Goods vehicle operator licences in Chester (CH)
671 licences on the DVSA register name an operating centre in the CH postcode area of England. Between them they authorise 6,515 vehicles and 4,684 trailers.
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What these 671 licences allow
| Licence type | Licences | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Restricted | 332 | 49.5 % |
| Standard National | 247 | 36.8 % |
| Standard International | 92 | 13.7 % |
Standard International licences — the ones that permit loading here and unloading on the continent — make up 13.7 % of the CH area, against 16.5 % across Great Britain. That is below the national figure by 2.8 points, and ranks CH 74th of the 114 areas covered here. What each licence type permits.
How big the fleets are
| Authorised fleet | Licences | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 vehicle | 157 | 23.4 % |
| 2 vehicles | 144 | 21.5 % |
| 3 to 5 vehicles | 168 | 25 % |
| 6 to 10 vehicles | 93 | 13.9 % |
| 11 to 25 vehicles | 63 | 9.4 % |
| 26 to 50 vehicles | 28 | 4.2 % |
| 51 to 100 vehicles | 10 | 1.5 % |
| 101 vehicles or more | 8 | 1.2 % |
The median licence in CH authorises 3 vehicles, against 3 nationally. CH is 40th of 114 areas by number of licences.
Also registered to carry waste
99 of the operators based in CH — 14.8 % — 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 CH
| Operator | Licence | Type | Vehicles | Trailers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARRIVA MERSEYSIDE LIMITED | PC0001141 | SN | 975 | 0 |
| DM TOPCO LIMITED | OC2076548 | SN | 200 | 44 |
| B & M RETAIL LIMITED | OC0249170 | SN | 200 | 510 |
| OXALIS LOGISTICS UK LIMITED | OC0270807 | SI | 172 | 205 |
| AIR PRODUCTS PLC | OC0223291 | R | 123 | 75 |
| ABBEY LOGISTICS GROUP LIMITED | OC0273314 | SI | 115 | 213 |
| ALDI STORES LIMITED | OC1023174 | SN | 110 | 220 |
| FLINTSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | OG0094486 | SN | 101 | 0 |
| EDWIN C FARRALL (TRANSPORT) LTD | OG1129986 | SN | 90 | 140 |
| ASH GROUP (UK) LTD | OG1148260 | SN | 85 | 25 |
| INPOST UK LIMITED | OC2083714 | SN | 83 | 88 |
| W H MALCOLM LTD | OC0230561 | SI | 71 | 110 |
| D. MORGAN PLC | OC0091976 | SN | 70 | 8 |
| HALCYON TANKERS LIMITED | OC2041854 | SI | 66 | 93 |
| HOYER UK LIMITED | OC1108086 | SI | 63 | 63 |
| ALS COACHES LTD | PC1036656 | SI | 58 | 0 |
| BARNETT TRANSPORT LTD | OC2015074 | SI | 52 | 74 |
| EDGE TRANSPORT LTD | OG0094641 | SN | 52 | 90 |
| STELLANTIS UK LIMITED | OC2076069 | SN | 50 | 50 |
| P & O LLOYD LTD | PG1059685 | SI | 50 | 0 |
| EMS GROUP SOLUTIONS LTD | OC2062180 | SI | 45 | 120 |
| EVOLVE SUPPLY CHAIN LIMITED | OG2085078 | SN | 45 | 56 |
| WOLSELEY UK LIMITED | OC0285917 | SN | 42 | 6 |
| NWF FUELS LTD | OC0295214 | SN | 42 | 16 |
| WS&S DISTRIBUTION LIMITED | OG1003038 | SN | 42 | 205 |
Type: R Restricted · SN Standard National · SI Standard International
Licences not in normal standing
3 of the 671 licences in CH 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WRIGHTWAY PLANT GLAZING & REPAIRS LIMITED | OC1099951 | SI | 8 | 18 |
| K & S FOULKES GROUP LIMITED | OG2080639 | R | 2 | 1 |
| J C SIMON HAULAGE LTD | OG1050608 | SN | 2 | 5 |
Chester by licence type
- Restricted in CH — 332
- Standard National in CH — 247
- Standard International in CH — 92
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