FTA welcomes DfT working time review conclusions
Date: 20 February 2008
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) is satisfied with the conclusion of a review finding that there is no substantial abuse of working time regulations in the transport sector.
A Department for Transport review found that there should be no change to the interpretation of what constitutes Periods of Availability (PoA) for haulage drivers.
This means that "times when drivers are available for work, but not working, are not included in the computation of the average 48-hour week", the FTA notes.
As well as this, there will be no cap on the amount of time that can be called PoA, although there are likely to be changes to PoA guidance in the future.
"We are pleased that the review has failed to find any substantial abuse of the working time regulations and that, crucially, the arrangements regarding the use of Periods of Availability are basically sound," said FTA's Nick Graham.
"However, we now await the consultative process regarding the new guidance advice."
He said the outcome would provide additional help for both haulage operators and drivers.
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