Six New Tippers To Ease Shortage
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THE existence of an acute shortage of tippers in Lanarkshire was indicated to Mr. W. F. Quin, Scottish Licensing Authority, at Glasgow last week, when Bernard Brogan, Ltd., Motherwell, successfully applied for an increase of six vehicles of 25+ tons, to be acquired.
Mr. James Brogan, director, gave details of efforts made to secure tippers and spoke of extensive requests which had been rejected by his company because of lack of vehicles. All their vehicles, with one exception, were tippers and all were fully employed.
Their work involved the handling of site materials within the Lanarkshire area and the normal user originally lodged, which mentioned work for Messrs. Colvilles, was adjusted to read "to and from sites within 35 miles of base." This satisfied the British Transport Commission, who were objectors.
In answer to a question on the general position in Lanarkshire, Mr. Quin was told that a considerable amount of largescale site work existed there. In some cases this was being delayed because of the shortage of tippers.
The Authority made the grant on the basis of shortage and the need to provide adequate tonnage to meet constructional and industrial work.
NO LICENCE TO TOW N/TISUSE of a pick-up vehicle operating iVI under a limited trade licence, cost Robert Michael Miller, motor dealer, Kolvedon Motors, Feering Hill, Kelvedon, a fine of £5, at Colchester, last week. The vehicle was towing a trailer which carried a boat, but was not licensed for this work.