Hi Dave just a question about DGN,s as we carry containers only, import & export when we carry a loaded container to the docks / raihead etc. for export we are given DGN,s & tremcard including the new tremcard as some company,s now don,t issue a tremcard as we carry the new ones with us .
The question is if we collect an import container from say a railhead or docks for delivery in the UK do we need to carry the DGN,s as well as the tremcard as one of our drivers was told by our office “Guru” (the shiny a**** pen pusher who knows it all) that you only need the tremcard when collecting an import container as DGN,s are only for the shipping co. and are not required for road transport on import containers?
Btw, I asked some time ago about prosecutions after a non-compliance PG9 (immediate or delayed) is issued in a “Hazmat” check and I have been told by a police officer that only the company is prosecuted for non-compliance and not the driver as it is the responsibility of the co. to ensure the driver is issued with the correct safety eqpmt. for ADR requirements / loads, bearing in mind it is still the responsibility of the driver to inform the co. that he / she is non-compliant and I would assume that there is the “Due Diligence” clause to absolve the driver of responsibility but I personally wouldn,t take the chance.
P.S. I did ring you last week to arrange a meeting but possibly you didn,t get the message on your voicemail or more likely I have the wrong no. for you!