Traffic Commissioner - Page 4

HGV drivers will face strong action for tailgating, says industry regulator

The Traffic Commissioner for Wales has warned HGV drivers will face strong action if they are caught tailgating – in any circumstances.

16 Aug

Transport operator’s licensing application labelled chaotic

The licensing application process is a vital first step for a future operator to impress their “readiness to be compliant”, says Traffic Commissioner.

15 Aug

DVSA promise crackdown after staff suffer physical and verbal abuse

Between April 2016 and March 2017, more than 300 driving examiners, vehicle testers and roadside enforcement staff suffered physical or verbal abuse.

10 Aug

Jailed owners of skip hire business banned indefinitely from transport operations

The owners of Porthmadog Skip Hire have been banned from running heavy goods vehicles indefinitely by the country’s Traffic Commissioner.

8 Aug

Vehicle used with brake defects despite being reported on numerous occasions

Business loses its transport licence after Traffic Commissioner says little regard was given to safety rules.

4 Aug

Traffic Commissioner revokes transport licence

The owner of a pallet firm will been disqualified from running vehicles and lose his transport licence later this month.

2 Aug

Traffic Commissioner refuses to return impounded vehicle

A plant hire firm has failed in its bid to get back a vehicle that was impounded for illegal operation.

2 Aug

Transport manager disqualified for failing to carry out statutory duties

Philip Haynes-Smith hadn’t performed the role of transport manager for five years and had a “worrying lack of knowledge” of the drivers’ hours rules.

27 Jul

FTA conferences ‘an important engagement tool’, says Turfitt

Senior TC Richard Turfitt (pictured) says Transport Manager conferences allow operators to understand the regulator's perspective and share their concerns about the industry.

19 Jul

30-month disqualification for “untruthful” HGV driver who obstructed investigators

A HGV driver has been disqualified from professional driving for 30 months after he falsified records and lied to government inspectors.

11 Jul

Disqualification for transport manager who misled Traffic Commissioner

A transport manager who sought to mislead the West of England Traffic Commissioner has been disqualified from acting in that role for three years.

10 Jul

21-year professional driving ban for HGV driver

A truck driver has been disqualified from professional driving until June 2038 after his driver card was used by another employee.

7 Jul

Driver who posed road safety risk banned from professional driving

A HGV driver has been banned from professional driving after breaking laws designed to prevent fatigue while working.

7 Jul

Transport director disqualified from running trucks for nine months

The director of a transport firm has been disqualified from operating vehicles by Scotland's Traffic Commissioner.

6 Jul

‘Dishonest’ operators refused licence to run HGVs

Two transport operators who illegally ran HGVs over a long and sustained period have been described as "dishonest" by Scotland's Traffic Commissioner.

6 Jul

Failure to improve compliance will ‘place your operator’s licence at risk’

The Senior Traffic Commissioner has warned operators facing a public inquiry to take immediate action over safety concerns – or risk losing their licence.

3 Jul

Traffic Commissioner calls on hauliers to make HGV parking sites safe and suitable

Scotland’s Traffic Commissioner has called on hauliers across the industry to make sure the place where they keep their HGVs is “safe and suitable” at all times.

29 Jun

Drivers handed four-week driving suspensions for mobile phone offences

Two HGV drivers have been suspended from professional driving for four weeks after using their mobile phones whilst at the wheel.

28 Jun

HGV driver banned from driving professionally for three years

A HGV driver has been banned from professional driving for three years after he falsified his records and put other road users at risk.

22 Jun

Indefinite driving ban for ‘reckless’ HGV driver

A HGV driver has been banned from professional driving indefinitely and branded reckless after he left a hazardous waste spill from his vehicle unattended.

21 Jun

Traffic Commissioner - Page 4

HGV drivers will face strong action for tailgating, says industry regulator

Transport operator’s licensing application labelled chaotic

DVSA promise crackdown after staff suffer physical and verbal abuse

Jailed owners of skip hire business banned indefinitely from transport operations

Vehicle used with brake defects despite being reported on numerous occasions

Traffic Commissioner revokes transport licence

Traffic Commissioner refuses to return impounded vehicle

Transport manager disqualified for failing to carry out statutory duties

FTA conferences ‘an important engagement tool’, says Turfitt

30-month disqualification for “untruthful” HGV driver who obstructed investigators

Disqualification for transport manager who misled Traffic Commissioner

21-year professional driving ban for HGV driver

Driver who posed road safety risk banned from professional driving

Transport director disqualified from running trucks for nine months

‘Dishonest’ operators refused licence to run HGVs

Failure to improve compliance will ‘place your operator’s licence at risk’

Traffic Commissioner calls on hauliers to make HGV parking sites safe and suitable

Drivers handed four-week driving suspensions for mobile phone offences

HGV driver banned from driving professionally for three years

Indefinite driving ban for ‘reckless’ HGV driver

Most read

Group test: 400-mile EV winter range challenge

Traffic warning with gridlock predicted on major motorways

‘No grey area’ on private use for double cab pick-ups (video)

Traffic Commissioner - Page 4

HGV drivers will face strong action for tailgating, says industry regulator

Transport operator’s licensing application labelled chaotic

DVSA promise crackdown after staff suffer physical and verbal abuse

Jailed owners of skip hire business banned indefinitely from transport operations

Vehicle used with brake defects despite being reported on numerous occasions

Traffic Commissioner revokes transport licence

Traffic Commissioner refuses to return impounded vehicle

Transport manager disqualified for failing to carry out statutory duties

FTA conferences ‘an important engagement tool’, says Turfitt

30-month disqualification for “untruthful” HGV driver who obstructed investigators

Disqualification for transport manager who misled Traffic Commissioner

21-year professional driving ban for HGV driver

Driver who posed road safety risk banned from professional driving

Transport director disqualified from running trucks for nine months

‘Dishonest’ operators refused licence to run HGVs

Failure to improve compliance will ‘place your operator’s licence at risk’

Traffic Commissioner calls on hauliers to make HGV parking sites safe and suitable

Drivers handed four-week driving suspensions for mobile phone offences

HGV driver banned from driving professionally for three years

Indefinite driving ban for ‘reckless’ HGV driver

Most read

Group test: 400-mile EV winter range challenge

Traffic warning with gridlock predicted on major motorways

‘No grey area’ on private use for double cab pick-ups (video)

EU electric vehicle market declines | Demand up 40% in China

GWM confirms pricing for Haval Jolion Pro SUV

Vauxhall Movano Hydrogen to go on sale in spring 2025

Opinion: Positive performance in new and used LCV market

Renault 5 E-Tech first drive | The compact EV we've been waiting for

Vauxhall Frontera first drive | Likeable and great value SUV