Transport operator issued with a temporary curtailment of its operating licence

A transport operator of public service vehicles (PSVs) has been issued a temporarily curtailment to its licence following a public inquiry by the Office of the Traffic Commissioner. The Deputy Commissioner found that the company had not met its undertakings regarding vehicle maintenance, driver hours and overall licence management. The inquiry prompted a series of DVSA investigations which identified issues including:

• Failures to record driver rest periods.
• Inadequate driver training records and licence checks.
• Concerns over maintenance standards and brake testing.

The Deputy Traffic Commissioner acknowledged the following efforts made by the company despite their failings:

• Ceasing the use of self-employed drivers.
• Engaging for external support for transport compliance.
• Implementing roller brake testing at every inspection.
• Introducing AdBlue monitoring system.
• Appointing two new qualified transport managers.

The company has since demonstrated a strong understanding of their responsibilities and a commitment to ensuring future compliance.