MAINTENANCE DIFFICULTIES
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Maintenance problems have led to the licence held by Newcastle-upon-Tyne firm Maxwell's Demolition being cut to three vehicles and two trailers and suspended for seven days. The company appeared before North Eastern DTC Mark Hinchliffe (above).
West Midland TC David Dixon has warned Worcester-based Anthony Hudson and William Bowkett, trading as W Prosser, about keeping vehicles fit and serviceable at all times. The partners agreed to a series of undertakings relating to their maintenance arrangements.
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A 9.5% train weight overload on an artic which was carrying sand cost Colchester-based East Coast Tipping £550 in fines and costs. The company admitted the offence before Harlow Magistrates. Driver Stephen Boyle was fined £100 with 1100 costs.
UCENCE PERMED A bid for a new licence by Aberdeen-based Norwood Transport has been refused by Scottish DTC Richard McFarlane. The company did not meet the requirement in relation to good repute due to Its connections with East Coast Roadways, whose licence had been revoked.