Hauliers Criticized by Authority
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-THE organization of Manchester 1 Haulage, Ltd., McKiernan House, Oxford Street, Manchester, and their maintenance methods were strongly criticized by Mr. F. Williamson, North Western Licensing Authority, at Manchester on Tuesday. After an application by the company had been withdrawn, he made reference to the issue of prohibition notices against the company's vehicles and to repairs being carried out in the street.
Earlier, Mr. J. Backhouse, for the company, said that they wished to add five vehicles of 151 tons to their B licence to carry for specified companies. Three, units were at present on contract-A licence to Messrs. James Barnes, but as their operation had proved uneconomical the applicants wished to surrender the licence.
Mr. G. T. Costello, general manager of Manchester Haulage, stated that the existing A-licensed fleet was fully employed, and work, for Belgrave Industries, Ltd., and Clyde Cooperage,. Ltd., was increasing.
" Violent " Fluctuations For the British Transport Commission, who objected, Mr. J. Booth observed that there were " violent " fluctuations in the figures, which Mr. Costello seemed unable to explain. Some doubt arose as to details concerning certain contract-A vehicles, and Mr. Costello's evidence differed from the Licensing Authority's records. Witnesses had admitted that the details given of Barnes' work included that done by A-licensed vehicles as well as by those on contract, he added.
The figures were useless, observed Mr. Williamson, who said to Mr. Costello: "I am far from satisfied about the way your undertaking is being conducted. Our technical staff have visited your premises twice, and maintenance facilities are still inadequate." He advised the company to work strictly in accordance with their licences.