Goods Vehicles (Licensing of Operators) Act 1995: Core transport legislation governing the licensing and operation of goods vehicles in the UK
Transport Act 1968: Fundamental legislation covering various aspects of transport operations including drivers' hours and licensing
Road Traffic Act 1988: Key legislation covering road safety, traffic regulations, and mandatory insurance requirements
Road Transport (Working Time) Regulations 2005: Regulations governing working hours and rest periods for transport workers
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Primary legislation ensuring workplace safety and health standards in transport operations
Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999: Detailed requirements for risk assessment and safety management in workplace settings
Working Time Regulations 1998: Legislation governing maximum working hours, rest breaks, and annual leave entitlements
National Minimum Wage Act 1998: Ensures minimum payment standards for workers including transport subcontractors
Employment Rights Act 1996: Fundamental employment rights legislation relevant to worker status and protections
Agency Workers Regulations 2010: Regulations protecting temporary and agency workers' rights if applicable to the subcontractor relationship
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Controls unfair terms in contracts and limits ability to exclude certain liabilities
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Governs the quality and standards of services provided under contract
UK GDPR: Data protection regulations governing the processing of personal data
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection standards and requirements
Environmental Protection Act 1990: Environmental standards and obligations relevant to transport operations
Clean Air Act 1993: Controls emissions and air quality standards applicable to transport vehicles
Employers' Liability (Compulsory Insurance) Act 1969: Mandatory insurance requirements for employers
Vehicle Excise and Registration Act 1994: Requirements for vehicle registration and road tax
Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations 1986: Technical standards and requirements for road vehicles
CMR Convention: International convention governing contracts for the international carriage of goods by road
Carriage of Goods by Road Act 1965: UK legislation implementing international conventions on goods transport
