http://www.roadtransport.com/en-gbThu, 05 Nov 2009 14:43:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/05/134957/haulier-with-allegedly-faked-contract-wins-appeal.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/05/134957/haulier-with-allegedly-faked-contract-wins-appeal.htmlA Middlesex operator, whose O-licence was revoked because of an allegedly false maintenance contract and a lack of financial standing, has won his appeal.Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:43:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/05/134886/company-fleet-cut-pending-court-case.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/05/134886/company-fleet-cut-pending-court-case.htmlDeputy TC cuts company's O-licence as an interim measure in the interest of road safety before criminal proceedings.Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/05/134895/licence-increase-despite-convictions.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/05/134895/licence-increase-despite-convictions.htmlA dairy operation has had its applications for a fleet increase accepted, despite the Traffic Commissioner being warned about several convictions received by the group.Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/05/134896/driver-fined-415-for-using-wrong-card.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/05/134896/driver-fined-415-for-using-wrong-card.htmlA driver who used someone else's driver card and falsified a digital tachograph record must pay £415 in fines and costs.Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/29/134808/tc-revokes-o-licence-bid-and-chucks-out-two-other-bids.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/29/134808/tc-revokes-o-licence-bid-and-chucks-out-two-other-bids.htmlOne company's O-licence has been revoked and applications from two associates have been denied at a public inquiry after the Traffic Commissioner heard the controlling force was an undischarged bankrupt. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 09:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/29/134809/three-week-curtailment-at-third-public-inquiry.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/29/134809/three-week-curtailment-at-third-public-inquiry.htmlA haulier has been given interim authority for five extra trucks after a new investigation was ordered to ensure maintenance standards were being met.Thu, 29 Oct 2009 09:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/29/134807/interim-authority-granted-pending-investigation-results.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/29/134807/interim-authority-granted-pending-investigation-results.htmlA haulier has been given interim authority for five extra trucks after a new investigation was ordered to ensure maintenance standards were being met.Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/28/134897/wandsworth-council-fines-hgv-rat-run-offenders.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/28/134897/wandsworth-council-fines-hgv-rat-run-offenders.htmlWandsworth Council has collected £2,400 in fines from 20 truck drivers caught flouting 'rat-run' bans. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:41:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/20/134829/remainder-of-ldv-assets-sold.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/20/134829/remainder-of-ldv-assets-sold.htmlFormer automotive consultant Dr Qu Li has bought the remaining assets of van manufacturer LDV.Tue, 20 Oct 2009 16:42:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/15/134707/southampton-firm-stripped-of-o-licence.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/15/134707/southampton-firm-stripped-of-o-licence.htmlThe O-licence held by Southampton-based Standen & Sons has been revoked, and the company and its sole director, Kevin Standen, have been disqualified from holding an O-licence for eight years.Thu, 15 Oct 2009 09:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/15/134708/foreign-trucker-fined-for-falsifying-tacho-records.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/15/134708/foreign-trucker-fined-for-falsifying-tacho-records.htmlA Moldavian lorry driver, found to be using a magnet to falsify digital tachograph records, was ordered to pay fines and costs totalling £200 by Rochdale Magistrates after being kept in the cells overnight.Thu, 15 Oct 2009 09:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/15/134709/pi-adjourned-after-firm-fails-to-produce-records.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/15/134709/pi-adjourned-after-firm-fails-to-produce-records.htmlA bid for a new O-licence by Chesterfield-based Trebelar Regeneration Ltd, trading as MXG Waste Solutions, was adjourned by the North-Western Traffic Commissioner Beverley Bell until the company can produce all the documents that had been requested in the call-up letter. Thu, 15 Oct 2009 09:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/13/134765/vietnamese-are-latest-stowaways-caught-by-ukba.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/13/134765/vietnamese-are-latest-stowaways-caught-by-ukba.htmlSeven Vietnamese illegal immigrants have been found concealed in a truck-load of wine by UK Border Agency (UKBA) officers at Calais.Tue, 13 Oct 2009 10:55:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/05/134714/vosa-area-manager-admits-disability-benefits-scam.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/05/134714/vosa-area-manager-admits-disability-benefits-scam.htmlVOSA area manager James Dorman has admitted a £30,000 plus disability benefit fraud over a 16 year period when he appeared before Liverpool Crown Court. Mon, 05 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/03/134705/vosa-improves-drawbar-coupling-tests.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/03/134705/vosa-improves-drawbar-coupling-tests.htmlVOSA has improved its drawbar-coupling test procedure after Swedish drawbar coupling manufacturer VBG raised safety concerns earlier this year regarding proper checks for the locking mechanism.Sat, 03 Oct 2009 06:45:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/02/134728/turners-soham-driver-disputes-tanker-ferry-crash-findings.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/02/134728/turners-soham-driver-disputes-tanker-ferry-crash-findings.html (Heading) Driver disputes tanker ferry crash findings The boss of Turners (Soham) says a government report into the events that led to one of...Fri, 02 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/01/134641/haulier-wins-appeal-over-impounded-vehicle.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/01/134641/haulier-wins-appeal-over-impounded-vehicle.htmlHuntly-based James Innes, trading as James C Innes & Sons, has won his appeal against the refusal of the Scottish Traffic Commissioner, Joan Aitken, to return a vehicle that was impounded after it was used following the revocation of his licence, insofar as the Transport Tribunal has directed that the matter be considered by a different TC.Thu, 01 Oct 2009 09:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/01/134642/tc-refuses-bid-to-increase-o-licence.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/01/134642/tc-refuses-bid-to-increase-o-licence.htmlIn taking no action against the O-licence held by Loanhead-based Fairfield Dairies, the Scottish Traffic Commissioner, Joan Aitken, described transport consultant Maurice Robb as the "cavalry" that arrived last summer.Thu, 01 Oct 2009 09:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/01/134643/tribunal-dismisses-appeal-over-disqualification.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/01/134643/tribunal-dismisses-appeal-over-disqualification.htmlThe Transport Tribunal has upheld a decision made by a DTC disqualifying Corwen-based duo over maintenance and tacho issues.Thu, 01 Oct 2009 09:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/09/29/134674/eu-o-licence-and-cabotage-regs-draw-near.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/09/29/134674/eu-o-licence-and-cabotage-regs-draw-near.htmlNew European regulations on operator licensing were adopted by the Council of Ministers last week, as the EU's package of measures on road transport entered its final phase.Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:41:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/09/29/134676/driver-cpc-concerns-over-incidental-drivers.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/09/29/134676/driver-cpc-concerns-over-incidental-drivers.htmlConcerns are growing that the legal status of incidental drivers, currently exempt from obtaining a Driver CPC qualification, will only be tested in the courts following an accident.Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:40:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/09/27/134668/part-time-transport-managers-for-fleets-of-50-or-less-in-ireland.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/09/27/134668/part-time-transport-managers-for-fleets-of-50-or-less-in-ireland.htmlThe president of the IRHA has questioned the decision to allow transport managers to work for several haulage firms on a part-time basis in Ireland.Sun, 27 Sep 2009 09:03:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/09/24/134595/tc-cuts-licence-after-tacho-and-hours-offences.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/09/24/134595/tc-cuts-licence-after-tacho-and-hours-offences.htmlDundee-based haulier narrowly escapes revocation thanks to its helpful approach, but TC cuts authorisation and imposes a suspension period.Thu, 24 Sep 2009 09:03:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/09/24/134594/tc-impressed-by-remedial-measures.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/09/24/134594/tc-impressed-by-remedial-measures.htmlNo action was taken against the licence held by Rotherham-based McGrails Car Transport after the North-Eastern Traffic Commissioner Tom Macartney was impressed with the steps taken to solve maintenance difficulties.Thu, 24 Sep 2009 09:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/09/23/134635/inquiry-to-decide-fate-of-hertfordshire-freight-exchange.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/09/23/134635/inquiry-to-decide-fate-of-hertfordshire-freight-exchange.htmlA battle between developers of an intermodal freight exchange, that will create hundreds of jobs, and local objectors will resume at a public inquiry in November.Wed, 23 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/09/22/134562/guide-to-the-driver-cpc.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/09/22/134562/guide-to-the-driver-cpc.htmlFrom this month, all HGV drivers require regular training to retain their Driver CPC, but what does periodic training mean, and what costs are involved?Tue, 22 Sep 2009 03:05:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/09/21/134629/unions-gear-up-to-lobby-vosa.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/09/21/134629/unions-gear-up-to-lobby-vosa.htmlThe three trade unions representing VOSA employees are gearing up to campaign against the wholesale closure of VOSA-run test stations.Mon, 21 Sep 2009 17:13:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/09/17/134614/more-than-400-laptops-stolen-from-parked-hgv.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/09/17/134614/more-than-400-laptops-stolen-from-parked-hgv.htmlA total of 420 laptop computers have been stolen from a Hungarian-registered truck parked in a lay-by on the A426 near Rugby while the driver slept.Thu, 17 Sep 2009 14:52:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/09/17/134557/sons-of-failed-haulier-are-refused-licence.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/09/17/134557/sons-of-failed-haulier-are-refused-licence.htmlTC turns down sons' bid for an O-licence to run their disqualified father's business because it was seen as a front.Thu, 17 Sep 2009 09:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/09/17/134613/conspicuity-regs-on-hold-until-2011.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/09/17/134613/conspicuity-regs-on-hold-until-2011.htmlConspicuity regulations, which would have made retro-reflective markings on the rear and sides of newly-registered trucks mandatory, have been delayed until 2011.Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/09/16/134600/tribunal-orders-rehearing-of-innes-impounding.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/09/16/134600/tribunal-orders-rehearing-of-innes-impounding.htmlScottish haulier James Innes - who trades as JC Innes & Sons - has won a partial appeal against the impounding of an allegedly illegally-operated truck after the Transport Tribunal ordered that the case be reheard by a new Traffic Commissioner.Wed, 16 Sep 2009 09:27:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/09/16/134606/two-directors-of-boston-commercial-finance-quit.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/09/16/134606/two-directors-of-boston-commercial-finance-quit.htmlTwo directors of Boston Commercial Finance (BCF), the Staffordshire company linked to the takeovers of collapsed operators Eric Short Haulage, John Mack Haulage and Barnes & Tipping, have left the firm.Wed, 16 Sep 2009 09:27:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/09/14/134586/tcs-warn-operators-of-crackdown.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/09/14/134586/tcs-warn-operators-of-crackdown.htmlScottish TC Joan Aitken (pictured) and Western TC Sarah Bell have warned operators that they are cracking down on anyone who is trying to dodge the O-licensing regulations or leave creditors in the lurch.Mon, 14 Sep 2009 16:54:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/09/14/134579/po-rumbles-livestock-haulier-claiming-load-was-packed-meat.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/09/14/134579/po-rumbles-livestock-haulier-claiming-load-was-packed-meat.htmlP&O Ferries has closed the account of a Dutch haulier that tried to claim a cargo of 320 live sheep was packaged meat.Mon, 14 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/09/11/134568/multi-tasking-transport-manager-safe-to-carry-on.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/09/11/134568/multi-tasking-transport-manager-safe-to-carry-on.htmlConcerns over three hauliers using the same transport manager have led to the revocation of one O-licence, but no action against the other two.Fri, 11 Sep 2009 12:14:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/09/10/134563/tribunal-dismisses-sandy-kydds-appeal.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/09/10/134563/tribunal-dismisses-sandy-kydds-appeal.htmlThe boss of a Forfar operator who was disqualified from holding an O-licence for five years after he was discovered to have overseen widespread tacho fraud at the business, has failed in his appeal to have the length of the ban cut.Thu, 10 Sep 2009 15:17:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/09/09/134556/bell-furious-over-vosas-foi-policy.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/09/09/134556/bell-furious-over-vosas-foi-policy.htmlTC Beverley Bell has backed down from a shock threat to stop hearing Public Inquiries following a meeting with the DfT where she obtained assurances that the department would review VOSA's procedures for dealing with Freedom of Information requests.Wed, 09 Sep 2009 13:57:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/09/09/134561/munro-loses-appeal-against-licence-loss.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/09/09/134561/munro-loses-appeal-against-licence-loss.html Alness, Rosshire-based Munro (Highland) has lost its appeal to regain its O-licence, which had been revoked before the summer (Motor Transport 28 May), following a string of offences including a fatal accident where a 30-tonne digger rolled off the back of a low-loader and hit a car, killing one of the occupants. Scottish Traffic Commissioner Joan Aitken revoked the firm’s licence for 16 vehicles and 11 trailers and disqualified its directors David and William Munro for holding an O-licence for seven years and Pamela Munro for two years. Munro (Highland) had hoped to restore its licence with a curtailment that would have allowed it to concentrate on its waste collection arm; it claimed that the TC had overstated the evidence and “did not like” the company or the directors and that the revocation was “over the top”. Dismissing the appeal, the tribunal president Hugh Carlisle QC said: “The TC was dealing with an operator with a long list of prohibition notices and a history of...Wed, 09 Sep 2009 13:28:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/09/09/134553/caveman-granted-interim-authority-despite-illegal-operation.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/09/09/134553/caveman-granted-interim-authority-despite-illegal-operation.htmlCaveman Consultants, which trades as The Logistix Group, has been granted interim licences for two new operating centres at an adjourned public inquiry, despite an admission of the illegal use of one depot.Wed, 09 Sep 2009 09:57:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/09/08/134543/ec-agrees-to-digitach-changes.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/09/08/134543/ec-agrees-to-digitach-changes.htmlA new generation of driver-friendly digital tachographs will allow activities to be recorded in greater detail, so that non-driving time does not end up being recorded as driving time.Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/09/08/134546/investigation-into-container-crane-collapse-continues.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/09/08/134546/investigation-into-container-crane-collapse-continues.htmlAn accident in which a container-loading crane collapsed and trapped the driver at Southampton Docks is still being investigated nearly two months after it happen, says the Health & Safety Executive (HSE).Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/09/07/134535/sewage-waste-haulier-faces-expansion-objections.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/09/07/134535/sewage-waste-haulier-faces-expansion-objections.htmlA growing sewage-waste haulier will take on local objectors and defend its expansion plans, following an application to move to bigger premises in Northamptonshire.Mon, 07 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/09/02/134518/are-drivers-treated-well-at-rdcs.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/09/02/134518/are-drivers-treated-well-at-rdcs.htmlWhen you make a delivery, are you always given access to a toilet, a sink, good quality drinking water and somewhere to sit down?Wed, 02 Sep 2009 10:05:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/09/01/134506/application-was-a-front-to-get-around-rules.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/09/01/134506/application-was-a-front-to-get-around-rules.htmlAn O-licence application has been rejected because it was an attempt to get around the regulations by two associated companies.Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/09/01/134507/tribunal-agrees-with-dtc-over-firms-financial-status.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/09/01/134507/tribunal-agrees-with-dtc-over-firms-financial-status.htmlA company that was unable to produce evidence of its financial standing, despite being given two opportunities to do so, has lost its appeal against the refusual of its licence application.Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/08/28/134497/sherrif-court-begins-inquiry-into-fatal-low-loader-accident.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/08/28/134497/sherrif-court-begins-inquiry-into-fatal-low-loader-accident.htmlA fatal accident inquiry into an incident involving the former Ross-shire haulage company Munro & Sons (Highland) has started at Tain Sheriff Court in Scotland.Fri, 28 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/08/27/134493/european-fines-confusing-drivers.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/08/27/134493/european-fines-confusing-drivers.htmlThe Road Haulage Association is calling for European-wide commonality of fines for truck driving offencesThu, 27 Aug 2009 17:41:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/08/27/134491/three-parcelforce-drivers-jailed-for-smuggling.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/08/27/134491/three-parcelforce-drivers-jailed-for-smuggling.htmlThree Parcelforce drivers are among a London-based smuggling gang jailed for a combined seven and a half years for illegally importing counterfeit cigarettes.Thu, 27 Aug 2009 15:26:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/08/27/134489/polish-hgv-driver-four-times-over-drink-drive-limit.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/08/27/134489/polish-hgv-driver-four-times-over-drink-drive-limit.htmlA Polish HGV driver has been jailed and given a three-year driving ban after police discovered he was more than four times over the legal drink-drive limit.Thu, 27 Aug 2009 15:12:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/08/25/134475/failed-firm-loses-appeal-at-tribunal.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/08/25/134475/failed-firm-loses-appeal-at-tribunal.htmlThe disqualification of Crook-based Jarvill, trading as Coloured Steel Products, and its directors, Michael Hewitt and Joanne Lewis, from holding an O-licence indefinitely has been upheld by the Transport Tribunal on appeal.Tue, 25 Aug 2009 11:54:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/08/25/134476/fleet-cut-after-three-public-inquiries-in-three-years.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/08/25/134476/fleet-cut-after-three-public-inquiries-in-three-years.htmlA third public inquiry in three years, which focused on vehicle maintenance, has resulted in the O-licence held by Morpeth-based T Henderson Transport being cut from 12 vehicles and 20 trailers to eight vehicles and 14 trailers.Tue, 25 Aug 2009 11:54:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/08/25/134471/o-licence-revocation-for-father-and-son.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/08/25/134471/o-licence-revocation-for-father-and-son.htmlThe TC adopted a very dim view of the use of an unauthorised operating centre, which gave father and son operations a three-hour driving advantage.Tue, 25 Aug 2009 11:46:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/08/25/134472/caveman-consultants-to-appear-at-public-inquiry.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/08/25/134472/caveman-consultants-to-appear-at-public-inquiry.htmlCaveman Consultants, the Stockton-On-Tees business, which trades as The Logistix Group, is to appear at a Public Inquiry (PI) where it could face disciplinary action.Tue, 25 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/08/20/134406/no-o-licence-costs-driver-and-firm.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/08/20/134406/no-o-licence-costs-driver-and-firm.htmlA Liverpool-based firm pleads guilty to using a vehicle without an O-licence, while the driver is fined for not having the right licence.Thu, 20 Aug 2009 09:03:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/08/19/134433/reids-transport-minishant-loses-licence.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/08/19/134433/reids-transport-minishant-loses-licence.htmlReid's Transport (Minishant) has had its licence for 30 vehicles and 30 trailers revoked by the Scottish Traffic Comm-issioner (TC) Joan Aitken after its directors "deliberately misled" the authorities over who was running the business.Wed, 19 Aug 2009 09:56:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/08/17/134407/priority-freights-licence-revocation-overturned-by-tribunal.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/08/17/134407/priority-freights-licence-revocation-overturned-by-tribunal.htmlThe revocation of the O-licence held by Dover-based Priority Freight, and the ruling that director and transport manager Paul Williams had lost his repute, have been quashed by the Transport Tribunal on appeal.Mon, 17 Aug 2009 09:30:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/08/14/134414/isle-of-man-lorry-incidents-further-calls-for-o-licensing-reform.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/08/14/134414/isle-of-man-lorry-incidents-further-calls-for-o-licensing-reform.htmlTwo recent collisions involving lorries, one of which led to the death of 14 sheep, have reinforced the campaign to introduce an O-licensing system on the Isle of Man.Fri, 14 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/08/13/134392/kyle-seafoods-is-refused-o-licence.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/08/13/134392/kyle-seafoods-is-refused-o-licence.htmlA Scottish operator who ran two 7.5-tonners illegally for a year has been refused an O-licence by the Scottish Traffic Commissioner Joan Aitken.Thu, 13 Aug 2009 15:17:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/08/12/134323/scaffolding-firm-claims-weighbridge-was-faulty.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/08/12/134323/scaffolding-firm-claims-weighbridge-was-faulty.htmlAn appeal has been lodged with the Transport Tribunal by Martini Scaffolding over its licence revocation and disqualification.Wed, 12 Aug 2009 09:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/08/12/134324/transport-manager-loses-second-appeal.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/08/12/134324/transport-manager-loses-second-appeal.htmlThe nominated transport manager on a licence held by Durham-based Anglo Dutch Logistics (ADL), Brian Smith, has lost his second appeal against the third decision of the North-Eastern Traffic Commissioner, Tom Macartney, that he had had lost his repute.Wed, 12 Aug 2009 09:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/08/10/134368/mjd-escapes-with-licence-curtailment.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/08/10/134368/mjd-escapes-with-licence-curtailment.htmlThree related Kent haulage firms have come "perilously close" to losing their O-licences following serious maintenance failings, a TC has warned.Mon, 10 Aug 2009 14:38:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/08/10/134371/northern-irish-hauliers-truck-burned-out-by-thugs.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/08/10/134371/northern-irish-hauliers-truck-burned-out-by-thugs.htmlA Northern Ireland haulier has complained to the Police Ombudsman because he claims police ignored repeated 999 calls as one of his trucks was being torched by a gang of thugs.Mon, 10 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/08/10/134372/dft-under-fire-for-isle-of-man-o-licence-overhaul.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/08/10/134372/dft-under-fire-for-isle-of-man-o-licence-overhaul.htmlA transport association on the Isle of Man is urging the government to overhaul its O-licensing system after presentations to discuss the plans faced a barrage of criticism.Mon, 10 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/08/06/134325/traveller-fails-to-overturn-tcs-decision-at-appeal.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/08/06/134325/traveller-fails-to-overturn-tcs-decision-at-appeal.htmlThe revocation of the licence held by Woking-based horse trader Felix Connors by the South-Eastern & Metropolitan Traffic Commissioner, Philip Brown, has been upheld by the Transport Tribunal on appeal.Thu, 06 Aug 2009 09:20:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/08/06/134275/secondary-use-of-o-licence-leads-to-disqualification.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/08/06/134275/secondary-use-of-o-licence-leads-to-disqualification.htmlAn operator who allowed his licence to be used by a banned haulier has lost his own licence and been indefinitely disqualified from holding or obtaining an O-licence in any Traffic Area.Thu, 06 Aug 2009 09:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/08/06/134276/attempt-to-blame-driver-fails-at-appeal.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/08/06/134276/attempt-to-blame-driver-fails-at-appeal.htmlA scrap metal operator failed to convince a Crown Court that his conviction for a defective tyre should be blamed on his driver.Thu, 06 Aug 2009 09:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/08/06/134277/scaffolder-who-ignored-warnings-will-not-get-truck-back.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/08/06/134277/scaffolder-who-ignored-warnings-will-not-get-truck-back.htmlA scaffolder who continued to operate despite revocation of his licence has failed to win back his impounded vehicle.Thu, 06 Aug 2009 09:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/08/03/134309/teen-sentenced-after-taking-lorry-on-motorway-joyride.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/08/03/134309/teen-sentenced-after-taking-lorry-on-motorway-joyride.htmlA former employee of Canute Group has been sentenced after taking a truck on a joyride in Nottinghamshire and stealing £135 of fuel.Mon, 03 Aug 2009 12:20:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/07/28/134269/cm-pressure-prompts-iom-weight-limits-review.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/07/28/134269/cm-pressure-prompts-iom-weight-limits-review.htmlThe government of the Isle of Man has agreed to review lorry weight limits after CM publicised the problems.Tue, 28 Jul 2009 09:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/07/27/134255/kettering-council-rejects-truckstop-proposals.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/07/27/134255/kettering-council-rejects-truckstop-proposals.htmlKettering Borough Council has rejected plans for a 24-hour truckstop with a diesel filling station and related amenities.Mon, 27 Jul 2009 11:26:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/07/27/134257/union-express-loses-o-licence-for-tacho-offences.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/07/27/134257/union-express-loses-o-licence-for-tacho-offences.htmlA Kent operator who preferred employing Polish drivers has had his operating licence revoked after they committed a series of tachograph offences.Mon, 27 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/07/24/134284/isle-of-man-to-hold-o-licence-hearings.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/07/24/134284/isle-of-man-to-hold-o-licence-hearings.html The Isle of Man government is holding a series of meetings next week to discuss the introduction...Fri, 24 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/07/23/134174/banned-armet-drivers-fail-to-keep-licences.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/07/23/134174/banned-armet-drivers-fail-to-keep-licences.htmlNine drivers employed by Armet Logistics have failed to prevent disqualification orders against their HGV licences pending their appeals.Thu, 23 Jul 2009 09:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/07/23/134175/third-time-unlucky-as-firms-licence-is-revoked.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/07/23/134175/third-time-unlucky-as-firms-licence-is-revoked.htmlAn operator appearing at its third public inquiry in three years has had its licence revoked for ignoring undertakings given to the Traffic Commissioner.Thu, 23 Jul 2009 09:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/07/23/134210/hollywood-pirate-tale-trucker-is-jailed.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/07/23/134210/hollywood-pirate-tale-trucker-is-jailed.htmlA banned truck driver who used a forged licence to get a job and then stole £500,000 worth of spirits was jailed for a year last week.Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/07/17/134203/possibility-of-legal-tailgating-in-five-to-10-years.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/07/17/134203/possibility-of-legal-tailgating-in-five-to-10-years.htmlTruck drivers could be travelling less than a metre from the vehicle in front "within the next five to 10 years".Fri, 17 Jul 2009 15:41:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/07/16/134117/tribunal-reduces-sanctions-for-tacho-offences.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/07/16/134117/tribunal-reduces-sanctions-for-tacho-offences.htmlAn operator has partly won an appeal against the curtailment of its O-licence for tachograph offences. Thu, 16 Jul 2009 09:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/07/16/134118/tribunal-refuses-to-believe-recovery-work-claims.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/07/16/134118/tribunal-refuses-to-believe-recovery-work-claims.htmlAn operator who falsely claimed that his unlicensed vehicle was carrying out recovery work has lost his appeal to the Transport Tribunal to have the unit returned.Thu, 16 Jul 2009 09:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/07/16/134121/appeal-against-revocation-saves-two-businesses.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/07/16/134121/appeal-against-revocation-saves-two-businesses.htmlThe Transport Tribunal overturns DTC decision, but cuts authority by 50 trucks and 105 trailers.Thu, 16 Jul 2009 09:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/07/16/134164/vosa-takes-more-than-80000-in-fixed-penalty-fines.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/07/16/134164/vosa-takes-more-than-80000-in-fixed-penalty-fines.htmlVOSA took more than £80,000 in fines during its first 12 days of issuing graduated fixed penalties, with a huge 88% coming from foreign drivers of vehicles in breach of the UK's road transport laws. Thu, 16 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/07/15/134173/application-refused-after-running-illegally.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/07/15/134173/application-refused-after-running-illegally.htmlA haulier who had been illegally operating without an O-licence for at least 18 months has been refused an an international licence for eight vehicles and 10 trailers.Wed, 15 Jul 2009 10:49:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/07/13/134157/tyre-explosion-kills-hgv-driver.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/07/13/134157/tyre-explosion-kills-hgv-driver.htmlAn HGV driver died in a tyre explosion in a lay-by on the A14 after trying to remove debris from between the truck's wheels. Mon, 13 Jul 2009 11:29:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/07/10/134150/death-crash-lorry-driver-fined-500.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/07/10/134150/death-crash-lorry-driver-fined-500.htmlThe driver of a truck that shed its unsecured load, causing the death of a female motorist, has been fined £500.Fri, 10 Jul 2009 15:37:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/07/09/134074/father-and-son-banned.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/07/09/134074/father-and-son-banned.htmlA bid for an O-licence by the son of a disqualified haulier has been rejected because the applicant, Christopher Trow, was using red diesel in the firm's vehicles and had failed to disclose a seven-year sentence for drug convictions.Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/07/09/134075/hauliers-licence-revoked.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/07/09/134075/hauliers-licence-revoked.html (Heading) Haulier who forgot undertakings loses licence The son of a haulier whose licence was revoked has had his own licence revoked because...Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/07/09/134078/vosa-to-investigate-tacho-records.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/07/09/134078/vosa-to-investigate-tacho-records.htmlA tipper operator must wait to learn what action will be taken against its licence while VOSA carries out an investigation of its tachograph records.Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/07/09/134079/haulier-has-licence-revoked.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/07/09/134079/haulier-has-licence-revoked.htmlAn operator who failed to turn up to a disciplinary inquiry to explain his use of an unauthorised operating centre has had his licence revoked. Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/07/09/134110/rawlings-is-now-director-at-john-mack-haulage-uk.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/07/09/134110/rawlings-is-now-director-at-john-mack-haulage-uk.htmlA company set up shortly before the administration of Norfolk-based John Mack (Haulage), trading from the same address and with the same contact details, has now appointed the same director - Alex Rawlings - to run it.Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/07/09/134114/hauliers-hit-by-latest-testing-station-closure.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/07/09/134114/hauliers-hit-by-latest-testing-station-closure.htmlSome hauliers will have to travel an extra 40 miles for an HGV test following VOSA's decision to close the testing station at Llandrindod Wells, Powys.Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/07/08/134134/pb-formworks-fined-35000-after-driver-accident.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/07/08/134134/pb-formworks-fined-35000-after-driver-accident.htmlNorthern Irish construction contractor PB Formworks has been fined £35,000 for an accident that resulted in a driver having his leg amputated.Wed, 08 Jul 2009 13:34:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/07/08/134123/wj-wooster-loses-licence-cut-appeal.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/07/08/134123/wj-wooster-loses-licence-cut-appeal.htmlPalletways member Tooles Transport has moved into a larger depot to cope with growing volumes and to position itself for when the recession ends.Wed, 08 Jul 2009 09:16:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/07/08/134119/o-licence-after-solicitor-gives-wrong-advice.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/07/08/134119/o-licence-after-solicitor-gives-wrong-advice.htmlAn operator whose solicitor gave him advice that encouraged an illegal operation has won an O-licence at the second attempt - subject to a number of undertakings.Wed, 08 Jul 2009 07:44:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/07/08/134120/operator-taken-off-the-road-for-five-years.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/07/08/134120/operator-taken-off-the-road-for-five-years.htmlLicence revoked for five years after £700 fines for tacho offences. Convictions for suspected tachograph fiddling and evidence that drivers were not supervised have led to an operator being taken off the road for five years. Wed, 08 Jul 2009 07:44:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/07/06/134102/le-jones-wins-appeal-against-o-licence-revocation.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/07/06/134102/le-jones-wins-appeal-against-o-licence-revocation.htmlMore than 100 jobs have been saved as a result of Welsh haulier LE Jones successfully appealing a decision to ban its trucks from the road.Mon, 06 Jul 2009 09:03:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/07/03/134095/pay-award-given-to-former-staff-at-collapsed-scotflow.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/07/03/134095/pay-award-given-to-former-staff-at-collapsed-scotflow.htmlA total of 26 former employees at collapsed Scottish haulier Scotflow have each been awarded 90 days' pay by the Employment Tribunal Service in Dundee.Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:30:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/07/02/134009/appalling-maintenance-mess-leads-to-licence-cut.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/07/02/134009/appalling-maintenance-mess-leads-to-licence-cut.htmlA demolition company had its six-vehicle licence cut to two vehicles after allowing its maintenance to become an "appalling mess", including inspection gaps of more than 30 weeks.Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/07/02/134010/licence-revoked-after-firms-fleet-goes-missing.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/07/02/134010/licence-revoked-after-firms-fleet-goes-missing.htmlThe licence held in the North Western Traffic Area by Sheerness-based Al-Le Logistics Northern has been revoked with immediate effect, and the company has been disqualified from holding or obtaining an O-licence for an indefinite period.Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/07/02/134011/tacho-fiddling-drivers-from-armet-banned.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/07/02/134011/tacho-fiddling-drivers-from-armet-banned.htmlDrivers employed by Liverpool based edible oil tanker operators Armet Logistics have had their HGV licences suspended or revoked, with disqualifications ranging from six months to five years.Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/07/02/134012/tribunal-quashes-tcs-decision.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/07/02/134012/tribunal-quashes-tcs-decision.htmlThe Transport Tribunal has quashed a Traffic Commissioner's decision to revoke a haulier's licence and issue a disqualification order because of fraudulent contracts.Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/07/02/134013/no-show-operator-loses-licence.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/07/02/134013/no-show-operator-loses-licence.htmlA haulier with a history of prohibitions, including one for loose wheelnuts, had his licence revoked when he failed to appear before a Birmingham public inquiry. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:00:00 GMT