HGV Operator with Missing Mileage and Unauthorised Operating Centre Concerns Dealt with by Short Curtailment and Public Inquiry

Our client, a HGV Operator had been called to Public Inquiry along with its Transport Manager due to two unsatisfactory DVSA Reports, and a record of serious failures. The Company had been found to have used an unauthorised operating centre, missing mileage was discovered some of which was attributable to the director and there was an allegation of a failure to fully co-operate with DVSA t the Desk Based Assessment. Despite these serious concerns, a more positive picture was demonstrated at the Public Inquiry before the Deputy Traffic Commissioner and a very clear plan to ensure future compliance. The Traffic Commissioner limited action to a weekend curtailment of one of the vehicles, which did not impact on the running of the business. The repute of the Transport Manager and Company were tarnished but not lost.