traction work

UK PROFESSIONAL DRIVERS FORUMS OWNER AND FLEET OPERATORS FORUM (INTERACTIVE)
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is it ok to do traction work with a hired tractor unit if you only have vehicles but no trailers on your o-licence?

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turnbull2012:
is it ok to do traction work with a hired tractor unit if you only have vehicles but no trailers on your o-licence?

NO
moose

3

thanks for that moose wasnt sure as if only pulling other peoples trailers you are not liable for testing or inspecting/maintaining them
simon

4

turnbull2012:
thanks for that moose wasnt sure as if only pulling other peoples trailers you are not liable for testing or inspecting/maintaining them

Moose is right, whilst you have the trailer in your control you are deemed to be operating it and therefore it needs to be within the limits of your o-licence.

Paul

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repton:

turnbull2012:
thanks for that moose wasnt sure as if only pulling other peoples trailers you are not liable for testing or inspecting/maintaining them

Moose is right, whilst you have the trailer in your control you are deemed to be operating it and therefore it needs to be within the limits of your o-licence.

Paul

You are responsible for the trailer`s road worthiness though and any prohibitions would be against our licence, so if you are unlucky enough to get one make sure that your customer gets the prohibition removed.