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Any publicity around offences and a possible court case is likely to prove hugely damaging to any business.
The current economic climate may lead some cash-starved businesses to take operational short cuts to trim vehicle costs.
Perhaps delaying a vehicle inspection or a service; scheduling the driver to make that extra delivery; or adding an extra load to the vehicle to save dispatching a second truck.
Hauliers may think they will be lucky, but the consequences of being caught are likely to be far greater than just a one-off fine.
That's why, despite the recession, firms such as Jaama are seeing demand grow for robust vehicle management software. Companies not only want to manage vehicle use and drivers efficiently, but also comply with the raft of legislation emanating from Whitehall and Brussels that continue to engulf the road transport industry.