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Hi all, i am wanting to start delivering logs part time with a view to propping up my going self employed over the next few years so im in the market for a trailer for delivering logs and was wondering what trailers are top?

 

i have a vw caddy van so up to 1.5 t, i already have a lm 146 ifor but am a bit worried about the price to the customer if i use it to deliver,

 

any other start up tips would be greatly appreciated (other than dont do it!!!)

 

as always thank you in advance:thumbup:

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if your over 3.5 tonnes with a caddy and trailer, vosa are the least of your worries!

 

The caddy doesn't have a tow bar yet!

 

I use the wife's merc to pull the 3.5 t, she is ok for occasional use but moans if I fill it with saw dust and spiders:lol:

 

I like the idea of double loads but I want to keep costs down to absolute minimum!

 

Thank you again

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No you don't

 

 

If delivering firewood that you are being paid for then that is classified as Hire and reward, you DO need a tacho.

 

Taking tools and equipment to site providing its for your own use and within 30 miles then it is arguable that you dont.

 

I got pulled of the M6 by the Police for a Vosa check and did not have a tacho, I do now though. I could have been fined £400 for a first offence. At the time I had a twin axle box trailer on the back with stoves in it and was more than 30 miles from base.

 

All you need is the Tacho, abide by drivers hours regs, keep your records for six months, nothing else. No CPC, no operating center, no six week checks.

 

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