Problems abroad
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II Breaches of the drivers' hours rules while driving abroad had led to the licence held by Stranraer-based Peter Wolstenholme being suspended for a fortnight. Wolstenholme, who trades as PWT International, appeared before Scottish TC Michael Betts at a Stranraer inquiry.
Missed check
▪ Swansea haulier Arwel Hopkins has been fined £400 by Llanelli magistrates with £35 costs for failing to have a two-year tachograph calibration check. Hopkins' solicitor told the magistrates he had thought the tachograph only needed a six-yearly check.
Residents win
• VILE Construction has been allowed to change its operating centre for 12 vehicles and 10 trailers from Wombwell to Barnsley, with a number of environmental restrictions.
No co-operation
• The revocation of the licence held by Hextable, Kent-based Martin Rixon, trading as James Transport Services, has been upheld by the Transport Tribunal.
One down
• Maintenance problems have led to the licence for two vehicles and two trailers held by Andrew Baughan, trading as APB Services of Daventry, being cut to one vehicle and one trailer for three months. Eastern um Ian Fowler refused to increase the authorisation by two vehicles.