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contracted to a freight forwarder which determined the drivers' work. The problem with drivers hours had now been sorted out. He had spoken to the contractors and arranged for the Freight Transport Association to visit quarterly. Random checks were being carried out on charts over two to three week periods, and drivers had been given proper instructions about taking the required breaks.
Broad admitted he had not reported the convictions to the Traffic Area within 28 days, but said he had declared them on the application to renew his licence, some eight weeks later. Financial evidence was heard in private.
Renewing the licence, with an increase in authorisation to eight vehicles, Albu said that appropriate action had been taken concerning drivers' hours. After hearing the financial evidence he said that he was prepared to accept that the firm was of appropriate financial standing.