Goods vehicle operator licences in Stoke-on-Trent (ST)
943 licences on the DVSA register name an operating centre in the ST postcode area of England. Between them they authorise 9,495 vehicles and 7,694 trailers.
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What these 943 licences allow
| Licence type | Licences | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Restricted | 441 | 46.8 % |
| Standard National | 366 | 38.8 % |
| Standard International | 136 | 14.4 % |
Standard International licences — the ones that permit loading here and unloading on the continent — make up 14.4 % of the ST area, against 16.5 % across Great Britain. That is below the national figure by 2.1 points, and ranks ST 61st of the 114 areas covered here. What each licence type permits.
How big the fleets are
| Authorised fleet | Licences | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 vehicle | 187 | 19.8 % |
| 2 vehicles | 213 | 22.6 % |
| 3 to 5 vehicles | 234 | 24.8 % |
| 6 to 10 vehicles | 149 | 15.8 % |
| 11 to 25 vehicles | 86 | 9.1 % |
| 26 to 50 vehicles | 41 | 4.3 % |
| 51 to 100 vehicles | 22 | 2.3 % |
| 101 vehicles or more | 11 | 1.2 % |
The median licence in ST authorises 3 vehicles, against 3 nationally. ST is 18th of 114 areas by number of licences.
Also registered to carry waste
252 of the operators based in ST — 26.7 % — 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 ST
| Operator | Licence | Type | Vehicles | Trailers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DHL ECOMMERCE UK LIMITED | OD0261921 | SN | 334 | 974 |
| SEVERN TRENT WATER LTD | OD0177072 | SN | 282 | 100 |
| MARITIME TRANSPORT LIMITED | OD1011848 | SN | 280 | 530 |
| STARK BUILDING MATERIALS UK LIMITED | OD1006258 | R | 232 | 22 |
| ABF GRAIN PRODUCTS LIMITED | OD0011466 | SN | 224 | 100 |
| GREAT BEAR DISTRIBUTION LTD | OD0260802 | SN | 205 | 365 |
| FIRST POTTERIES LTD | PD0000003 | SI | 200 | 0 |
| EDDIE STOBART LIMITED | OD0252312 | SN | 150 | 380 |
| STAN ROBINSON (STAFFORD) LTD | OD0259261 | SN | 130 | 130 |
| WARBURTONS LTD | OD0258129 | SN | 130 | 30 |
| GREGORY DISTRIBUTION (HOLDINGS) LIMITED | OD1102193 | SN | 101 | 237 |
| CITY OF STOKE ON TRENT | OD0000046 | SN | 100 | 1 |
| BROWNS DISTRIBUTION SERVICES LTD | OD0143380 | SN | 95 | 230 |
| R G BASSETT & SONS LTD | OD1080636 | SN | 94 | 150 |
| CADENT GAS LIMITED | OD1148431 | R | 91 | 16 |
| IRON MOUNTAIN EUROPE LIMITED | OD1121691 | SN | 89 | 57 |
| SIG TRADING LIMITED | OD1016568 | R | 84 | 4 |
| DALE BROTHERS UK LTD | OD1011135 | SI | 80 | 115 |
| SHIRLEYS TRANSPORT LTD | OD0142268 | SI | 80 | 100 |
| PANELCO LTD | OD1006824 | SN | 80 | 40 |
| D & G BUS LIMITED | PD1128125 | SN | 75 | 0 |
| MJS TRANSPORT (UK) LIMITED | OD1109361 | SI | 70 | 80 |
| N J DOCKSEY LTD | OD1009001 | SI | 67 | 69 |
| ADVANCED PROTEINS UNLTD | OD2030651 | SN | 66 | 155 |
| S.J.BARGH LIMITED | OD1086674 | SN | 65 | 33 |
Type: R Restricted · SN Standard National · SI Standard International
Licences not in normal standing
2 of the 943 licences in ST 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTH STAFFS IRRIGATION LTD | OD0266961 | R | 2 | 0 |
| LEE ANTHONY SMITH LTD | OD2027559 | SN | 2 | 2 |
Stoke-on-Trent by licence type
- Restricted in ST — 441
- Standard National in ST — 366
- Standard International in ST — 136
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