Thousands of HGV drivers given bogus medical tests in the back of vans
Summary
Thousands of heavy goods vehicle (HGV) drivers in the UK received fake medical tests in vans while renewing their licenses. A company called Doctors on Wheels was found to have unqualified staff signing drivers as fit to drive, leading to a fraud conviction for the company’s director.Key Facts
- Thousands of HGV drivers got bogus medical tests in vans at lay-bys and motorway service stations.
- Doctors on Wheels promised cheap medical tests by "fully licensed doctors" but used unqualified staff.
- Some drivers with serious health issues were falsely signed as fit to drive.
- The company’s director, Andrew Eburne, was convicted of fraud and sentenced to four years in prison.
- Trading Standards undercover investigators found staff using fake doctor stamps and giving quick, inaccurate tests.
- Required medical tests (D4 forms) must be done by licensed doctors for HGV licenses to ensure driver safety.
- Staff often claimed to be nurses, but only one was properly registered in the UK.
- Investigators caught incidents where medical identity checks were not done, allowing cheating.
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