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Transport Policy Audit Checklist

by Mitch Paris, from the Community

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Conduct a thorough review of your organization's transport function with this transport policy audit checklist. Assess governance and roles, licensing and regulatory compliance, communication of policy, and scheduled reviews aligned with FORS standards. Inspect vehicle maintenance, daily walkaround checks, insurance, MOT and VED records, and safety equipment. Verify driver competence, licensing, medicals, training and tachograph compliance. Evaluate operations planning, route selection, specialist loads, incident reporting, and continuous improvement to reduce risk and improve safety and efficiency.

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