"An appalling record"
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• Twenty eight convictions since 1982 resulted in Northumberland haulier William Oliver's licence being curtailed by three vehicles and five trailers, a further vehicle being suspended for a six month period and the licence duration cut so that it expires in June 1988 instead of April 1989.
Oliver of Carrsgate, Bardon Mill, Hexham, held a licence authorising 15 vehicles and 25 trailers. He was called before North Eastern Licensing Authority, Frederick Whalley, following convictions for overloading, drivers hours and tachograph offences and speeding, recorded against himself, his son Stuart and a number of drivers. Stuart Oliver's HGV licence was revoked at an earlier hearing because of speeding convictions.
For Oliver, Roger Hird, said many of the overloading offences related to the carriage of timber, the weight of which varied tremendously depending on the moisture content.
Oliver gave undertakings to instruct his drivers to checkweigh if in any doubt, to watch their speeds and to ensure that they complied with the drivers hours and tachograph rules.
Giving Oliver a severe warning about his future conduct, Whalley said it was an appalling record and there was no excuse.