Compliance & Road Haulage

GT Transport Services Limited had two Operator Licences revoked following repeated failures involving tachograph records, vehicle maintenance and Transport Manager oversight. The Traffic Commissioner's decision highlights why effective monitoring, proper investigation and corrective action are essential for operators managing multiple licences and operating centres.

Restricted Operator Licence suspended: lessons from Paramount Scaffolding A Restricted Operator Licence does not remove a business's responsibilities for drivers' hours, vehicle maintenance or transport compliance. A recent Traffic Commissioner decision involving Paramount Scaffolding Ltd demonstrates the consequences when compliance weaknesses continue despite previous regulatory warnings. The company, which operated under a Restricted Goods Vehicle Operator Licence, receive

Finding a qualified Transport Manager is an important step when applying for a Standard Operator Licence or replacing an existing Transport Manager. However, finding somebody who holds the appropriate qualification is only part of the process. The appointed person must have the experience, availability and authority to exercise effective and continuous management of the operator's transport activities. For smaller haulage businesses, finding a suitable candidate can be challe

www.roadhaulagecompliance.co.uk Operating just one HGV does not mean an operator has fewer responsibilities when it comes to vehicle safety and compliance. A Traffic Commissioner decision involving Mr Stephen Lee, trading as SL Recovery, demonstrates how serious shortcomings in vehicle maintenance, defect reporting and recordkeeping can result in the loss of a Restricted Operator Licence. Following a public inquiry on 23 September 2026, the Traffic Commissioner for the North

HGV Operator Licence compliance areas including vehicle authorisations, operating centres, drivers' hours and management oversight.

The Mick Foden Commercials Traffic Commissioner decision highlights the consequences of tachograph card misuse and ineffective Transport Manager oversight. Discover the practical lessons for haulage operators.

A haulage operator’s licence was revoked after a series of serious compliance concerns, including 90 overspeed warnings in 28 days. Here’s what operators and Transport Managers can learn from the case.