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Tribunal finds DHL’s dismissal process was flawed

A DHL Services HGV driver has won his claim of unfair dismissal after he was sacked following a fight

Operator fails to convince TC on hire and reward case

A skip hire company that tried applying for a restricted O-licence and then took the case to a public inquiry (PI) has had its application refused by the traffic commissioner

Multi-agency crackdown on waste offences

HGVs outside waste sites across England were checked for a range of offences last month, including tax evasion and vehicle defects

Jail after HGV driver dies on the M4

An HGV driver has been jailed for two years after he collided with a broken down lorry on the M4, killing the driver

Directors of illegal cartel retain O-licences

Two directors of construction firms have been warned they will lose their restricted vehicle licences if they repeat the anti-competitive conduct

Appeal fails to shift revocation decision

A Cumbrian operator that had its licence revoked after failing on two separate occasions to demonstrate financial standing has now had an appeal dismissed

Rude awakening for ‘contemptuous’ firm

A company that refused to appear before the traffic commissioner (TC) at a Leeds public inquiry (PI) because it was 200 miles away and “ridiculous” has had its licence application refused

Overstretched haulage boss loses control of operation

The director and transport manager of a Port Talbot haulage firm has had his licence revoked and been disqualified

TC was right to disqualify transport manager

A transport manager who was kicked out of the industry indefinitely has failed in his attempt to change the rehabilitation measures ordered by a traffic commissioner