No proper base, no 0-licence!
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THE Road Haulage Association was successful in opposing a Rothwell (Northants) company, Redbourne Transportation Ltd, when that firm applied for a substantive 0 licence at Northampton last week. The objection was on the ground that the company had no proper base or operating centre.
Redbourne Transportation was already operating two vehicles under interim licence and was seeking authorisation for a total of 13 vehicles and four trailers.
Mr R. Stone, a DoE vehicle examiner, said the existing vehicles were satisfactorily maintained, but the problem was that the business was operated from Redbourne House, 41 Gordon Street, Rothwell, a dwelling house, in a residential area, There was insufficient accommodation for the number of vehicles sought and private cars were parked in the street, making access for lorries very difficult.
The company's managing director, Mr Colin WoodbridgeTurner, said he had tried without success to obtain suitable alternative premises. He proposed to increase the fleet over the next 10 months and would continue to look for a proper depot.
Mr A. C. J. Rothera, for the RHA, said it was clear the applicant did not have a proper base or operative centre, and the facilities for maintenance and repair were inadequate.
The East Midland deputy LA, Mr P. D. Cotes-Preedy, said the evidence showed that at the present time •the arrangements and facilities were inadequate. He had to be guided oy the law regarding the provision for a proper base or operating centre, and the licence must •be refused. The company's interim licence would be withdrawn as from January 29