The Traffic Commissioner for the West Midlands recently heard a case with an operator who showed a shocking disregard for the rules. Read more about it here - gov.uk/government/new…

We are pleased to announce that David Mullan has been appointed as a Traffic Commissioner for Great Britain and will start in the role on 19 August 2024. More details can be found at gov.uk/government/new…

Warning over Section 19 and 22 permits. Read about a recent public inquiry involving school transport vehicles. gov.uk/government/new…

Regular brake testing saves lives. Even if you do regular brake tests, they need to be carried out properly to be effective. DVSA have published some great advice here - Beyond the brake test – are you taking action? – Moving On (blog.gov.uk)

A few years ago, after a high number of bridge strikes across the country, the Senior Traffic Commissioner, Richard Turfitt, wrote a letter to all operators across the country. He has republished the letter to remind operators of their responsibilities. gov.uk/government/new…

Engaging with the Traffic Commissioner is important if there are doubts over your licence, as one operator recently found out. gov.uk/government/new…

Drivers' hours regulations and the proper use of tachographs is vital for maintaining road safety. One recent case highlighted this - gov.uk/government/new…

Being deliberately untruthful in a public inquiry cuts to the very heart of the operator licensing system - the issue of trust. gov.uk/government/new…

Lack of engagement - A case recently heard by the Traffic Commissioner for the North West, David Mullan, has highlighted significant and ongoing compliance failures at a Cumbrian company gov.uk/traffic-commis…

The case of Concept Scaffolding Services Ltd, recently heard by the Traffic Commissioner for the East of England and Senior Traffic Commissioner, Richard Turfitt, has highlighted issues from which other licence holders might learn. gov.uk/government/new…

Following a recent public inquiry, Eddaball Scaffolding Ltd has had its Restricted Goods Vehicle Operator’s Licence revoked by the Traffic Commissioner for Wales, Victoria Davies. gov.uk/government/new…

This recent decision showed the link between business practices and repute. gov.uk/government/new…

One important role held by the Traffic Commissioners is that of gatekeepers to the industry. In a recent public inquiry heard by Traffic Commissioner for Wales, the importance of this can readily be seen. gov.uk/government/new…

The deputy Traffic Commissioner said of this case "This is one of the worst operators I have ever come across… I cannot allow the company’s vehicles to operate and pose a danger to other road users for a moment longer.” gov.uk/government/new…

Following a pair of public inquiries, one transport manager has found himself without repute and with a disqualification of considerable length. gov.uk/government/new…

Unsuitable operating site refused due to risk to vulnerable road users - In a recent public inquiry, the Traffic Commissioner for the North West refused to grant permission for a proposed operating centre on environmental grounds. gov.uk/government/new…