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As a regulatory, body we use established road transport case law to guide our decisions and have produced our own guidelines"
At the moment the TRU does not hold driver conduct hearings, but is working towards adding that function to its role in the near future. Hauliers have the right to appeal TRU decisions to the Upper Tribunal in London. McIntyre says: "As a regulatory body, we use
established road transport case law to guide our decisions and have produced our own guidelines for staff in Belfast and Leeds. Like those issued by the senior TO in Great Britain, ours are called the TRU Practice Guidance and Instructions.
"They outline the importance of, for example, transport managers demonstrating effective and continuous control of the transport operation."
McIntyre believes an important element of the role for herself and Armstrong is attending stakeholder meetings, FTA and RHA gatherings, as well as speaking at conferences in order to highlight the importance of compliance.
"Over the past few years we have gone to great lengths, and continue to place great emphasis on educating and advising people about what we do and the requirements of the new legislation," she concludes.