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VOSA is bringing charges against Longridge, Lancs-based tanker operator TJ Slater, its former MD Terence Slater, former logistics manager Ian Slater and current director Carol Slater. It alleges conspiracy to falsify tachograph records

Consideration of action against the company's licence for 20 vehicles and 20 trailers has been adjourned until March by North-Western TC Beverley Bell.

The company had been called before the TC following  the conviction of a number of its drivers for tachograph falsification.

For VOSA, John Heaton said it was anticipated that proceedings would be launched soon following a joint police and VOSA investigation.

For the company, Michael Cunningham said there was not a shred of evidence against Carol Slater, while Terence Slater had resigned as MD and transport manager. Cunningham described new director Patrick Allam as "the head of the broom that swept clean", bringing in new systems.

The company was not now a risk to road safety in any way, he added a tight watch was being kept on the whole ship.