.co.uk/events/

Wheel security and tyre management special -  This week our expert road regulatory panel are joined by a guest speaker - Gary Thomas, Director at Wheely-Safe Ltd.

Gary speaks about Wheely-Safe's latest generation wheel loss detection system, which combines brake and hub temperature monitoring with an intelligent TPMS and has become one of the first products recognised by the DVSA. 
 
Gary and the team also discuss scenarios about:

• wheel loss;
• wheel security; and
• tyre management systems. 

The content of this podcast is correct at the time of broadcasting and isn’t meant to be specific legal advice.  If you need advice, we recommend that you take proper legal advice for your individual situation.

Please leave us a review and of course details of any areas you would like us to cover in future episodes.  We do read them and it helps others find our podcast. Enjoy!

Contact: [email protected]
Website: www.backhousejones.co.uk

BACK on Air is THE podcast for operators who have compliance on their mind and road transport at the heart of their business.  

This podcast is a recording of our live  fortnightly webinar held every other Friday.  So, if you like what you hear and fancy joining the live event where you can ask questions, and vote on our interactive polls, Just register through this link: https://www.backhousejones.co.uk/events/

Spotlight on PI - this week the team discussed:

• Tacho rules enforcement update.
• What the Traffic Commissioner is looking at when you appear before him in a PI - the gravity of the situation, key questions, the relationship of trust and the likelihood of compliance going forward.
• How to prepare for a PI and have control over the outcome.
• The practicalities of appointing a new Transport Manager.

The content of this podcast is correct at the time of broadcasting and isn’t meant to be specific legal advice.  If you need advice, we recommend that you take proper legal advice for your individual situation.

Please leave us a review and of course details of any areas you would like us to cover in Your employees' health and your business future episodes.  We do read them and it helps others find our podcast. Enjoy!

Contact: [email protected]
Website: www.backhousejones.co.uk

BACK on Air is THE podcast for operators who have compliance on their mind and road transport at the heart of their business.  

This podcast is a recording of our live  fortnightly webinar held every other Friday.  So, if you like what you hear and fancy joining the live event where you can ask questions, and vote on our interactive polls, Just register through this link: https://www.backhousejones.co.uk/events/

The information "highway" - In a World where it seems operators are frequently being asked for information, this week the team discussed:

• Written Police requests for driver identity.
• DVSA requests to produce tacho and drivers’ hours information.
• O-licence applications.
• What to do if you come across a fuel escalator clause.

The content of this podcast is correct at the time of broadcasting and isn’t meant to be specific legal advice.  If you need advice, we recommend that you take proper legal advice for your individual situation.

Please leave us a review and of course details of any areas you would like us to cover in future episodes.  We do read them and it helps others find our podcast. Enjoy!

Contact: [email protected]
Website: www.backhousejones.co.uk

BACK on Air is THE podcast for operators who have compliance on their mind and road transport at the heart of their business.  

This podcast is a recording of our live  fortnightly webinar held every other Friday.  So, if you like what you hear and fancy joining the live event where you can ask questions, and vote on our interactive polls, Just register through this link: https://www.backhousejones.co.uk/events/

In this episode the team discuss some key changes that have recently come into force and others which are on the horizon:

• Updated sentences for driving offences.
• The end of paper O-Licence applications.
• Traffic Commissioners for Great Britain Annual report.
• Mobile phone use and fatalities.

The content of this podcast is correct at the time of broadcasting and isn’t meant to be specific legal advice.  If you need advice, we recommend that you take proper legal advice for your individual situation.

Please leave us a review and of course details of any areas you would like us to cover in future episodes.  We do read them and it helps others find our podcast. Enjoy!

Contact: [email protected]
Website: www.backhousejones.co.uk