Transport Company Fined £500,000 For Overweight Vehicle

Last week, a major electrical wholesaler was fined £472,815 at City of London Court by the DVSA. Following a weight check one of their 7,500kg vehicles, it was found to be 74% overweight. The truck was carrying a load of electrical cable weighing almost 13,000kg.

The fine represents a graduated fixed penalty and was means tested. Further costs for the operator included;

• A victim surcharge of £2,000
• Costs of 315

This further highlights the punishments available to operators who continue to flout the law. An overloaded vehicle can have a serious effect on the handling and braking of the vehicle.  

Martin Fryer

Martin Fryer is Managing Director of a specialist haulage company as well as a qualified transport manager with experience across multiple different industries. He holds a BA (Hons) in Logistics and is a chartered member of the Institute of Logistics and Transport.

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