MEANINGFUL BRAKE TESTING FOR COMMERCIAL VEHICLES

Best practice is at every PMI inspection — typically every 6, 7 or 8 weeks depending on your Operator Licence conditions. At minimum, annually. More frequent testing is recommended for heavily loaded vehicles or those operating on steep terrain.

We'll advise on the specific axle(s) that fell below DVSA efficiency thresholds and quote for the remedial work immediately. In most cases we can carry out brake repairs and re-test on the same day.

Yes — a Meaningful brake test uses approved roller brake testing equipment that produces the kind of printed evidence accepted by DVSA at roadside checks and operator audits.