AN OLD READER WHO HAS COME BACK WHAT are the
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chances of obtaining a licence to carry " furniture and vegetables, etc.? I am in a position to obtain plenty of work in the market, also removals. A friend has recently bought a van for his greengrocery shop, and we are wondering whether it would be possible to have his licence extended. If you would kindly answer the following questions I would be grateful.
(1) If I purchase a van or truck, would it be possible to obtain a licence for general haulage, and what petrol would be allowed?
(2) Could my friend's licence be extended to general haulage?
(3) What are the accepted rates to-day, e.g., per houi and mile?
(4) If we could obtain contract work, would it be easier to get licences and petrol?
Any general information that you can give would be appreciated. I have now again become a regular reader of "The Commercial Motor," and am finding it very
interesting. F. G. COOK. London, E.7.
[1 am afraid that I cannot give you what you would regard as a favourable reply to your questions:— (I) It is most unlikely that you would obtain a licence for general haulage to-day. You can try, but the odds are against you.
(2) The same reply as in respect of Question 1.
(3) There are no what are called accepted rates," but if you will tell me what size of vehicle and what kind of work the vehicle will be doing. I could give you an idea as to what rates you ought to obtain.
(4) It is necessary in answering this question to make it clear to you what is meant by "contract." If you are to carry goods for hire or reward under a contract A licence, that means you will be able to work for only one customer, Moreover, before you could obtain such a licence you would have to enter into a contract with that customer covering a period of not less than one year, showing that you are going to work for him. I imagine this is not the sort of thing you have in mind.—S.T.R.1