Goods vehicle operator licences in Manchester (M)
1,015 licences on the DVSA register name an operating centre in the M postcode area of England. Between them they authorise 12,752 vehicles and 6,983 trailers.
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What these 1,015 licences allow
| Licence type | Licences | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Restricted | 474 | 46.7 % |
| Standard National | 397 | 39.1 % |
| Standard International | 144 | 14.2 % |
Standard International licences — the ones that permit loading here and unloading on the continent — make up 14.2 % of the M area, against 16.5 % across Great Britain. That is below the national figure by 2.3 points, and ranks M 65th of the 114 areas covered here. What each licence type permits.
How big the fleets are
| Authorised fleet | Licences | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 vehicle | 193 | 19 % |
| 2 vehicles | 166 | 16.4 % |
| 3 to 5 vehicles | 243 | 23.9 % |
| 6 to 10 vehicles | 196 | 19.3 % |
| 11 to 25 vehicles | 135 | 13.3 % |
| 26 to 50 vehicles | 42 | 4.1 % |
| 51 to 100 vehicles | 24 | 2.4 % |
| 101 vehicles or more | 16 | 1.6 % |
The median licence in M authorises 4 vehicles, against 3 nationally. M is 15th of 114 areas by number of licences.
Also registered to carry waste
293 of the operators based in M — 28.9 % — 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 M
| Operator | Licence | Type | Vehicles | Trailers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREATER MANCHESTER BUSES SOUTH LTD | PC0003681 | SI | 670 | 0 |
| METROLINE MANCHESTER LIMITED | PC2073428 | SN | 500 | 0 |
| GO NORTH WEST LIMITED | PC2021320 | SN | 450 | 0 |
| MARITIME TRANSPORT LIMITED | OC0290679 | SN | 430 | 758 |
| STARK BUILDING MATERIALS UK LIMITED | OC1006247 | R | 312 | 9 |
| BFS GROUP LIMITED | OC2073493 | SN | 238 | 13 |
| MULLER UK & IRELAND GROUP LLP | OC1121133 | SN | 208 | 290 |
| GXO LOGISTICS DRINKS LIMITED | OC2073415 | SN | 172 | 619 |
| R.SWAIN & SONS LIMITED | OC0296881 | SI | 170 | 175 |
| SUEZ RECYCLING AND RECOVERY UK LTD | OC0271985 | SN | 160 | 45 |
| G4S CASH SOLUTIONS (UK) LIMITED | OC0293351 | SN | 151 | 0 |
| ROMAC LOGISTICS LTD | OC2031313 | SN | 150 | 150 |
| SALFORD CITY COUNCIL | OC0236194 | SN | 135 | 5 |
| MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL | OC0000936 | SN | 123 | 0 |
| FREIGHTLINER LIMITED | OC0287379 | SI | 108 | 168 |
| BIFFA MUNICIPAL LTD | OC1077648 | SN | 108 | 0 |
| J N CIVILS LIMITED | OC1112749 | R | 93 | 4 |
| CERTAS ENERGY UK LIMITED | OC1040484 | SN | 92 | 50 |
| BTS HAULAGE LTD | OC0260530 | SN | 90 | 240 |
| BUNZL UK LIMITED | OC0284394 | SN | 89 | 86 |
| JOHNSONS TEXTILE SERVICES LIMITED | OC0294772 | R | 85 | 1 |
| GREENERGY FLEXIGRID LIMITED | OC1110825 | SI | 84 | 89 |
| FRESH START WASTE SERVICES LTD | OC1062693 | SN | 84 | 2 |
| PP O'CONNOR PLANT LIMITED | OC2005697 | SN | 80 | 25 |
| A K W GLOBAL LOGISTICS LTD | OC0251532 | SN | 80 | 150 |
Type: R Restricted · SN Standard National · SI Standard International
Licences not in normal standing
17 of the 1,015 licences in M 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BTS HAULAGE LTD | OC0260530 | SN | 90 | 240 |
| TOTAL PLANT HIRE LIMITED | OC1011009 | SN | 20 | 4 |
| E C CREATIVE SERVICES LTD | OC1129204 | SI | 10 | 22 |
| MUCK & STUFF LTD | OC1026683 | SN | 6 | 0 |
| DERMOT MCKENNA | OC0294474 | R | 5 | 0 |
| UNIVERSAL PALLET SERVICES LTD | OC0260023 | R | 5 | 7 |
| PACKAGING REUSE & DISPOSAL SERVICES LTD | OC1095334 | SN | 5 | 8 |
| MAUSER - MDL LIMITED | OC1146946 | R | 4 | 10 |
| D & D HARVEY LTD | OC0259089 | SN | 4 | 4 |
| BRITANNIA MINIBUSES LIMITED | PC2001859 | SN | 4 | 0 |
| ADVANCED PROTECTIVE PACKAGING LTD | OC1146839 | R | 2 | 0 |
| SALFORD VAN HIRE LTD | OC0282306 | R | 2 | 1 |
Manchester by licence type
- Restricted in M — 474
- Standard National in M — 397
- Standard International in M — 144
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