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Management improved but not enough

21st April 1972, Page 38
21st April 1972
Page 38
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Which of the following most accurately describes the problem?

• Carntyne Transport Co Ltd had its fleet authorizing 45 vehicles and five trailers curtailed this week by the Scottish deputy LA in Glasgow by the removal of three vehicles for three months.

In evidence Mr John Russell, a director, said there had been some concern regarding the management of the business in September last year and a new manager had been appointed with control of the business placed with Mr Russell in October.

The drivers and staff had now been given written instructions regarding requirements and faced immediate dismissal if they failed to carry out instructions. The firm admitted four convictions for overloading and four immediate and 10 delayed prohibitions since 1970 were all accepted. This showed that despite the improvements the firm had still some way to go said Mr Russell, and control had been tightened even further.

Mr P. Kehoe, a vehicle examiner, sai that he was unable to check back recorc but was satisfied that the present recordin system was satisfactory if adhered to an premises and staff were adequate. fi thought the firm had put its house in order.

Mr J. B. T. Loudon, for the compan. summed up claiming that management wt now in very experienced and compete, hands.

Mr H. R. Aylmer, deputy LA, said th there were shortcomings which could not overlooked and he decided to restrict ti fleet to 33 vehicles and five trailers actual in possession and curtail further by remov of three vehicles for three months. The would be another fleet inspection in s months' time.