Goods vehicle operator licences in Luton (LU)
385 licences on the DVSA register name an operating centre in the LU postcode area of England. Between them they authorise 4,202 vehicles and 3,450 trailers.
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What these 385 licences allow
| Licence type | Licences | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Restricted | 162 | 42.1 % |
| Standard National | 127 | 33 % |
| Standard International | 96 | 24.9 % |
Standard International licences — the ones that permit loading here and unloading on the continent — make up 24.9 % of the LU area, against 16.5 % across Great Britain. That is above the national figure by 8.4 points, and ranks LU 6th of the 114 areas covered here. What each licence type permits.
How big the fleets are
| Authorised fleet | Licences | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 vehicle | 72 | 18.7 % |
| 2 vehicles | 86 | 22.3 % |
| 3 to 5 vehicles | 109 | 28.3 % |
| 6 to 10 vehicles | 58 | 15.1 % |
| 11 to 25 vehicles | 32 | 8.3 % |
| 26 to 50 vehicles | 19 | 4.9 % |
| 51 to 100 vehicles | 7 | 1.8 % |
| 101 vehicles or more | 2 | 0.5 % |
The median licence in LU authorises 3 vehicles, against 3 nationally. LU is 80th of 114 areas by number of licences.
Also registered to carry waste
120 of the operators based in LU — 31.2 % — 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 LU
| Operator | Licence | Type | Vehicles | Trailers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DPDGROUP UK LTD | OF0217601 | SI | 1,128 | 1,790 |
| ARRIVA THE SHIRES LIMITED | PF0000508 | SN | 215 | 0 |
| SUPERDRUG STORES PLC | OF1070684 | SN | 100 | 150 |
| LUTON BOROUGH COUNCIL | OF0050479 | SN | 80 | 14 |
| S H PRATT GROUP LIMITED | OF0209765 | SN | 70 | 81 |
| MINI CLIPPER LIMITED | OF0050174 | SN | 66 | 53 |
| THE DELIVERY GROUP LIMITED | OF1109237 | SN | 65 | 60 |
| GLEN HATTLE | OF0050424 | SI | 60 | 40 |
| LOOMIS UK LTD | OF0226579 | SI | 60 | 2 |
| CENTREBUS LTD | PF0002280 | SN | 50 | 0 |
| IVINGHOE TURF LIMITED | OF1070583 | SN | 45 | 48 |
| EAGLE FREIGHTS LTD | OF2074529 | SN | 40 | 20 |
| CLARK CONTRACTING LTD | OF1132664 | SN | 40 | 2 |
| EDEN FARM LTD | OF1115781 | SN | 40 | 6 |
| MARSHALLS COACHES LLP | PF1098485 | SI | 40 | 0 |
| J.R.SMITH(TRANSPORT)LIMITED | OF0210090 | SI | 35 | 45 |
| PREMIER MINIBUS & CAR HIRE LTD | PF1128546 | SN | 35 | 0 |
| F.A.HAWKINS TRANSPORT LIMITED | OF0050191 | SI | 32 | 32 |
| AROSTRANSPORT LIMITED | OF2012093 | SI | 32 | 40 |
| NVD U.K LIMITED | OF2021184 | SI | 30 | 30 |
| JENNEFER MARIAN PIERCE & STEVEN PIERCE | OF0099127 | SI | 30 | 30 |
| MJK RESOURCING LTD | OF2014130 | SI | 30 | 16 |
| OCADO HOLDINGS LIMITED | OF1133513 | SN | 30 | 30 |
| LUTTS GROUP LIMITED | OF2056452 | SN | 30 | 26 |
| BACKLINE LOGISTICS LIMITED | OF2004441 | SN | 30 | 20 |
Type: R Restricted · SN Standard National · SI Standard International
Licences not in normal standing
2 of the 385 licences in LU 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCOTT TIMBER LTD | OF1082153 | R | 29 | 65 |
| APRIL GEORGE SERVICES LTD | OF1131932 | SN | 2 | 0 |
Luton by licence type
- Restricted in LU — 162
- Standard National in LU — 127
- Standard International in LU — 96
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