A PSV Operator Who had Suffered a Wheel Loss Incident Keeps Licence at Public Inquiry

This Operator, represented by Senior Solicitor, Murray Oliver, was called to Public Inquiry following a wheel loss incident. Losing a wheel is one of the 7 Most serious infringements which may result in the automatic revocation of an O licence.

The operator’s immediate changes to its systems for recording wheel retorque and an effective response to the DVSA Maintenance investigation was sufficient to persuade the Traffic Commissioner to draw back from the decision to revoke and to impose a moderate regulatory sanction. The Transport Manager’s prompt actions also saved his repute.