Walkaround checks for London HGV & van operators
London adds a layer of scrutiny no other city matches — from dense urban multidrop to the Direct Vision Standard for HGVs. HaulGuard keeps the daily compliance basics rock-solid underneath it all.
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HaulGuard for London operators
Operating in London means more vulnerable road users, more enforcement and more rules on top of the standard DVSA duties. Whatever else you manage, the daily walkaround and defect record is the foundation — and HaulGuard makes it fast and audit-ready.
Freight around London
Greater London combines heavy urban delivery with schemes like the Ultra Low Emission Zone and TfL's Direct Vision Standard, which requires a safety permit for larger HGVs. Compliance visibility matters more here than almost anywhere.
Running a compliant fleet around London
The Direct Vision Standard
HGVs over 12 tonnes need a DVS safety permit to operate in Greater London. The permit scheme is separate from the daily walkaround, but examiners and clients read them the same way: evidence of a fleet that takes road risk seriously.
ULEZ and emissions schemes
London-wide ULEZ charging applies to non-compliant vehicles every day they operate. It's a separate regime from roadworthiness — but the same manager carries both, and clean records make both audits shorter.
FORS on contracts
Many London contracts — especially in construction — require FORS accreditation, which audits exactly what a daily walkaround system produces: consistent checks, defect follow-up and retrievable records.
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