IN ITS response to government’s call for evidence, Logistics UK has supported the move to allow Earned Recognition (ER) operators to either carry out their own MOT testing on vehicles and trailers or delegate the responsibility to their third-party maintenance provider, subject to them meeting additional compliance requirements.
These changes would replace the current system in which DVSA undertakes all Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs) and Public Service Vehicles (PSVs) annual tests through privately owned Authorised Test Facilities (ATFs).
Phil Lloyd, head of engineering policy at Logistics UK, commented: “Allowing ER operators to MOT test their own vehicles would increase efficiency and reduce costs as the booking of the test can be scheduled along with the maintenance of the vehicle, reducing the time the vehicle is off the road.”
Logistics UK is urging that these proposed changes be implemented as soon as possible; however, in the meantime: “DVSA should provide a greater guarantee of requested ATFs slots for all operators, with increased flexibility around days or hours testing offered by DVSA.”
In its response, Logistics UK has also highlighted the need for DfT to work with Traffic Commissioners throughout the consultation process.
