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Goods vehicle operator's licence: what the term means
The licence, issued by the Traffic Commissioners, needed to operate goods vehicles over 3.5 tonnes for a trade or business in Great Britain.
The licence, issued by the Traffic Commissioners, needed to operate goods vehicles over 3.5 tonnes for a trade or business in Great Britain.
Goods vehicle operator's licence in practice
A business usually needs a goods vehicle operator's licence to use vehicles over 3.5 tonnes gross plated weight to carry goods for hire or reward or in connection with a trade or business. A restricted licence covers the operator's own goods; a standard national licence also covers others' goods for hire or reward within the UK; a standard international licence adds international journeys.
Licence holders must be fit to hold a licence, maintain their vehicles, manage drivers' hours and show financial standing. Businesses hiring a haulier can check the licence type on the public register.
Source: gov.uk