el_presidente:
I’m on the fence. Ouch.But, regarding the on/off the licence thing it seems to me to be an admin issue. The O Licence covers authority to use x amount of vehicles/trailers from your operating centre as well as financial standing and good repute etc.
Now, if you’re operating more than permitted from the O centre you’re in breach. However, if you’re traction only and collect/return your trailer from the customers location; and if the customer is responsible for the upkeep of the trailer (financial standing); then is it a breach in anything other than a technicality (good repute)?
Still on the fence.
It’s a breach. If it’s behind your unit you’re responsible for its condition, regardless who pays the maintenance bill. If for example you have a 1 and 1 licence, you work drops off so you leave your trailer in the yard and pull for RoRo firm, you’re in breach. You’d need a 1 and 2 licence minimum. No grey area.