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• Two hauliers have had their 0licences curtailed at public inquiry for failing to act on warning letters sent after fleet inspections. The letters sent by the Eastern Area Traffic Commissioner spelt out their failure to complete daily driver defect books and ensure regular maintenance checks on vehicles.
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utor Mixbrow of Needham Market, Suffolk had its 0-licence reduced from three vehicles to Iwo. Fresh produce distributor and grower Norman Clow & Son of Boston, Lincolnshire had its 0-licence curtailed from five vehicles to four.
Both are now maintaining regular checks, say vehicle examiners. Deputy Eastern Area Traffic Commissioner Philip Brown was pleased both companies had made steps to improve, but was "dismayed" it had taken the prospect of a public inquiry.