Goods vehicle operator licences in Aberdeen (AB)
647 licences on the DVSA register name an operating centre in the AB postcode area of Scotland. Between them they authorise 6,397 vehicles and 4,055 trailers.
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What these 647 licences allow
| Licence type | Licences | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Restricted | 293 | 45.3 % |
| Standard National | 284 | 43.9 % |
| Standard International | 70 | 10.8 % |
Standard International licences — the ones that permit loading here and unloading on the continent — make up 10.8 % of the AB area, against 16.5 % across Great Britain. That is below the national figure by 5.7 points, and ranks AB 105th of the 114 areas covered here. What each licence type permits.
How big the fleets are
| Authorised fleet | Licences | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 vehicle | 154 | 23.8 % |
| 2 vehicles | 136 | 21 % |
| 3 to 5 vehicles | 152 | 23.5 % |
| 6 to 10 vehicles | 77 | 11.9 % |
| 11 to 25 vehicles | 72 | 11.1 % |
| 26 to 50 vehicles | 34 | 5.3 % |
| 51 to 100 vehicles | 14 | 2.2 % |
| 101 vehicles or more | 8 | 1.2 % |
The median licence in AB authorises 3 vehicles, against 3 nationally. AB is 43rd of 114 areas by number of licences.
Also registered to carry waste
6 of the operators based in AB — 0.9 % — also appear on the Environment Agency register of waste carriers, brokers and dealers. Matched on Companies House number.
Not a breach either way — each licence depends on what the business actually does. Registered companies only. How the match works.
The largest operators based in AB
| Operator | Licence | Type | Vehicles | Trailers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLUEBIRD BUSES LIMITED | PM0000005 | SI | 406 | 0 |
| FIRST ABERDEEN LTD | PM0000631 | SN | 214 | 0 |
| ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL | OM0021117 | SN | 211 | 6 |
| G4S CASH SOLUTIONS (UK) LIMITED | OM0037365 | SN | 163 | 2 |
| ASCO UK LTD | OM0024019 | SN | 145 | 350 |
| EMBER CORE LTD | PM2025892 | SN | 127 | 0 |
| ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL | OM0021187 | SN | 111 | 4 |
| SSE PLC | OM0018804 | R | 109 | 18 |
| M & H CARRIERS (ABERDEEN) LIMITED | OM1080745 | SN | 100 | 40 |
| RABBIE'S TRAIL BURNERS LIMITED | PM0002523 | SN | 90 | 0 |
| COLIN LAWSON TRANSPORT LIMITED | OM1039942 | SN | 80 | 110 |
| DEVERON COACHES LIMITED | PM1022563 | SN | 72 | 0 |
| WATERMILL COACHES LIMITED | PM1012789 | SN | 65 | 0 |
| GRAMPIAN CONTINENTAL LIMITED | OM1121880 | SI | 63 | 110 |
| JOHNSTON OILS LTD | OM0023016 | SN | 60 | 44 |
| TAYLORS INDUSTRIAL SERVICES LTD | OM0031976 | SN | 57 | 59 |
| JOHN LEWIS PLC | OM0009351 | SN | 56 | 6 |
| FARMFOODS DISTRIBUTION LTD | OM0023937 | SN | 56 | 67 |
| J.W. SUCKLING TRANSPORT LIMITED | OM0038706 | SN | 55 | 55 |
| MCINTOSH PLANT HIRE (ABERDEEN) LTD | OM0022768 | SN | 55 | 18 |
| KINEIL COACHES LTD | PM0003019 | SI | 55 | 0 |
| CENTRAL TAXIS (ABERDEEN) LTD | PM0002724 | SI | 52 | 0 |
| DFS FURNITURE COMPANY LIMITED | OM2021326 | SN | 48 | 9 |
| WILLIAM NICOL (ABERDEEN) LTD | OM1027894 | SI | 47 | 52 |
| SPEEDY ASSET SERVICES LTD | OM1095074 | R | 46 | 11 |
Type: R Restricted · SN Standard National · SI Standard International
Licences not in normal standing
1 of the 647 licences in AB are curtailed or suspended. A curtailed licence has had its authorised vehicle count cut by the Traffic Commissioner; a suspended one may not be used at all. What this means.
| Operator | Licence | Type | Vehicles | Trailers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KPH GRAB HIRE LTD | OM2059118 | R | 1 | 0 |
Aberdeen by licence type
- Restricted in AB — 293
- Standard National in AB — 284
- Standard International in AB — 70
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