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Class I LGV licence held by Ashbourne, Derbyshire lorry driver David Hugrnan, North Western IC Martin Albu warned that speeding in heavy goods vehicles was not something he could take lightly. Hugman had accumulated 11 penalty points for speeding offences.
Offer refused • A Birmingham Industrial tribunal has decided not to award lorry driver Robert Stainton any compensation for unfair dismissal, because they consider he unreasonably refused an offer of reinstatement by Elan International.
Figures required • North Eastern Deputy TC H Anthony Richardson wants further financial information before deciding what action to take in the case of Nottingham-based Kevin Jackson. He indicated that if the information proved satisfactory, he would allow the licence to run for 12 months to see if a new maintenance system worked.
Phoned dismissal • West Midlands haulier Norton Transport Services has been ordered to pay lorry driver Malcolm Cooper £427.50 compensation for unfair dismissal after sacking him over the telephone for allegedly failing to obey a lawful order. A Birmingham Industrial Tribunal also considered that Cooper was 25% to blame.
Sherwood appeal • Humberside-based Sherwood Fabrications is appealing to Bolton Crown Court against a fine of .,£1,500 for using a vehicle without an Operator's Licence, imposed in the firm's absence.