Convicted pair told 'stay away'
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• Stephen and Julie Bowles, the first haulage directors to be convicted of corporate manslaughter, have both been barred from having any involvement in the Berkshirebased air-freight company Roy Bowles Transport in the foreseeable future.
Western Traffic Commissioner Philip Brown has placed a condition on the company's licence, which not only prevents Stephen Bowies and his sister Julie from being directors, it stops them from being employed in any capacity relating to the Bowles' haulage operation.
In November 1999, the brother and sister were convicted of double manslaughter after one of the company's drivers, Andrew Cox, fell asleep at the wheel of his vehicle, and it smashed into a skip lorry, causing two deaths.
Stephen Bowles was given a 15-month sentence, while Julie was handed a 12-month sentence, although both were suspended for two years.
At a Bristol disciplinary inquiry, Brown said: "The company has had a very good reputation. I should say that I sincerely hope this is the first and last time I have to consider matters relating to Roy Bowles Transport at a public inquiry."