Goods vehicle operator licences in Bolton (BL)
465 licences on the DVSA register name an operating centre in the BL postcode area of England. Between them they authorise 3,705 vehicles and 1,476 trailers.
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What these 465 licences allow
| Licence type | Licences | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Restricted | 229 | 49.2 % |
| Standard National | 172 | 37 % |
| Standard International | 64 | 13.8 % |
Standard International licences — the ones that permit loading here and unloading on the continent — make up 13.8 % of the BL area, against 16.5 % across Great Britain. That is below the national figure by 2.8 points, and ranks BL 72nd of the 114 areas covered here. What each licence type permits.
How big the fleets are
| Authorised fleet | Licences | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 vehicle | 87 | 18.7 % |
| 2 vehicles | 107 | 23 % |
| 3 to 5 vehicles | 115 | 24.7 % |
| 6 to 10 vehicles | 89 | 19.1 % |
| 11 to 25 vehicles | 42 | 9 % |
| 26 to 50 vehicles | 17 | 3.7 % |
| 51 to 100 vehicles | 3 | 0.6 % |
| 101 vehicles or more | 5 | 1.1 % |
The median licence in BL authorises 3 vehicles, against 3 nationally. BL is 66th of 114 areas by number of licences.
Also registered to carry waste
136 of the operators based in BL — 29.2 % — 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 BL
| Operator | Licence | Type | Vehicles | Trailers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WARBURTONS LTD | OC0003113 | SN | 250 | 44 |
| VISION BUS LTD | PC1134111 | SN | 170 | 0 |
| R S TYRER LIMITED | PC1087927 | SI | 140 | 0 |
| GREENWOOD & COOPE LTD | OC0069840 | SN | 120 | 50 |
| BOLTON METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL | OC0234960 | SN | 110 | 0 |
| WHISTL UK LIMITED | OC1103613 | SN | 80 | 110 |
| BURY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL | OC0234808 | SN | 64 | 2 |
| DUNSTERS FARM LTD | OC0000332 | SN | 59 | 2 |
| AFM GROUP LTD | OC1074697 | R | 40 | 0 |
| P J H GROUP LTD | OC0240238 | SN | 40 | 45 |
| WARRENS' WAREHOUSING & DISTRIBUTION (MIDLANDS) LIMITED | OC2086562 | SN | 40 | 60 |
| A&F TRANSPORT NW LTD | OC2041131 | SN | 40 | 30 |
| CROWN OIL LTD | OC1097492 | SN | 40 | 17 |
| THUMBS UP (BURY) LTD | OC0251844 | SN | 40 | 90 |
| WHEELDON BROTHERS WASTE LTD | OC0223587 | SN | 40 | 10 |
| ATLANTIC TRAVEL (GB) LIMITED | PC1078893 | SI | 37 | 0 |
| CIRCLE RECYCLING LIMITED | OC2066218 | SN | 35 | 4 |
| J DICKINSON & SONS (HORWICH) LTD | OC0046605 | SN | 35 | 15 |
| CSM (NORTH WEST) LIMITED | OC1143826 | SN | 33 | 18 |
| LOSTOCK SKIP HIRE LIMITED | OC1028435 | SN | 31 | 0 |
| TURNER & WRIGHTS LTD | OC0291954 | R | 30 | 0 |
| J.O. TRANSPORT LIMITED | OC0243550 | SI | 30 | 51 |
| GARIC LIMITED | OC1010106 | SN | 30 | 12 |
| ASCROFT TRANSPORT LTD | OC0292034 | SI | 29 | 40 |
| TRUCK 'N VAN LIMITED | OC1138729 | SN | 26 | 21 |
Type: R Restricted · SN Standard National · SI Standard International
Licences not in normal standing
3 of the 465 licences in BL 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WARDS (PRODUCE) LTD | OC0294270 | R | 8 | 0 |
| SANAS TRANSPORT & EXPORTS LTD | OC1134178 | SI | 7 | 7 |
| GRAHAM VAUSE | OC0294601 | R | 2 | 0 |
Bolton by licence type
- Restricted in BL — 229
- Standard National in BL — 172
- Standard International in BL — 64
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