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Used Truck of the Week 8 November

Used Truck of the Week is a Renault Premium 460 from PM Commercials

O-licences revoked following a string of offences and shortcomings

Two West Midlands hauliers have had their licences revoked after a public inquiry (PI) found that there had been a string of offences and shortcomings. The licence of Derby Haulage and two licences held by Tariq Talib, trading as T&K Transport, were revoked following a PI in October.

Environment Agency warns on compliant waste disposal

The Environment Agency has warned small businesses not to give their rubbish to illegal waste operators. The warning came after a van used to dump waste illegally in Berkshire was seized and crushed by the agency.

Senior traffic commissioner Richard Turfitt

Transport managers told to keep up to date on regulations by senior traffic commissioner

The senior traffic commissioner (TC) has warned UK hauliers to keep their qualifications and development up to date. Richard Turfitt said that key staff, such as transport managers, should be proactive in keeping current with new guidance on haulage regulations.