Tachograph compliance, Transport Manager skills and the new EU Entry/Exit System

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/In this episode, we dig deep into tachograph compliance, an area attracting increasing attention from the Office of the Traffic Commissioner. With more investigations, rising enquiries, and a growing number of tachograph-related hearings, it’s clear the focus is sharpening.But what’s driving this spike? And why now?We break down the familiar, but still common, compliance pitfalls, including:Insufficient training, analysis, and follow-upIncorrect recording of double manningThe risks around micro movementsMissing mileage (with some operators still tolerating 3–5km discrepancies)After unpacking the tachograph landscape, we shift gears to look at handling “difficult conversations” and the people skills every transport manager needs to keep their operation moving smoothly.We also cover the new EU Entry/Exit System (EES) — what the stricter rules mean in practice, how the changes will affect commercial vehicle movements, and what operators can do now to prepare with confidence.This podcast is correct at the time of broadcast and is not a substitute for tailored legal advice. If you need specific help, please seek professional legal guidance.Like the episode? Leave us a review and let us know what you'd like us to cover next, we read every one, and your feedback helps others find us.Contact: [email protected]

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