SHEFFIELD CLEAN AIR ZONE PROPOSALS
heffield City Council (SCC) has put forward proposals for a Category C Clean Air Zone (CAZ) to be implemented from late 2022. If the CAZ goes ahead, buses, taxis, vans…
TOP update: OCRS customer reports system in testing
We are finalising our testing of the OCRS reports.We apologise for the delay but please be assured that we are thoroughly testing the repairs and improvements to the reporting system…
Consequences of improperly obtaining bounce-back loans
The traffic commissioner for the West Midlands, Nick Denton, recently held a public inquiry into Mafuwer Logistics Ltd. The company was granted a standard international licence for three vehicles in…
The dangers of ignoring the regulator
In a public inquiry at the end of last month, Calder’s Concrete Products had their licence revoked. In addition to not proving they had sufficient funds for their vehicles, the…
Traffic commissioner has seen an explosion in traction-only operators
‘Phoenix’ haulier application goes down in flames05 October 2021Chris TindallComplianceThe traffic commissioner has refused an application by a skip firm to operate HGVs after concluding that it was “a clear…
‘Phoenix’ haulier application goes down in flames
The traffic commissioner has refused an application by a skip firm to operate HGVs after concluding that it was “a clear example of a phoenix business”. West Midlands TC Nick…
Revocation for unauthorised use of operating centre
An Essex-based haulage operator has had its licence revoked after using an unauthorised operating centre. KS Transporters (UK) had also traded for months without a transport manager before its attendance…
Lone working
Lone working The basics for employers Overview A summary of your duties to protect lone workers and a video to help you Stress and other health factors Protect lone workers…
My parrot destroyed my vehicle registration certificate among most unusual reasons shared when getting a replacement
The most unusual reasons people have shared with DVLA for needing a replacement vehicle registration certificate (V5C)From:Driver and Vehicle Licensing AgencyPublished29 September 2021 “I wasn’t concentrating and shredded it”, “it was…
DVLA working with local authorities and police services to take action on unlicensed vehicles
Vehicle tax evasion is against the law and while over 98% of vehicles are taxed correctly, a small minority of vehicle keepers continue to break the law. It costs HM Treasury £94…