Bernie explained the truck was solely used to tow a private fifth wheeler. That it had a permanent hitch on the back, making it impossible to transport anything else. Apparently that makes no difference. We were told because the truck was over a certain gross laden weight ( 6000kg) the driver needed a 'Transport Service' licence. So the COF had been cancelled until Bernie applies for one.
How annoying! Not only will it cost $449 to get this licence, but no-one told us. NZ Transport never contacted us to say they had canceled our COF. Grrrr.
Just goes to show ... you're never too old to learn something new!
The information below was copied and pasted from the NZ Transport Agency's website.
Who needs a transport service licence?
Whether you're an individual or a company, you must hold the appropriate transport service licence (TSL) if you're operating:
- a passenger service
- a goods service (a service that delivers or carries goods, whether or not for hire or reward, using a motor vehicle that has a gross laden weight of 6000kg or more, including one that is 'on hire' to carry goods)
- a vehicle recovery service
- a rental service.
