The Traffic Commissioner for the North East of England, Tim Blackmore, has revoked the operator’s licence held by Mansfield haulier Alexander Coates and disqualified him from holding or obtaining a licence for six months. His decision follows a public inquiry in Leeds this week, which Mr Coates failed to attend…. Read more »
Scania appeals against decision of the European Commission regarding EU antitrust rules
Scania has reviewed the decision by the European Commission concerning inappropriate exchange of information during the period of 1997-2011, and will appeal against it. Scania strongly contests all the findings and allegations made by the European Commission, and will appeal against the decision in its entirety. Scania also emphasises that… Read more »
RHA reacts to massive fine on Scania for truck price fixing
The Road Haulage Association has welcomed the heavy fine the European Commission has imposed on Scania for being part of a price fixing cartel over 14 years – but pointed out it does nothing to pay UK hauliers back for the money they’ve spent on overpriced lorries. The Commission announced… Read more »
Transport and Warehousing listed as common industries for exploitation
Independent charity Crimestoppers is partnering with the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority (GLAA) to help the UK public ‘Spot The Signs’ of slavery in a bid to tackle this growing issue. Modern Day Slavery takes a variety of forms, many of which operate openly in public places. Whilst anyone can… Read more »
Swansea scrap merchant handed transport ban by Traffic Commissioner
A Swansea scrap merchant which ran more trucks than it was allowed to, didn’t put HGVs through safety checks when they were due and had untaxed vehicles seized by DVLA has lost its transport licence. Traffic Commissioner for Wales, Nick Jones, revoked the licence held by Crofty Point Metals Ltd… Read more »
‘Lethal’ driving leads to ban for business boss
The owner of a structural steelwork business has been suspended from professional driving for 12 weeks by the East of England Deputy Traffic Commissioner. Mark Honess, 41, of Longwick Road, Princes Risborough, will not be able to drive large goods vehicles again until October after he was reported for two… Read more »
Mobile phone offending leads to 12 week ban for business owner
A High Wycombe driver has been suspended from professional driving by the region’s Deputy Traffic Commissioner after he was caught using his mobile phone on two separate occasions – one just days after new penalties had been introduced for the offence. Martin Burnell, 46, of Tyzack Road, High Wycombe, had… Read more »
Dash cam footage welcome but must be used responsibly, says RHA
Recent proposals that dashboard camera footage be submitted as evidence to police in an effort to crack down on ‘lunatic’ drivers are welcome measures, as long as they respect driver privacy and are not published in ‘naming and shaming’ attempts, says the Road Haulage Association. “Anything that helps with the… Read more »
Industry regulator warns HGV drivers will face strong action for tailgating
The Traffic Commissioner for Wales has warned HGV drivers will face strong action if they are caught tailgating – in any circumstances. Nick Jones says professional drivers across the industry should know that engaging in this kind of behaviour, particularly in a commercial vehicle, is serious. The warning comes after… Read more »
“Critical road safety issues” lead to licence revocation for South Wales aggregate firm
A South Wales aggregates and ready mix concrete business has lost its transport licence after the Traffic Commissioner for Wales said innocent people were far more likely to be injured or killed when such little regard was given to safety rules. Brian Hughes, who operates across South Wales, was also… Read more »
