16.03.2009

James Jack drivers falsified Tacho records.

James Jack Lifting services of Scotland, has been found to have falsified tachograph records following an appearance at a disciplinary inquiry, before the Scottish traffic commissioner.

The company runs 14 trucks and 17 trailers, the majority of which are used to move its crane rental fleet. The appearance follows a VOPSA investigation and covers the period of October to December 2007, involving five drivers, some of whom are accused of operating cranes in addition to their full driving duties.

Inspectors said that the company did not have any systems in place to properly manage the tachograp records, which would have highlighted the issue sooner. The drivers said that they had not received any formal training on how to use the tachographs correctly.

The evidence also highlighted the fact that since the offence the company had been acquired by Ainscough Crane Hire and that proper systems were now in place. The case will now await a decision.