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Fleet increased but not facilities, Tribunal told
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• An appeal against the West Midland LA's decision to curtail eight vehicles until associate companies William Round Transport Ltd and Craylon Transport Ltd moved to new premises, was dismissed by the Transport Tribunal on Monday.
The LA's main. concern was that while the respective fleets of the companies had increased, their maintenance facilities had remained the same.
Mr Michael Carless, for both companies, dealt with the appeal in two parts; William Round Transport Ltd, had increased its fleet from 20 to 28 vehicles. Its appearance before the LA was the result of four delayed and two immediate GV9s. There was also a conviction for dangerous tyres. However, Mr Carless pointed out that the lorry had driven over a hole which had damaged the rim of the tyre. "But this is not evidence of poor maintenance," he said.
Mr Carless told the Tribunal that Craylon Transport Ltd, had increased its fleet from 12 to 24.
The LA claimed that the maintenance had gone down since the fleet had increased. And the reason for curtailment was that new premises were not available.
"One might agree that the premises are not as adequate as they once were, but not enough to give cause for concern," said Mr Carless. He added that Mr Round was having trouble getting planning permission.
Dismissing the appeal, Tribunal President, Mr G. D. Squibb QC, said they would put their reasons into writing.