A building firm based in Chard will lose its operator’s licence this
month after committing the same offence twice.
Despite being given advice by DVSA after the first offence, the
partnership did the same thing again two months later.
Kevin Rooney, the West of England Traffic Commissioner, told the
business that committing the offence once was a serious error but to repeat
it was “reckless”.
The firm twice used an agricultural tractor and trailer in
connection with its building activities. The driver didn’t have the right
licence to drive the vehicle, which meant he wasn’t insured.
Mr Rooney also found the partnership had abandoned its maintenance
responsibilities.
There were concerns over the frequency of safety inspections for
vehicles.
Brake testing efficiency on PMIs was just recorded with a tick.
And an advisory defect for a wet fuel tank was repaired 28 weeks
after being notified to the operator.
After
hearing evidence from the partners at a public inquiry, Mr Rooney concluded
they were unfit to continue holding a licence.
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