Archive: Public Inquiries
Consolidation of Licences Dealt with Successfully at Preliminary Hearing
A large group of companies acquired a number of operator licence holding companies during their expansion. They decided to rationalise their licensing requirements into two separate licences covering two traffic areas which could deal with the transport requirements of the group. The application was called into a preliminary hearing on […]
Application for Operator’s Licence Granted at Traffic Commissioner’s Public Inquiry Despite Issues with Good Repute
Our Operator client was called to Public Inquiry before the Traffic Commissioner in relation to an application for an Operator’s Licence. There was a recent history for the Company of Operating an unfit vehicle without a Licence which had called into question the repute of the Operator. Laura Newton was […]
Good Repute In Question – Licence Granted at Public Inquiry with Conditions
Our Operator client was called to Public Inquiry before the Traffic Commissioner in relation to an application for an Operator’s Licence. There was a recent history for the Company of Operating an unfit vehicle without a Licence which had called into question the repute of the Operator. Laura Newton was […]
Operator Operating HGVs with no Operator’s Licence Since 2019 – Licence Granted as Applied for
The operator in this case, represented at Public Inquiry by barrister Harry Bowyer, was operating HGVs from 2019 until he became aware that he needed an operator’s licence. The reality of the situation was that with a very few tweaks he could have fitted himself within a couple of the […]
Operator is Granted New Licence at Traffic Commissioner’s Despite Previous History of Non Compliance
Barrister Helen Newbold represented this operator who had made an application for a new licence 3 years after the incorporation and commencement of his new company. Having held a sole trader licence for 20 years this operator was unable to show that he had any maintenance records for his vehicle, […]
Operator is Granted New Licence Following History of Non Compliance on the Old.
Barrister Helen Newbold represented this operator who had made an application for a new licence 3 years after the incorporation and commencement of his new company. Having held a sole trader licence for 20 years this operator was unable to show that he had proper and sufficient maintenance records for […]
Formal Warning at Traffic Commissioner’s Public Inquiry for Lack of Drivers Hours Analysis and Driving Outwith Licence Categories
This operator, represented by Barrister Helen Newbold, was called into public inquiry following a vehicle stop where a driver was found not to hold the correct driving licence categories to drive his vehicle and trailer combination; further there were no lights, brakes or indicators working on the trailer. A follow […]
Operator Called in after Desk Based Assessment Keeps Licence At Traffic Commissioner’s Public Inquiry
This operator, represented at Public inquiry by Barrister Harry Bowyer, was called into Public Inquiry after an unsatisfactory DVSA Desk Based Assessment (DBA). The DBA followed on the heels of the previous transport manager resigning. Whilst maintenance was largely being done the paperwork was in a disastrous state. Drivers’ hours […]
Operator Escapes with Warning After Second Public Inquiry In 12 Months
This operator, represented by SBC at their previous Public Inquiry, found themselves called into Public Inquiry after an unsatisfactory DVSA Desk Based Assessment. On being approached by the operator for the second time SBC put them in touch with a competent Transport Consultant who was able to put the missing […]
Operator Loses Two Wheels But Retains Licence after Traffic Commissioner’s Public Inquiry
This operator, represented by Barrister Helen Newbold, was called to Public Inquiry after losing two wheels from a 3rd axle and failing to demonstrate that they had complied with specific conditions on the licence regarding wheel torque training for all drivers. Further failings were found in conjunction with PG9’s around […]
