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Mobile Phone Loophole Closed

The government has confirmed it will close a legal loophole that allows drivers to escape prosecution for mobile phone offences.

Dashcam footage released after chain reaction smash

An HGV driver has been jailed for 18 months after he smashed into a queue of traffic when he failed to react in time.

Operator wins appeal after “unfair” TC decision

The transport tribunal has found that a decision by TC Kevin Rooney to revoke the licence of a Southampton haulage contractor and maintenance provider was “procedurally unfair and plainly wrong”.

Three men who fly-tipped waste have received suspended prison sentences

Daniel Worboys, Jason Newman and Sidney Simpson were convicted following an investigation by the Environment Agency.

West Midlands sole trader disqualified after using an unauthorised operating centre for 15 years

A West Midlands sole trader who used an unauthorised operating centre for 15 years has been disqualified and had his O-licence revoked.

O-licences revoked due to emissions cheat device fitted

EW Gardner & Grandson has had its O-licences revoked and transport managers disqualified after traffic commissioner (TC) for the West Kevin Rooney heard how one of its vehicles had an emissions cheat device fitted.

RHA Clears First Hurdle in Cartel Claim

The RHA has satisfied the competition appeal tribunal (CAT) that it can act as class representative for over 11,000 operators who were overcharged for their trucks as a result of a cartel engaged in by manufacturers.

Norfolk haulier fined £20,000 after worker had foot broken by forklift truck

Norfolk haulier Foulger Transport has been fined £20,000 following an incident in which a warehouse worker had the bones in his foot broken by a moving forklift truck.

Cross River Partnership helps businesses reduce delivery and servicing emissions at Freight in the City Expo

Cross River Partnership is heading to Freight in the City Expo next week to share its collaborative approach to reducing the environmental impact of urban freight deliveries.

Bad braking dominates top reasons for MOT failures

Brake failures continue to dominate the top 10 reasons for MOT failures, with potentially serious road safety issues not being picked up by vehicle technicians.