Standard National goods vehicle operator licences
25,765 of the 69,173 licences on the register are Standard National — 37.2 % of the total, authorising 359,879 vehicles.
The operator may carry goods for hire or reward — that is, for other people, for money — anywhere in Great Britain, but not on international journeys. A qualified transport manager must be named on the licence at all times.
Fleet sizes on this licence type
| Authorised fleet | Licences | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 vehicle | 3,470 | 13.5 % |
| 2 vehicles | 4,552 | 17.7 % |
| 3 to 5 vehicles | 6,935 | 26.9 % |
| 6 to 10 vehicles | 4,682 | 18.2 % |
| 11 to 25 vehicles | 3,458 | 13.4 % |
| 26 to 50 vehicles | 1,483 | 5.8 % |
| 51 to 100 vehicles | 706 | 2.7 % |
| 101 vehicles or more | 479 | 1.9 % |
Who holds it
| Operator type | Licences | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Limited Company | 19,583 | 76 % |
| Sole Trader | 4,226 | 16.4 % |
| Partnership | 1,597 | 6.2 % |
| Other (e.g. public authority, charity, trust, university) | 313 | 1.2 % |
| Limited Liability Partnership | 46 | 0.2 % |
Where the Standard National holders are
Need something moved in Great Britain?
Every operator listed on this page holds a current licence from the Traffic Commissioner, which is the legal minimum to carry goods — it is not a quote. Tell us what you need moved, how often, and roughly what size, and we will take your requirement to licensed operators in this area. We are not a broker and we do not hold prices: what we can do is put your request in front of people who are allowed to do the work.
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