Traffic Commissioner - Page 2

Traffic commissioners question whether some satnavs are fit for purpose

Commercial fleet operators are being warned satnav systems need to be fit for purpose following the latest bridge strike data being published by Network Rail.

23 Nov

Court room gavel and scales of justice, traffic commissioner

Transport manager disqualified following multiple failings

Following a public inquiry, Leo Al Auto faces its licence being revoked after its transport manager, Darren Boyce-Smith, was disqualified for two years.

22 Nov

Future of traffic commissioners under spotlight as DfT launches review

The Department for Transport (DfT) has launched a review into the future of the country’s traffic commissioners.

Traffic Commissioner 11 Aug

Traffic commissioners publish annual report

The Traffic Commissioners (TC) for Great Britain have published its annual report for 2020 to 2021.

Traffic Commissioner 11 Aug

DVSA chief labels traffic commissioners “anachronistic”

The outgoing head of the DVSA, Gareth Llewellyn, has called for traffic commissioners to be scrapped and HGV inspections to be overhauled.

DVSA 26 Nov

Traffic commissioners urged to modernise processes

Improvements have been made, but applications take too long and restricted licences should be dropped, say fleets. John Lewis reports

24 Jan

Traffic commissioners report promises better targeting of offenders

In 2017/18, the commissioners held 971 hearings into businesses reported for safety or licensing breaches, taking action to prevent the most serious offenders from running vehicles in the future.

2 Aug

Traffic Commissioner launches consultation to review the financial resources test for restricted licence holders

The Traffic Commissioners for Great Britain have launched a consultation to look at whether the financial resources test for restricted operator licence holders needs to be changed.

13 Jun

Transport firm disqualified after breaching licence to complete work on bypass

Allen Transport used extra vehicles without permission, breaching the terms of its transport licence.

10 May

Stop AdBlue deception or risk losing licence

Traffic commissioners and the DVSA to crack down on operators using ‘tank is full’ emulators.

3 May

Traffic Commissioner to give advice on new traffic regulations at Fleet Live

One of the most powerful and influential people in UK road transport, Nick Denton, will speak at Fleet Live, the most important conference and exhibition in fleet.

19 Apr

Livestock firm’s transport licence suspended for six weeks

A&Y Adams and Sons is to be suspended from operating HGVs for not paying enough attention to safety and licensing standards.

18 Apr

Food and drink supplier suspended from running vehicles

GSR Distributions, trading as Spiceway, had operated a defective vehicle that had last been given a routine safety inspection five months earlier.

4 Apr

Traffic Commissioner criticises fleet operator for ‘wasting’ tribunal time

A haulage firm has been criticised for wasting valuable tribunal time after failing to withdraw a public inquiry request.

14 Mar

Transport manager disqualified after multiple emissions cheat devices found

A transport manager who admitted AdBlue cheat devices had been fitted to multiple vehicles on his instructions has been banned from the industry indefinitely.

12 Mar

Landmark ruling of operator licensing legislation for trenchless technology vehicles

Beaver tail vehicles required for directional drilling must now be specified on an operator licence, in accordance with a decision by the Deputy Traffic Commissioner.

9 Mar

TC takes action after operators run vehicles with AdBlue defeat devices

Traffic Commissioner, Kevin Rooney, warns commercial fleets not to circumnavigate emission controls after more cases are unearthed.

1 Feb

Device designed to cheat emissions tests found in Rapid Response Deliveries vehicle

Rapid Response Deliveries has lost its licence to operate vehicles after one of its trucks was found with a device designed to cheat emissions tests.

19 Jan

One in 12 lorries fitted with emissions fraud device

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has revealed that one in 12 lorries checked by its examiners were fitted with emissions fraud devices.

12 Jan

Director’s ‘arrogance’ led to serious and dangerous vehicle safety issues

Director of Danson (Midlands) has been banned from operating commercial vehicles for two years.

2 Jan

Traffic Commissioner - Page 2

Traffic commissioners question whether some satnavs are fit for purpose

Transport manager disqualified following multiple failings

Future of traffic commissioners under spotlight as DfT launches review

Traffic commissioners publish annual report

DVSA chief labels traffic commissioners “anachronistic”

Traffic commissioners urged to modernise processes

Traffic commissioners report promises better targeting of offenders

Traffic Commissioner launches consultation to review the financial resources test for restricted licence holders

Transport firm disqualified after breaching licence to complete work on bypass

Stop AdBlue deception or risk losing licence

Traffic Commissioner to give advice on new traffic regulations at Fleet Live

Livestock firm’s transport licence suspended for six weeks

Food and drink supplier suspended from running vehicles

Traffic Commissioner criticises fleet operator for ‘wasting’ tribunal time

Transport manager disqualified after multiple emissions cheat devices found

Landmark ruling of operator licensing legislation for trenchless technology vehicles

TC takes action after operators run vehicles with AdBlue defeat devices

Device designed to cheat emissions tests found in Rapid Response Deliveries vehicle

One in 12 lorries fitted with emissions fraud device

Director’s ‘arrogance’ led to serious and dangerous vehicle safety issues

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Traffic warning with gridlock predicted on major motorways

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Traffic Commissioner - Page 2

Traffic commissioners question whether some satnavs are fit for purpose

Transport manager disqualified following multiple failings

Future of traffic commissioners under spotlight as DfT launches review

Traffic commissioners publish annual report

DVSA chief labels traffic commissioners “anachronistic”

Traffic commissioners urged to modernise processes

Traffic commissioners report promises better targeting of offenders

Traffic Commissioner launches consultation to review the financial resources test for restricted licence holders

Transport firm disqualified after breaching licence to complete work on bypass

Stop AdBlue deception or risk losing licence

Traffic Commissioner to give advice on new traffic regulations at Fleet Live

Livestock firm’s transport licence suspended for six weeks

Food and drink supplier suspended from running vehicles

Traffic Commissioner criticises fleet operator for ‘wasting’ tribunal time

Transport manager disqualified after multiple emissions cheat devices found

Landmark ruling of operator licensing legislation for trenchless technology vehicles

TC takes action after operators run vehicles with AdBlue defeat devices

Device designed to cheat emissions tests found in Rapid Response Deliveries vehicle

One in 12 lorries fitted with emissions fraud device

Director’s ‘arrogance’ led to serious and dangerous vehicle safety issues

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Traffic warning with gridlock predicted on major motorways

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