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A MATTER OF DISCIPLINE

24th March 2011, Page 23
24th March 2011
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Which of the following most accurately describes the problem?

Many operators are reluctant to discipline or dismiss drivers, not only for tachograph and drivers’ hours infringements, but for other failures such as not conducting proper daily defect inspections. Once again, the authorities will have little sympathy for operators that fail to act.

Not disciplining a driver because “he is a good lad” is tantamount to accepting that you are happy to send him out, knowing that it is more than likely that he will commit offences, just to get the job done.

A TC may believe that such an operator is more concerned about profit than

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with safety and complying with the law.