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Volumetric concrete mixers face licensing rules 'trap'

Tacho analysis experts TruTac has warned operators of volumetric concrete mixers that they could “fall into a dangerous trap” if they are not prepared for new licensing and testing rules due to come into force.

Fagan & Whalley takes on Microlise system

Fagan & Whalley has adopted Microlise telematics and camera systems across its 170 HGV fleet.

9 O-licence applications and decisions that caught our attention this week - 4 September 2018

Commercial Motor picks out some of the latest O-licence applications and decisions issued.

DVSA launches national AdBlue cheat crackdown after finding significant non-compliance regionally

The DVSA has introduced nationwide checks to identify trucks using AdBlue cheat devices to circumvent emissions rules, after a smaller regional crackdown last year highlighted significant non-compliance.

Drivers’ hours rules must prioritise safety

The EU drivers’ hours rules are established as a mainstay of the commercial vehicle industry, limiting the amount of time drivers of large goods vehicles and passenger-carrying vehicles can drive in any given day.

Loan deception results in nine-year ban for Birmingham haulage boss

A Birmingham haulage company boss has been banned from running companies for nine years after falsely claiming £1m worth of work to secure advance payments from lenders.

The ruling body: senior traffic commissioner’s statutory documents

CM looks at some of the main areas in the 2018 review of the senior traffic commissioner’s statutory documents.

Steel fabrication director refused O-licence

A steel fabrication company has had its restricted O-licence application for two vehicles and one trailer refused after it failed to declare that a related company had entered administration.