Explaining Mixed Fleet CVRT From Argent Equipment

Aug 30

When operating LGVs, HGVs or indeed, any type of vehicle that’s built on the chassis of a goods vehicle on Ireland’s roads, you need to have a Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness Test (CVRT) conducted every year. Failing to do so can result in heavy fines.

This also applies if you’re running a company with a mixed fleet, as there are a number of vehicles that this applies to. They include:

Chip spreader or road gritter
Road maintenance vehicle
Road tar sprayer
Concrete pumps
Cranes or hoists
Compressor
Drain cleaners
Driller

Every single one of these vehicles needs to be roadworthy for the sake of all road users, and the person presenting is required to bring a valid ID - which can be either a form of driving licence or passport.

How to Ensure Your Mixed Fleet Sails Through

While having a retest for your mixed fleet CVRT doesn’t typically involve any extra fees, it’s obviously better from a time perspective if you’re successful at the first time of asking. So, here are a few things you can do to ensure that happens:

Establish a daily check routine for your vehicles
Assign a specific person to be in charge of these checks
Ensure all staff understand their responsibilities
Document everything so there’s never any doubt

When you put these measures into place, not only do you ensure that your mixed fleet testing goes without a hitch, but your vehicles will also break down less often.

Argent - Meeting All of Your Vehicle Testing Needs

So, if you’re currently running a fleet of commercial vehicles and you’re looking for a reliable testing company for your CVRT needs, the Argent Equipment team can help. To find out more about us and the complete range of testing we offer, visit us today at www.argent.ie.

Alternatively, to speak directly with our team about what we’ve spoken about here or anything else, just give us a call on 01 572 6500 and we’ll be happy to help.