Two operators who failed to ask for a period of grace or find an alternative transport manager when their shared CPC holder couldn’t carry out his role have lost their licences.

The sole trader and limited company licences were both revoked by North East Traffic Commissioner, Tim Blackmore, after failing to meet the professional competence requirement. 

Mr Blackmore heard that the nominated transport manager, who served both licences, had been unable to perform his duties for several months due to ill health.

The sole trader and limited company failed to tell the Office of the Traffic Commissioner, nominate a suitable replacement or ask for a period of grace.

Mr Blackmore described the failures as a “serious oversight”. He said there can be significant ramifications for public safety where standard licence holders run vehicles without a transport manager.

They’re legally responsible for ensuring effective management of the transport operations, particularly in the management and monitoring of drivers’ hours. In this case, both operators had been reported for inadequate drivers’ hours monitoring and management.

READ: Transport manager guidance 

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