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If you use goods vehicles in conjunction with a trade or business you should consider the following:

• You are required by law to have an "operators licence".
  
• The licence must specify the operating centre, ie the place where the vehicle is usually kept.
  
• A fleet insurance policy should cover each and every driver using the fleet.
  
• If the vehicle is used by an employee out of hours the employer must spell out the purposes for which the vehicle can be used and ensure this is enforced.
  
• There are special training regulations in respect of different types of goods vehicles.
  
• Health & Safety requirements eg guidance rules for the employment and training of Fork Lift truck drivers.
  
• Maintenance of vehicles - employers will be liable even where the vehicle is mainly driven or looked after by an employee.
  
• Loading of vehicles. 
  
• There are specific controls over loading and employees must be aware of these in detail.