Finding the Right Transport Manager Isn’t Optional — It’s Essential 🚛
If your business operates under an Operator’s Licence, then you will know that compliance isn’t just a box-ticking exercise — it’s the foundation of your licence, reputation, and livelihood.
This is why it is essential to have the right Transport Manager. They hold a vital responsibility which incudes, (but not limited to) ensuring your vehicles, drivers, and operations meet the strict standards set out by the Traffic Commissioner. Your O-Licence may have your company’s name on it, but your compliance and operations is only as strong as the person managing it.
Your Transport Manager, alongside you as the Operator will be responsible for all aspects of compliance and in line with DVSA Guide to Roadworthiness. From maintenance schedules to driver hours, record keeping, and safety checks — one missed detail can put your entire licence (and business) at risk.
Whether you’re an owner-operator, growing fleet, or established logistics business, finding a competent, proactive Transport Manager who understands compliance inside-out is non-negotiable. Nowadays, everyone is quick to find Transport Managers or External Transport Managers through social media platforms, but have these Transport Managers actually been vetted in terms of their past experience or what they bring to your business? Being cheaper and available to be named on your Operators Licence should not be the most important thing; your Operator Licence should.
At The Transport Consultancy, we help businesses source the right Transport Manager — whether you’re looking to recruit internally or bring in an external professional. Our in-house recruitment team specialises in matching qualified, experienced Transport Managers with operators who take compliance seriously. Our team, who have years of experience, not only in Transport but in Recruitment and Training can get the right match for your operations. Not only do we find the right Transport Manager, we fully vet them, check their CPC qualifications, interview them and negotiate rates on your behalf too.
Because when it comes to your Operator’s Licence, trust and accountability are everything.
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