Wakefield firm keeps 0-licence
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THE THREE-vehicle national licence held by Haley Transport of Wakefield, a firm with associations with A. Haley and Son (Transport) Ltd and Navigation Haulage (1lorbury) Ltd, has survived a public inquiry.
North-Eastern Deputy Licensing Authority Norman Moody refused an application for a licence by Navigation Haulage last November, following opposition by Road Haulage Association.
Moody concluded that Richard Haley senior had the financial control and was of insufficient repute because of the management of A. Haley and Son (Transport) Ltd which crashed with debts of i280,000, (CM Nov 23).
Haley is the nominated transport manager of Haley Transport, called for consideration of disciplinary action.
Vehicle examiner Derek Ellis said that though generally the vehicles were satisfactory there were few inspection sheets. One vehicle had been given an immediate prohibition for brake defects at the local rest station.
Haley said the company has no rolling road brake tester and the titter was instructed to test the brakes of the vehicle by jacking it up.
Questioned about the liquidation of A. Haley and Son (Transport) Ltd, Haley said that company was not his responsibility. The directors were his wife and his son.
Moody directed that the vehicle examiner undertake a fleet inspection before the licence falls due for renewal.