Category: Public Inquiries
Operating Centres, Public Inquiries and the Traffic Commissioner
Let’s face it, few people like living next to an Operating Centre. Whether you run a single truck or a fleet of 200 lorries, you can expect resistance from local residents. Typical complaints include: Vehicle noise Road congestion Damage to verges Dust Mud left on roads Entrance and exit […]
Traffic Commissioners’ Public Inquiries – 7 Frequently Asked Questions
Operating a business involving HGVs or PSVs is a daunting task. Outside of the Aviation and Nuclear Industries, our Industry is one of the most tightly-regulated there is. Even the most careful Operator can find themselves on the receiving end of a poor DVSA compliance audit. This might be […]
Mobile Telephones, Public Inquiries, & Driver Conduct Hearings
The Government has recently publicised its intention to impose greater penalties on drivers who are caught using hand-held mobile telephones. It should not be forgotten, however, that the Senior Traffic Commissioner has made it absolutely clear that it is unacceptable for vocational licence holders to use hand-held mobile phones […]
