Anywhere Haulage Ltd., holds a Standard
National Operator’s Licence for 12 vehicles which are all owned and operates
from one centre in the Western Traffic Area.
The company intends to move to a larger site in the same
Area and close the existing operating centre.
It also wishes to increase the number of vehicles to 18 and
replace four of the present vehicles with new acquisitions immediately.
What actions should the company take?
Changing to a new operating centre is a
major variation to the licence. Application should be made to the Traffic
Commissioner on Form GV 81 at least 9 weeks before the proposed move.
Also, an advertisement must be placed in a local newspaper
within the timescale of 21 days before to 21 days after the Traffic
Commissioner
receives the application.
The four vehicles may be replaced by new ones provided the
Traffic Commissioner is advised within a month on Form GV 80 and the identity
discs for the old vehicles are returned.
A form GV 81 should be used to seek permission to increase
the number of vehicles beyond the margin to 18.