Wollens licence cut for six months
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WOLLENS, BASED in Glastonbury, has had its licence curtailed from ive to four vehicles for six months after one of its trucks picked up an “S” marked prohibition in February for having a particularly dangerous exposed wing.
The following undertakings were attached to the licence: ● A one-day director operator awareness training programme, provided by a recognised trade organisation, will be fully completed by November 2011. Written details of sessions and attendance must be submitted to the trafic area ofice within 10 days of the course.
● A person who holds a certiicate of professional competence (CPC) is to be employed by the irm within three months, on contract and for at least two days a week. ● Safety inspections will be planned and never more than six weeks apart. The PMI reports will be fully and properly completed, show rectiication and be retained for at least two years.
● There will be a nil defect daily driver reporting system.
● Wollens will take a random audit of at least two drivers a month to ensure drivers are undertaking their walk-round checks correctly.
● All vehicles and trailers will have a rolling road brake test every three months, not including the MOT.
● Maintenance systems, maintenance documentation and vehicle inspections will be audited by a recognised trade organisation after six and 12 months.
● All vehicles will have a thorough and effective pre-MOT inspection.