The inquiry came as a result of a Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) assessment that was marked ‘unsatisfactory’ in many areas.

Evidence presented by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) revealed significant shortcomings in the operator’s compliance. Specific issues included:

Failure to analyse tachograph data, with many driver cards not downloaded

Thousands of kilometres of unaccounted mileage

Vehicles not receiving regular safety inspections at the required eight-week intervals

No evidence that driver entitlement had been checked

Extensive use of “self-employed” or “limited company” drivers, undermining fair competition

Operating a vehicle (FN68 LGY) that was not specified on the licence

Parking two vehicles at an operating centre authorised for only one vehicle

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