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Operator pays price of growing too fast

A haulage operator that “grew too fast” has had its licence cut by two trucks for 14 days after a DVSA investigation found numerous vehicle defects, incomplete records and a lack of drivers’ hours monitoring.

First offence leads to suspension

A scaffolding firm with a host of compliance issues was saved from having its licence revoked after taking remedial action.

House crash driver gets six-month ban

An HGV driver who crashed into a house in Harlow, narrowly missing sleeping children, has been banned from the roads for six months.

Director given time to prove his worth

A company director has been given six months to produce an audit that demonstrates his firm’s full compliance – or its application for 12 lorries will be rejected.