20-30 Daily Telephone Calls for Vehicles
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WHEN the Northern (Allied) Transport and Trading Co., Glasgow, applied for an A licence for a vehicle of 8 tons, two articulated units of 10 tons, two semitrailers of 6 tons and a 3-ton semi-trailer, at Glasgow last week, it was stated that 20-30 telephone calls were made daily to hire vehicles.
Even if the grant were made, hiring would still be needed, it was claimed. The company were opposed by the British Transport Commission and several Glasgow hauliers including Wm. Carmichael, Ltd., A. and J. McLellan, Ltd., John Barrie (Contractors), Ltd., and the Glasgow Hiring Co., Ltd.
Mr. J. S. Hodgson, of Northern, stated that he was at present operating a shortterm licence and was still finding difficulty in handling the volume of business. Mr. T. H. Campbell Wardlaw introduced representatives from eight metal-fabrication concerns in Glasgow and the west of Scotland. Each spoke of expansion and gave support to the application.
• There was unanimous criticism of subcontractors, on the ground of inadequate vehicles and lack of experience of the specialized traffic. One representative said that between 20 and 30 claims had been made against his concern over 12 years, and that with one exception subcontractors were involved. The importance of delivery timing was also stressed.
Mr. W, F. Quin, Scottish Licensing Authority, indicated that he would consider the grant of a vehicle of 8 tons, a 5-ton articulated unit and a 3-ton semitrailer, but deferred decision for consultation. On resumption, objections were withdrawn and the licence was granted.