BACK on Air by Backhouse Jones

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://backhousejones.co.uk/free-webinar/

This week on our free BACK on air webinar, prosecutions are BACK! the team discuss:

• Lorries, cyclists, GoPro evidence - where are we now?
• Being prosecuted for overloading.
• Disciplining and managing drivers that have overloaded a vehicle.
• Third-party complaints against drivers - witness and dash-cam evidence.
• Propose to revoke letters and time limited interims.

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!

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://backhousejones.co.uk/free-webinar/

To acknowledge International Women's Day, this week Jonathon speaks with some of our high flying female lawyers on the subjects that matter to you including: Clandestine entrants; Accidents and uninsured loss recoveries -  could you be entitled to more cash? Recent important developments in people management; a whistle stop tour of the Spring Statement -  from an operator's perspective. We also be joined by two guests:Alison Edwards, Director of Policy and External Relations at the CPT. Kerri Cheek,  Director of Women in Bus and Coach.Our guests will be joining in the discussion and speaking about various transport related operational matters and the Women in Bus and Coach initiative.

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!

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://backhousejones.co.uk/free-webinar/

Any accident involving your vehicles or employees is a stressful experience and one that requires a careful, sensitive and considered approach whether the accident is of a minor nature or one with catastrophic consequences. Having a plan in place before an accident occurs is critical to an effective response. This week we look at:

•key first steps;
•looking after your drivers;
•policies and internal reporting;
•training;
•notifications; and
•handling the media.

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://backhousejones.co.uk/free-webinar/

Looking to apply for a new O-licence or vary your existing one(s)?  It may not be as much of a smooth ride as you think.  So, this week on our BACK on air FREE webinar, as well as the usual favourites,  we welcomed our specialist applications and variations team to take questions and dispense some pearls of wisdom on:

•the dos and don'ts of making an O-licence application or variation;
•handling more complex applications and variations;
•keeping your business out of the PI spotlight.

We also discuss workplace transport and segregation of vehicles and pedestrians, both involving large vehicles as we have interesting news from recent cases.

Finally, we give you an update on the truck cartel case.

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://backhousejones.co.uk/free-webinar/

The first BACK on air FREE webinar of 2024 with a full compliment of road regulatory, corporate and people management experts this week, discussing:

• Self employed drivers – the TC view.​
• In the blink of an eye – the impact of accidents on employees​.
• M&A’s - trend update 2023 and forecast for 2024.

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://backhousejones.co.uk/free-webinar/

As 2023 draws to a close, on our last webinar of the year, the team will be looked back at some of the lessons learned in 2023 and what to expect as we leap into 2024.  There  will also be a special focus on operators using self-employed drivers, which in the light of a recent decision, we believe will be a key area under scrutiny by the Traffic Commissioners in 2024.

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://backhousejones.co.uk/free-webinar/

This week the team talk about and take questions on:  

• Can you drive without an up-to-date licence?
• Avoiding endorsement penalty points if your vehicle is defective.
• Managing requests to identify the driver of a vehicle alleged to have committed a road traffic offence.
• The comeback of rolled-up holiday and even more changes to holiday pay.
• New legislation on the employer’s duty to prevent sexual harassment of employees.

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://backhousejones.co.uk/free-webinar/

This week, the team debates navigating the twists and turns of road transport compliance focussing on:

• The latest update regarding LST (Longer Semi Trailers).
• Flexible Bus Services.
• Legal loop holes – do they still exist and during ethical times, is it right to take advantage of any ‘gap’ in the law?

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://backhousejones.co.uk/free-webinar/

BACK by popular demand! - As the Christmas party season approaches, we have a second 90 minute drugs and alcohol special with guest-speaker Ean Lewin from D.tec International Limited.  D.tec International Limited provide drug and alcohol testing services and equipment for safety critical employees, as well as all 43 police forces in England, Wales and Scotland. Ean and the team discuss: 

• With 40% of industrial accidents being linked to substance abuse, is this a problem too big for businesses to handle? 
• The role of senior managers and directors.
• The risks of turning a blind eye.
• Mitigating Christmas party havoc.
• Managing seasonal recruitment.
• Implementing a policy, educating, deterring and detecting.

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://backhousejones.co.uk/free-webinar/

Behind most successful businesses there is usually a great team. Teamwork divides the task and multiplies the success. Managing your O-Licence is no exception to this. This week the team and its guest speakers Lindsay Plummer and  Gary Wood from Plumwood Ltd examines the role of third party transport consultants as part of the team in businesses with transport at the heart of them and takes a closer look at:

• Why should you use a transport consultant.
• When you shouldn't use one.
• The different roles of a transport consultant and transport solicitor.
• Working to best practice standards.
• Avoiding a PI.
• Putting your best foot forward at PI and afterwards.
• Handling enforcement action.
• The importance of credibility.

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