Be Prepared for Public Inquiry
Protect Your Operator’s Licence at a Traffic Commissioner Hearing.
Be Prepared for Public Inquiry
A Public inquiry (PI), is a formal hearing before traffic Commissioner following DVSA findings that suggest systemic failures. The outcome can affect your Operators Licence, professional repute, and business continuity.
Why You Might Be Called?
Multiple PG9 prohibitions or a high OCRS score
MOT failures or weak roadworthiness controls
Poor PMI records – missing brake tests or incomplete records
Breaches of undertakings, warnings not acted upon, or management control
How We Help?
Audit
- End to end systems audit (maintenance, tachograph, driver documents)
- Gap analysis against DVSA and OTC expectations
Rectification
- Corrective actions scheduled as evidenced
- Records brought up to standard
- Coaching for drivers, transport teams, and maintenance providers
Defence
- Evidence bundle and submissions prepared
- Hearing preparation and mock questioning
- Post-hearing improvement plan
Your Journey to PI Preparedness
1
Same day Triage
Review letter, set scope, request documents
2
Pre Inquiry Audit
(Days 1-9)
Inspect files, system and provider performance
3
Rectification
(Days 10-20)
Implement fixes, update records
4
Bundle & Submissions
(Days 10-20)
Compile evidence, prepare statements
5
On the day & after
Attend, assist, produce post-hearing action plan
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