The current situation with COVID-19 has caused several changes to be made to regulations for drivers and haulage operators. We have summarised these in the sections below.
COVID-19
Hauliers heading for France to get tested before travelling to ports
We strongly urge HGV drivers travelling to or via France to ensure they have a negative COVID test before heading to ports. Those using Kent ports are now also legally required to have a Kent Access Permit.
Driver Qualification Card update
The issuing of new Driver Qualification Cards (DQC) to professional lorry and bus drivers who had received a 7-month extension to the validity of their DQC.