Taymix given a chance to improve maintenance

Instead of having HGVs crossed off its O-licence at a hearing over maintenance issues, Taymix Transport received a formal warning to “shape and sharpen up” as soon as possible. Taymix was called before the Western Traffic Commissioner (TC) Sarah Bell on 28 October 2008 in Bristol.

Three senior managers, together with its subsidiary company Translact, were warned by the TC that operations must become more efficient while the improvements are being made. Furthermore, Director and Transport Manager Christopher Taylor, second Transport Manager Peter Noyce, and Workshop Manager Tyrone Bevan were all found to have complied with Vosa vehicle examiner Ray Smith’s advice, such as making sure that all HGVs are loaded before roller brake testing.

Nevertheless, it was noted that HGV driver training needed to improve. Apart from that, the TC also highlighted that both Taylor and Noyce had not been fulfilling their roles entirely. In addition to this, Bell said:

“The biggest mischief of all was the complete reliance on Workshop Manager Bevan, rather than the Transport Managers assuming more control.”

Even though there was concern over the Transport Managers, the vehicle improvement – since the maintenance – was indeed praised.

Furthermore, the TC issued a formal warning, stipulating that Bevan, Noyce and Taylor must undertake refresher CPC courses. Therefore, maintenance issues will be reviewed in January 2009. In conclusion, Bell said that she might also suggest further undertakings for the firm to carry out.