Goods vehicle operator licences in Wigan (WN)
403 licences on the DVSA register name an operating centre in the WN postcode area of England. Between them they authorise 5,091 vehicles and 5,126 trailers.
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What these 403 licences allow
| Licence type | Licences | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Restricted | 187 | 46.4 % |
| Standard National | 168 | 41.7 % |
| Standard International | 48 | 11.9 % |
Standard International licences — the ones that permit loading here and unloading on the continent — make up 11.9 % of the WN area, against 16.5 % across Great Britain. That is below the national figure by 4.6 points, and ranks WN 94th of the 114 areas covered here. What each licence type permits.
How big the fleets are
| Authorised fleet | Licences | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 vehicle | 74 | 18.4 % |
| 2 vehicles | 85 | 21.1 % |
| 3 to 5 vehicles | 103 | 25.6 % |
| 6 to 10 vehicles | 68 | 16.9 % |
| 11 to 25 vehicles | 44 | 10.9 % |
| 26 to 50 vehicles | 18 | 4.5 % |
| 51 to 100 vehicles | 5 | 1.2 % |
| 101 vehicles or more | 6 | 1.5 % |
The median licence in WN authorises 3 vehicles, against 3 nationally. WN is 78th of 114 areas by number of licences.
Also registered to carry waste
94 of the operators based in WN — 23.3 % — 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 WN
| Operator | Licence | Type | Vehicles | Trailers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WINCANTON HOLDINGS LIMITED | OC2071127 | SI | 1,297 | 1,935 |
| SYSCO GB LIMITED | OC1015301 | SN | 278 | 36 |
| GREAT BEAR DISTRIBUTION LTD | OC0284691 | SN | 275 | 615 |
| ASDA STORES LTD | OC0295904 | SN | 200 | 441 |
| METROPOLITAN BOROUGH OF WIGAN | OC0236043 | SN | 109 | 0 |
| BUFFALOAD LOGISTICS LIMITED | OC1110652 | SN | 106 | 126 |
| GRAYLAW INTERNATIONAL FREIGHT GROUP LTD | OC0261919 | SN | 87 | 89 |
| POUNDLAND LTD | OC1144899 | SN | 75 | 150 |
| MANFREIGHT LIMITED | OC2059072 | SI | 70 | 30 |
| CHRIS HAYTER (TRANSPORT) LTD | OC0294350 | SN | 53 | 37 |
| ALLIANCE HEALTHCARE (DISTRIBUTION) LTD | OC1065983 | SN | 52 | 40 |
| MONKS CONTRACTORS LTD | OC1053583 | SN | 50 | 50 |
| ARROW XL LIMITED | OC1138957 | SN | 49 | 70 |
| WEST LANCASHIRE BOROUGH COUNCIL | OC0235043 | SN | 47 | 1 |
| SCOTT TIMBER LTD | OC1096612 | R | 42 | 83 |
| SED SERVICES LTD | OC1059321 | SN | 40 | 25 |
| KAMMAC LIMITED | OC0262415 | SN | 38 | 100 |
| R.HANNAH & SONS LIMITED | OC1013659 | R | 35 | 20 |
| D CAIN & SON LTD | OC1028446 | SN | 35 | 20 |
| OIL RECOVERIES LTD | OC1118597 | SN | 35 | 25 |
| WFL (UK) LIMITED | OC0260794 | SN | 33 | 18 |
| A.CLARKE & CO.(SMETHWICK)LIMITED | OC0289536 | SN | 30 | 10 |
| PGL PIPELINES LIMITED | OC1122422 | SN | 30 | 0 |
| OAKLAND INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | OC2035580 | SN | 30 | 30 |
| WALLS OF WIGAN LTD | PC1043597 | SI | 30 | 0 |
Type: R Restricted · SN Standard National · SI Standard International
Licences not in normal standing
2 of the 403 licences in WN 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WARTON FREIGHT SERVICES (NORTHERN) LIMITED | OC0293779 | SN | 17 | 7 |
| TOGETHER TRAVEL LTD | PC1100558 | SN | 2 | 0 |
Wigan by licence type
- Restricted in WN — 187
- Standard National in WN — 168
- Standard International in WN — 48
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