Scotland - Apply for Trucking Company License

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Procedure

To Apply for Trucking Company License, the applicant must obtain Vehicle Operator License from Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency.

Apply Online

1. To Apply for Trucking Company License, the applicant must make the application online via link
2. The applicant has to click the “Start now” button.
3. To follow the process, click the “Continue” button.
4. If the applicant is a new user, the applicant has to click the “Create an account” button.
5. Enter the registration details and click the “Continue” button.
6. Now the applicant has to log in with the username and password and click the “Sign In” button.
7. The applicant must select the form from the menu list.
8. Enter all the details in the application form.
9. And upload all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
10. Pay the prescribed amount fee in online mode.
11. Once completed with all the details click the “Submit” button.
12. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
13. Then the application will be processed further. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.
14. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
15. If your application is approved, the Office of the Traffic Commissioner will issue the Vehicle Operator License, allowing you to operate your vehicle hire business legally.
16. After you apply online, you will usually get a decision within 7 weeks.

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Required Documents

• Application form
• Proof of Identity (Birth Certificate, national Identity card, etc)
• Proof of Address – (Driving license, passbook, utility bill, etc)
• Evidence of financial stability
• Evidence of a suitable operating centre
• Evidence of a qualified transport manager
• Evidence of vehicle insurance

In addition to the above documents, the applicant may also need to provide other supporting documentation, such as:

• A copy of business plan
• A copy of vehicle maintenance system
• A copy of driver training system
• A copy of risk assessment

Office Locations & Contacts

Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency
Upper Forest Way
Swansea Vale
Swansea
SA7 0AN
United Kingdom


Telephone: 0300 123 9000
Monday to Friday, 7:30 am to 6 pm
Contact link

Eligibility

To be eligible to apply for a vehicle operator license in Scotland, you must meet the following requirements:

• The applicant must be at least 18 years old.
• The applicant must be a fit and proper person.
• The applicant must have adequate financial resources to run business.
• The applicant must have a suitable operating center.
• The applicant must have suitable vehicles.
• The applicant must have a transport manager.

Fees

• Application for a licence - £257
• Issue of a licence - £401
• Continuation of a licence after 5 years - £401

Validity

• The validity of a Apply for Trucking Company License in Scotland is five years.

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 7 weeks or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Name
• Nationality
• Age
• Postal address
• Date of Birth
• Gender
• Residential Address
• Residential No
• Mobile No
• Email Address
• Educational Qualifications
• Work Experience
• Declaration
• Date
• Signature

Need for the Document

• In Scotland, a Trucking Company License is a legal authorization granted by the Office of the Traffic Commissioner. This license allows individuals or companies to operate commercial vehicles for hire or reward purposes.
• It is required for businesses that engage in the transportation of goods or passengers using vehicles that fall under the Goods Vehicle Operator Licensing regulations or Passenger Vehicle Operator Licensing regulations.

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