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DVSA Revises Guidance on Defects

The DVSA has revised its guidance for the categorisation of defects in roadside checks and vehicle tests.

Fine for Driver Who Cluttered his Windscreen

An HGV driver has been fined by the police after his windscreen was cluttered with accessories.

New CV Unit Launches

Hauliers in Warwickshire could be subject to increased spot checks after the police launched a new commercial vehicle unit to cut down on serious and fatal collisions.

Disqualification for Daughter who Conspired with Banned Father

The daughter of a disqualified operator who attempted to use her business as a front for him to continue running a haulage firm has now also been disqualified.

Thieves snatch £1m adult toy booty

Northamptonshire police said they were continuing to investigate the theft of £1m worth of adult toys from a lorry in a layby in September.

HSE warning over poorly maintained vehicles

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has warned operators to ensure vehicles are maintained in a safe condition after a company director was banned for knowingly exposing employees to unsafe working conditions.

Director disqualified for “amateur forgeries”

A Wolverhampton haulier who maintained “a bare-faced lie” by insisting forged documents were genuine roller brake test results, has been disqualified for five years.

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”.