Prohibitions an 'appalling indictment'
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S A Scottish haulier which collected more than 35 prohibitions in five years has had its vehicle authorisation cut by more than half. Stevenson Brothers, of Avonbridge, Falkirk was told by Scottish Traffic Commissioner Michael Betts that its authorised fleet strength must Fall from 70 vehicles and 200 trailers to 30 vehicles and 75 trailers.
Betts said that while he accepted that the firm was making efforts to improve its maintenance systems, 19% of its trucks had attracted prohibitions in 1995.
"That is an appalling indictment," said Betts, adding that it was particularly worrying that 22 of the prohibitions issued were for broke related defects.
David Ritchie, representing Stevenson Brothers, said the company accepted the prohibitions were a "disturbing trend" but he stressed it had improved its workshop and invested in new vehicles. "The oldest vehicles have now been disposed of," he said.