Traffic Commissioner - Page 8

Frys Logistics fined for tachograph offences

Frys Logistics has been fined for tachograph offences discovered after one of its lorry drivers caused the death of two cyclists.

27 Oct

FTA welcomes proposed amendments to traffic commissioner guidance

Proposed amendments to the Senior Traffic Commissioner’s Statutory Guidance and Directions have been welcomed by the FTA.

19 Oct

Furniture moving business owner disqualified for passing control of vehicles

A furniture delivery business owner has been disqualified from truck operation for two and a half years, after he gave control of his vehicles to two brothers who ran the vehicles in a "truly shocking" state.

9 Oct

Operator licence revoked after passing control of vehicles to another company

Glasgow firm Castle Contracts has had its operator licence revoked after another business was found to be operating its vehicles, in addition to poor vehicle safety.

9 Oct

Timber haulier suspended from operating for two months after driver fatigue breaches

A timber haulier has been suspended from operating HGVs for two months after Scotland’s Traffic Commissioner heard that the owner had breached rules designed to prevent driver fatigue.

22 Sep

Rosehearty HGV driver disqualified for falsifying records

A Rosehearty HGV driver has been disqualified from professional driving for 12 months after admitting he created false records.

18 Sep

Traffic commissioner urges fleets: ‘challenge us on subjects you don’t think are relevant’

Kevin Rooney wants fleets to ‘push back’ where they can do things differently to reduce their costs

26 Aug

South Lanarkshire boat transporter caught without operator’s licence

Scotland’s traffic commissioner has ruled that South Lanarkshire boat transporter Alistair Adams was moving goods without a valid operator’s licence.

17 Aug

Fuel supplier licence application refused due to 'disreputable behaviour'

A fuel supplier has been refused permission to operate HGVs after the Traffic Commissioner ruled owners had acted disreputably with contempt for licensing laws.

14 Aug