---
title: "Operator licences in Scotland"
canonical_url: https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland
markdown_url: https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland.md
dvsa_file_date: 2026-09-07
publisher: HaulierScope
licence: Open Government Licence v3.0 (https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/)
---

# Operator licences in Scotland

> The Scotland traffic area (letter M) has 5,643 operator licences in the DVSA file dated 7 September 2026: 5,060 goods vehicle and 583 PSV licences held by 5,620 operators, authorising 61,420 vehicles and 35,829 trailers. Licences issued here have M as the second letter of the licence number, for example OM1234567.

Source: DVSA operator licence data, file dated 7 September 2026 (https://www.data.gov.uk/dataset/2a67d1ee-8f1b-43a3-8bc6-e8772d162a3c/traffic-commissioners-goods-and-public-service-vehicle-operator-licence-records).

## At a glance

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Licences | 5,643 |
| Operators | 5,620 |
| Vehicles authorised | 61,420 |
| Trailers authorised | 35,829 |
| Company and organisation licences | 4,092 |
| Sole trader or partnership licences | 1,551 (27%; counted, not listed) |

## Largest operators

Companies and organisations by vehicles authorised on their licences in this area.

| Operator | Company number | Licences | Vehicles |
| --- | --- | ---: | ---: |
| [Lothian Buses Limited](https://haulierscope.co.uk/company/lothian-buses-limited-sc096849) | SC096849 | 1 | 800 |
| [First Glasgow (No.1) Limited](https://haulierscope.co.uk/company/first-glasgow-no-1-limited-sc097299) | SC097299 | 1 | 685 |
| [McGill's Bus Service Ltd](https://haulierscope.co.uk/company/mcgills-bus-service-ltd-sc027238) | SC027238 | 1 | 600 |
| [Royal Mail Group Ltd](https://haulierscope.co.uk/company/royal-mail-group-ltd-04138203) | 04138203 | 1 | 571 |
| [W H Malcolm Ltd](https://haulierscope.co.uk/company/w-h-malcolm-ltd-sc035770) | SC035770 | 1 | 568 |
| [Gregory Distribution (Holdings) Limited](https://haulierscope.co.uk/company/gregory-distribution-holdings-limited-06891444) | 06891444 | 1 | 559 |
| [Fife Scottish Omnibuses Ltd](https://haulierscope.co.uk/company/fife-scottish-omnibuses-ltd-sc026126) | SC026126 | 1 | 544 |
| [DHL Supply Chain Limited](https://haulierscope.co.uk/company/dhl-supply-chain-limited-00528867) | 00528867 | 1 | 486 |
| [Scottish Water](https://haulierscope.co.uk/company/scottish-water-om1005303) | — | 1 | 468 |
| [Wincanton Holdings Limited](https://haulierscope.co.uk/company/wincanton-holdings-limited-02155951) | 02155951 | 1 | 447 |
| [Bluebird Buses Limited](https://haulierscope.co.uk/company/bluebird-buses-limited-sc019039) | SC019039 | 1 | 406 |
| [Glasgow City Council](https://haulierscope.co.uk/company/glasgow-city-council-om0011836) | — | 1 | 400 |
| [Stark Building Materials UK Limited](https://haulierscope.co.uk/company/stark-building-materials-uk-limited-01647362) | 01647362 | 1 | 384 |
| [First Glasgow (NO2) Ltd](https://haulierscope.co.uk/company/first-glasgow-no2-ltd-sc127012) | SC127012 | 1 | 370 |
| [Gxo Logistics UK Limited](https://haulierscope.co.uk/company/gxo-logistics-uk-limited-sc037270) | SC037270 | 1 | 353 |

## Licence mix

| Category | Licence type | Licences | Vehicles |
| --- | --- | ---: | ---: |
| Goods | Restricted | 2,271 | 10,379 |
| Goods | Standard National | 2,239 | 31,469 |
| Goods | Standard International | 550 | 8,690 |
| PSV | Standard National | 327 | 6,171 |
| PSV | Restricted | 130 | 193 |
| PSV | Standard International | 126 | 4,518 |

23 curtailed; all others valid.

## Recent changes

Our record for Scotland starts with the DVSA file dated 7 September 2026. Changes appear here from the next weekly file.

[All changes in this file](https://haulierscope.co.uk/changes/2026-09-07)

## Towns

Towns with at least five company licences that have an operating centre there.

- [Aberdeen](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/aberdeen) (231)
- [Aberfeldy](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/aberfeldy) (5)
- [Aberlour](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/aberlour) (5)
- [Aboyne](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/aboyne) (9)
- [Acharacle](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/acharacle) (5)
- [Airdrie](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/airdrie) (81)
- [Alexandria](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/alexandria) (8)
- [Alford](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/alford) (10)
- [Alloa](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/alloa) (37)
- [Alness](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/alness) (11)
- [Annan](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/annan) (19)
- [Anstruther](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/anstruther) (5)
- [Arbroath](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/arbroath) (17)
- [Ardgay](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/ardgay) (5)
- [Ardrossan](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/ardrossan) (7)
- [Auchterarder](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/auchterarder) (11)
- [Aviemore](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/aviemore) (7)
- [Ayr](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/ayr) (56)
- [Banchory](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/banchory) (13)
- [Banff](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/banff) (22)
- [Bathgate](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/bathgate) (95)
- [Beauly](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/beauly) (7)
- [Beith](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/beith) (31)
- [Bellshill](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/bellshill) (71)
- [Biggar](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/biggar) (23)
- [Blairgowrie](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/blairgowrie) (21)
- [Blantyre](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/blantyre) (6)
- [Bo'ness](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/bo-ness) (12)
- [Bonnybridge](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/bonnybridge) (16)
- [Bonnyrigg](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/bonnyrigg) (13)
- [Brechin](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/brechin) (17)
- [Brora](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/brora) (5)
- [Broxburn](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/broxburn) (63)
- [Buckie](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/buckie) (14)
- [Cairndow](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/cairndow) (7)
- [Callander](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/callander) (5)
- [Campbeltown](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/campbeltown) (17)
- [Carluke](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/carluke) (18)
- [Carnoustie](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/carnoustie) (8)
- [Castle Douglas](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/castle-douglas) (29)
- [Clydebank](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/clydebank) (17)
- [Coatbridge](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/coatbridge) (77)
- [Cowdenbeath](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/cowdenbeath) (23)
- [Crieff](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/crieff) (12)
- [Cumbernauld](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/cumbernauld) (16)
- [Cumnock](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/cumnock) (23)
- [Cupar](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/cupar) (31)
- [Dalbeattie](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/dalbeattie) (13)
- [Dalkeith](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/dalkeith) (21)
- [Dalry](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/dalry) (13)
- [Denny](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/denny) (35)
- [Dingwall](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/dingwall) (36)
- [Dornoch](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/dornoch) (5)
- [Dumbarton](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/dumbarton) (29)
- [Dumfries](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/dumfries) (100)
- [Dunbar](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/dunbar) (13)
- [Dundee](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/dundee) (146)
- [Dunfermline](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/dunfermline) (47)
- [Dunoon](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/dunoon) (16)
- [Duns](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/duns) (17)
- [Earlston](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/earlston) (5)
- [East Kilbride](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/east-kilbride) (15)
- [Edinburgh](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/edinburgh) (145)
- [Elgin](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/elgin) (59)
- [Ellon](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/ellon) (22)
- [Eyemouth](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/eyemouth) (5)
- [Falkirk](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/falkirk) (65)
- [Fochabers](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/fochabers) (7)
- [Forfar](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/forfar) (41)
- [Forres](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/forres) (10)
- [Fort William](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/fort-william) (46)
- [Fraserburgh](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/fraserburgh) (43)
- [Galashiels](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/galashiels) (16)
- [Girvan](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/girvan) (14)
- [Glasgow](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/glasgow) (730)
- [Glenrothes](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/glenrothes) (46)
- [Gorebridge](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/gorebridge) (5)
- [Grangemouth](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/grangemouth) (93)
- [Grantown-on-Spey](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/grantown-on-spey) (16)
- [Greenock](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/greenock) (32)
- [Gretna](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/gretna) (7)
- [Haddington](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/haddington) (14)
- [Halkirk](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/halkirk) (8)
- [Hamilton](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/hamilton) (47)
- [Hawick](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/hawick) (14)
- [Helensburgh](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/helensburgh) (11)
- [Holytown](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/holytown) (5)
- [Huntly](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/huntly) (24)
- [Insch](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/insch) (12)
- [Invergordon](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/invergordon) (24)
- [Inverkeithing](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/inverkeithing) (10)
- [Inverness](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/inverness) (175)
- [Inverurie](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/inverurie) (71)
- [Irvine](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/irvine) (52)
- [Isle of Arran](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/isle-of-arran) (13)
- [Isle of Benbecula](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/isle-of-benbecula) (6)
- [Isle of Bute](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/isle-of-bute) (10)
- [Isle of Islay](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/isle-of-islay) (14)
- [Isle of Lewis](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/isle-of-lewis) (27)
- [Isle of Mull](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/isle-of-mull) (11)
- [Isle of Skye](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/isle-of-skye) (12)
- [Isle of South Uist](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/isle-of-south-uist) (11)
- [Jedburgh](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/jedburgh) (11)
- [Johnstone](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/johnstone) (14)
- [Keith](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/keith) (20)
- [Kelso](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/kelso) (20)
- [Kilmarnock](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/kilmarnock) (107)
- [Kilwinning](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/kilwinning) (7)
- [Kinross](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/kinross) (22)
- [Kirkcaldy](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/kirkcaldy) (51)
- [Kirkcudbright](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/kirkcudbright) (9)
- [Kirkliston](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/kirkliston) (6)
- [Kirknewton](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/kirknewton) (24)
- [Kirkwall](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/kirkwall) (35)
- [Kirriemuir](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/kirriemuir) (12)
- [Kyle](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/kyle) (8)
- [Lairg](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/lairg) (14)
- [Lanark](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/lanark) (58)
- [Larbert](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/larbert) (16)
- [Larkhall](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/larkhall) (36)
- [Lauder](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/lauder) (6)
- [Laurencekirk](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/laurencekirk) (22)
- [Lerwick](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/lerwick) (10)
- [Leven](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/leven) (21)
- [Linlithgow](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/linlithgow) (8)
- [Livingston](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/livingston) (108)
- [Loanhead](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/loanhead) (31)
- [Lochgelly](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/lochgelly) (22)
- [Lochgilphead](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/lochgilphead) (19)
- [Lochwinnoch](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/lochwinnoch) (7)
- [Lockerbie](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/lockerbie) (48)
- [Macduff](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/macduff) (6)
- [Mauchline](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/mauchline) (12)
- [Maybole](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/maybole) (9)
- [Melrose](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/melrose) (16)
- [Moffat](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/moffat) (6)
- [Montrose](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/montrose) (17)
- [Motherwell](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/motherwell) (104)
- [Muir of Ord](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/muir-of-ord) (29)
- [Musselburgh](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/musselburgh) (7)
- [Nairn](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/nairn) (22)
- [Newbridge](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/newbridge) (34)
- [Newmains](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/newmains) (5)
- [Newton Stewart](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/newton-stewart) (26)
- [Newtonmore](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/newtonmore) (5)
- [North Berwick](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/north-berwick) (11)
- [Oban](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/oban) (44)
- [Orkney](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/orkney) (12)
- [Paisley](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/paisley) (93)
- [Peebles](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/peebles) (7)
- [Penicuik](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/penicuik) (9)
- [Perth](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/perth) (115)
- [Peterhead](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/peterhead) (57)
- [Pitlochry](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/pitlochry) (7)
- [Portree](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/portree) (11)
- [Prestwick](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/prestwick) (14)
- [Renfrew](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/renfrew) (34)
- [Roslin](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/roslin) (5)
- [Sanquhar](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/sanquhar) (7)
- [Selkirk](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/selkirk) (12)
- [Shetland](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/shetland) (60)
- [Shotts](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/shotts) (45)
- [St Andrews](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/st-andrews) (14)
- [St Boswells](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/st-boswells) (7)
- [Stevenston](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/stevenston) (6)
- [Stirling](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/stirling) (92)
- [Stonehaven](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/stonehaven) (12)
- [Stornoway](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/stornoway) (16)
- [Stranraer](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/stranraer) (34)
- [Strathaven](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/strathaven) (12)
- [Stromness](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/stromness) (7)
- [Tain](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/tain) (15)
- [Tarbert](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/tarbert) (6)
- [Thornhill](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/thornhill) (8)
- [Throsk](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/throsk) (9)
- [Thurso](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/thurso) (30)
- [Tillicoultry](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/tillicoultry) (6)
- [Tranent](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/tranent) (18)
- [Turriff](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/turriff) (31)
- [Ullapool](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/ullapool) (6)
- [West Calder](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/west-calder) (12)
- [West Linton](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/west-linton) (6)
- [Westhill](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/westhill) (15)
- [Wick](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/wick) (24)
- [Wishaw](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/wishaw) (30)

## Reports for Scotland

- [All operators in Scotland](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/scotland/operators)
- [Insolvency watch: Scotland](https://haulierscope.co.uk/insolvency-watch/scotland)
- [Companies House filing watch: Scotland](https://haulierscope.co.uk/filing-watch/scotland)
- [Public inquiries in Scotland](https://haulierscope.co.uk/public-inquiries/scotland)
- [Earned recognition in Scotland](https://haulierscope.co.uk/earned-recognition/scotland)
- [Continuations due](https://haulierscope.co.uk/continuations)
- [Atom feed of changes in Scotland](https://haulierscope.co.uk/feeds/area/scotland.xml)

## Guides

- [The 8 traffic areas explained](https://haulierscope.co.uk/guides/traffic-areas)
- [Do you need an operator licence?](https://haulierscope.co.uk/guides/do-i-need-an-operator-licence)
- [How to get an operator licence](https://haulierscope.co.uk/guides/how-to-get-an-operator-licence)
- [What happens at a public inquiry](https://haulierscope.co.uk/guides/traffic-commissioner-public-inquiry)
- [How to check a haulier's operator licence](https://haulierscope.co.uk/guides/how-to-check-a-haulier)

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