Goods vehicle operator licences in Edinburgh (EH)
622 licences on the DVSA register name an operating centre in the EH postcode area of Scotland. Between them they authorise 8,452 vehicles and 4,384 trailers.
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What these 622 licences allow
| Licence type | Licences | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Restricted | 245 | 39.4 % |
| Standard National | 306 | 49.2 % |
| Standard International | 71 | 11.4 % |
Standard International licences — the ones that permit loading here and unloading on the continent — make up 11.4 % of the EH area, against 16.5 % across Great Britain. That is below the national figure by 5.1 points, and ranks EH 100th of the 114 areas covered here. What each licence type permits.
How big the fleets are
| Authorised fleet | Licences | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 vehicle | 126 | 20.3 % |
| 2 vehicles | 111 | 17.8 % |
| 3 to 5 vehicles | 160 | 25.7 % |
| 6 to 10 vehicles | 93 | 15 % |
| 11 to 25 vehicles | 73 | 11.7 % |
| 26 to 50 vehicles | 30 | 4.8 % |
| 51 to 100 vehicles | 12 | 1.9 % |
| 101 vehicles or more | 17 | 2.7 % |
The median licence in EH authorises 4 vehicles, against 3 nationally. EH is 46th of 114 areas by number of licences.
Also registered to carry waste
4 of the operators based in EH — 0.6 % — 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 EH
| Operator | Licence | Type | Vehicles | Trailers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LOTHIAN BUSES LIMITED | PM0000002 | SI | 800 | 0 |
| GXO LOGISTICS UK LIMITED | OM0017978 | SI | 353 | 398 |
| THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL | OM0011837 | SN | 341 | 44 |
| TESCO DISTRIBUTION LTD | OM0034002 | SN | 240 | 600 |
| A W JENKINSON TRANSPORT LTD | OM1126725 | SI | 190 | 200 |
| BFS GROUP LIMITED | OM2073506 | SN | 184 | 24 |
| NWH GROUP LIMITED | OM1127691 | SN | 184 | 31 |
| BIFFA WASTE SERVICES LIMITED | OM0036619 | SN | 182 | 31 |
| MCGILL’S SCOTLAND EAST LIMITED | PM0000923 | SN | 170 | 0 |
| UPS LTD | OM0028597 | SN | 150 | 75 |
| WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL | OM0011821 | SN | 139 | 11 |
| HUWS GRAY LTD | OM2054264 | R | 129 | 7 |
| R DRUMMOND (CARRIERS) LIMITED | OM0017959 | SN | 120 | 120 |
| E & M HORSBURGH LTD | PM0003023 | SN | 120 | 0 |
| GXO LOGISTICS DRINKS LIMITED | OM2073420 | SN | 114 | 101 |
| EDDIE STOBART LIMITED | OM0027689 | SN | 110 | 275 |
| TRAVIS PERKINS PLC | OM1087424 | R | 105 | 21 |
| LOTHIAN COUNTRY BUSES LIMITED | PM0002883 | SN | 90 | 0 |
| ALDI STORES LIMITED | OM1032614 | SN | 85 | 105 |
| IAN CRAIG (HAULAGE) LTD | OM0013676 | SN | 80 | 130 |
| EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL | OM0011579 | SN | 76 | 1 |
| EAST COAST BUSES LIMITED | PM1050765 | SN | 75 | 0 |
| RATHO COACHES LTD | PM1071788 | SI | 70 | 0 |
| JOHNSONS TEXTILE SERVICES LIMITED | OM0038069 | R | 64 | 2 |
| MIDLOTHIAN COUNCIL COMMERCIAL SERVICES | OM0036840 | SN | 64 | 1 |
Type: R Restricted · SN Standard National · SI Standard International
Licences not in normal standing
2 of the 622 licences in EH 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADRENALIN UPLIFT LIMITED | PM2008235 | SN | 6 | 0 |
| DAVID PATON BLAIN AND DAVID BLAIN | OM2002604 | SN | 3 | 10 |
Edinburgh by licence type
- Restricted in EH — 245
- Standard National in EH — 306
- Standard International in EH — 71
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