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 in our interactive polls — you can register here: https://backhousejones.co.uk/free-webinar/

In this episode, we’re diving into one of the biggest seasonal risks facing operators: drugs and alcohol in the workplace. As festive celebrations ramp up, so too do the challenges for operators trying to keep their workforce, and their operation, safe.

We’re joined by guest speaker Ean Lewin and Daniel Jones from D.tec International, leaders in drug and alcohol testing across safety-critical industries, to unpack why substance misuse remains a persistent and high-impact threat.

We explore:

• Why drugs and alcohol continue to be one of the most significant risks for operators
• Key responsibilities for senior leaders, directors and transport managers
• The dangers of “turning a blind eye” and the consequences when things go wrong
• How to mitigate Christmas party chaos (yes, it’s that time of year…)
• Managing temporary and seasonal staff
• What effective policies and procedures actually look like in practice

This session is packed with practical insights to help you navigate the festive period confidently and compliantly.

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.

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Contact: marketing@backhouses.co.uk

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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-up
• Incorrect recording of double manning
• The risks around micro movements
• Missing 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: marketing@backhouses.co.uk

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/

In this episode, we take a spooky twist on compliance! Our expert panel of ghostbusters guide operators through the haunted corridors of historic skeletons in your business, chilling compliance risks, and policies that might turn into pumpkins at midnight.

We explore:

• Maintenance nightmares – and how to exorcise them
• Public inquiries – navigating tricky investigations without getting spooked
• Complex applications – avoiding the ghosts in the paperwork
• Employment matters – keeping staff policies compliant and under control

As always, 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: marketing@backhouses.co.uk

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/

In this episode, we’re joined by Matt Eisenegger, Managing Director of a leading publishing business with deep roots in the commercial vehicle sector. Matt shares his expert insights on the future of large vehicles and the road transport industry.

We explore:

• Alternative fuels and net zero – where the sector stands now and what lies ahead
• The future of haulage and passenger transport – the opportunities and challenges operators should prepare for

Plus, as we look to the future, don’t forget your Autumn Audit: review your VOL, financial standing, maintenance, tyres, brake testing, and employment contracts to ensure your operation is winter-ready.

As always, 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: marketing@backhouses.co.uk

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/

In this episode, we focus on interviews under caution - what they mean, why they matter, and how best to approach them when dealing with various enforcement agencies.

We explore:

• Strategic tactics and common pitfalls
• Company vs. driver conflicts
• Voluntary attendees – what you need to know
• Managing adverse references
• The hidden dangers of an ‘informal chat’

Plus – timely updates on:

• Uninsured Loss Recovery (ULR) – how smart management can improve your cash flow.
• The hot topic of discrimination as we look at the powers of the driver and how to avoid passenger claims under the Equality Act 2010.

As always, 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: marketing@backhouses.co.uk

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, we dive deep into the world of tachographs with special guest Gordon Humphreys of Foster Transport Compliance, one of the UK’s leading authorities on tachographs and drivers’ hours regulations.

In this one-hour special, we explore:

• Long-distance and split registrations
• Mixed-use work and compliance risks (haulage, bus & coach)
• AETR and domestic hours
• Micro-movement analysis
• Driver training, assessments, and effective management
  …and much more.

Whether you’re managing a fleet, driving on the front line, or ensuring compliance across your organisation, this episode is packed with practical insights to help you stay informed and compliant

As always, 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: marketing@backhouses.co.uk

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/

We’re BACK on Air! After a short summer break, our free live webinar and podcast returns, kicking off the autumn series with a bang.

In this episode, our expert team brings you the very latest in road transport compliance, including:

• DVSA’s updated brake testing guidelines for HGVs and trailers
• The rollout of blind spot information systems—does your vehicle need one, and how to retrofit?
• The Traffic Commissioner’s annual report
• The latest amendments to the Employment Rights Draft Bill—what’s next, and how to prepare
• …plus more hot topics from the last 6 weeks in regulation

Whether you’re an operator, transport manager, HR lead, or compliance professional, this is your chance to get up to speed and stay compliant as we head into autumn.

As always, 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: marketing@backhouses.co.uk

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/

Sign off for summer with us – it’s the final BACK on Air before our summer break!

In this special episode, we’re handing the mic to you. BACK by popular demand, this live Q&A session is your chance to get answers straight from our legal experts—before we pause for the summer (don’t worry, we’ll be back on 5 September).

We cover:

• Your burning compliance and transport law questions—big or small
• Hot topics and queries left over from previous sessions
• Key legal considerations to keep you covered over the summer period

Whether you're an operator, transport manager, HR lead, or compliance professional, this episode is your legal pit stop before the break.

As always, 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: marketing@backhouses.co.uk

www.backhousejones.co.uk