by OpenRoadTrainingBlog | Mar 1, 2026 | Blog
Getting your Operator’s Licence (often just called an O-Licence) is a massive milestone for any transport business. If you’re wondering how to apply for an operator’s licence, whether you’re a sole trader moving from a van to a 7.5-tonner, or a growing...
by OpenRoadTrainingBlog | Mar 1, 2026 | Blog
Hi there! I’m David Munro, a DVSA-approved driving instructor and classroom instructor here at Open Road Training Ltd. It’s vital to check CPC Hours if you want to stay compliant. If you’ve been behind the wheel of a HGV or a PCV for any length of time, you know the...
by OpenRoadTrainingBlog | Mar 1, 2026 | Blog
So, you’re looking at a pallet of chemicals or a few gas cylinders and wondering: “Do I actually need an ADR vocational training certificate to drive this?” Please note that this post is for information purposes only. Should you require specific advice,...
by OpenRoadTrainingBlog | Mar 1, 2026 | Blog
You’ve got (or you’re thinking of getting) a vehicle over 3,500kg (3.5 tonnes) and you use it a bit for personal stuff and a bit for work. The big question is: Do I need an Operator’s Licence? Do you need an operator’s licence (O licence)? This post sticks to...
