Gerard Palmer Transport Manager Huntapac Transport Preston, Lancs "A good
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thing," is Gerard Palmer's verdict on the proposed changes. They should make everything a bit more transparent."
Palmer oversees a 36-strong fleet in a company that grows and distributes fresh produce. He believes streamlining the 0licence process will complement the modernisation that nas taken place through computerisation.
'Taking vehicles off or putting them on has been much quicker and easier with the TAN [Traffic Area Network] website, but you do need a certain amount of computer literacy."
But like others, Palmer opposes the abolition of the disc: "It's nice to see it in the window but with all these new ID measures I suppose it just isn't needed. All in all, these changes are for the benefit of the industry and that's a good thing." Gerald Palmer