Zohti Blog
Practical advice on DVSA compliance, vehicle inspections, MOT management and running a safer, more efficient fleet.
Every transporter deserves a tool that makes fleet compliance, maintenance and management simple and stress-free. Here’s how Zohti brings driver and vehicle compliance, live job progress and garage work into one platform.
Your Operator Compliance Risk Score (OCRS) is the single biggest factor in how often the DVSA stops your vehicles. Here’s how it works, how it’s calculated, and how to move into the green band.
A practical guide to Preventive Maintenance Inspections for UK fleets — intervals, content, brake testing, sign-off requirements, and how to evidence everything for a DVSA audit.
A complete operator-facing checklist for the FORS Bronze audit — every requirement, the evidence auditors look for, and the common reasons fleets fail their first attempt.
A plain-English guide to PG9 prohibition notices for UK HGV and LGV operators — what triggers them, the difference between immediate and delayed prohibitions, the cost, and how to keep your fleet out of trouble.
How driver defect reporting actually works under UK law, why most operators have gaps in their defect process, and how to build a defect-to-repair system that holds up at audit.
A Public Inquiry is the most serious action a Traffic Commissioner can take against your O-licence. Here’s what triggers a PI, what happens on the day, and how to prepare to keep your licence.
Tipper, skip and waste fleets face the toughest enforcement environment in UK transport. Here’s the compliance playbook for sheeting, weight, waste carrier licensing, vehicle condition and DVSA scrutiny.
A no-nonsense look at how fleet operators handle vehicle checks in 2026 — from paper forms to apps — and what to look for when choosing the right tool.
Everything you need to know about the DVSA Earned Recognition scheme — eligibility, requirements, benefits, and how to prepare your fleet for accreditation.
Learn what a proper HGV walkaround check must cover, why it matters for compliance, and how digital inspections save time and reduce risk.
Spreadsheets are holding your fleet back. Discover why operators are switching to purpose-built fleet compliance software for MOT tracking, inspections and DVSA reporting.
Learn how to set up automated MOT tracking for your commercial fleet. Avoid prohibitions, fines and O-licence points with proactive MOT management.
A practical checklist of everything you need to maintain O-licence compliance — from vehicle maintenance to driver management and DVSA audits.
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