Get Licensed with Confidence – Your HGV or PSV Operator Licence in Cheltenham
Don’t let paperwork or compliance hurdles stop your commercial transport business in Cheltenham — get licensed with confidence.
The Transport Consultancy is a specialist in applying for and securing Operator Licences for Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGV) and Passenger Service Vehicles (PSV) in Cheltenham and nearby areas. With over 20 years’ experience, we expertly guide clients step-by-step through the complex application process, including cases with compliance challenges or intricate operations.
Whether you run a single truck, a fleet of coaches, minibuses, or other passenger vehicles, we handle your Operator Licence application from start to finish, ensuring you meet all DVSA regulations and Traffic Commissioner standards.
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Our service is transparent, efficient, and designed to remove licensing stress.
What is an Operator Licence for HGV and PSV?
In Cheltenham, an Operator Licence (O-Licence) is legally required for any commercial business operating HGVs or PSVs. Issued by the Traffic Commissioner and regulated by the DVSA, it ensures vehicles, drivers, and operations meet rigorous safety, financial, and professional standards, including compliance with driver hours rules and tachograph requirements.
Why Do You Need an Operator Licence?
Holding an Operator Licence demonstrates to the Traffic Commissioner and DVSA that:
- Your Cheltenham transport business maintains financial stability to ensure vehicle safety.
- Your fleet complies with the DVSA Guide to Maintaining Roadworthiness and maintenance standards.
- Drivers observe legal limits on hours and keep accurate tachograph records.
- Your operation is competent and legally compliant to provide transport services.
Failing to hold or follow the licence regulations risks fines, revocation, and prohibition from operating commercial transport vehicles.
Types of Operator Licences in Cheltenham
| Licence Type | Vehicles Covered | Key Notes |
| Restricted Licence | 1–2 goods vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes | Best suited for smaller operators; one named Transport Manager required. |
| Standard National Licence | Goods vehicles exceeding 3.5 tonnes or more than 2 vehicles | UK operations; financial standing, operating centre, and qualified Transport Manager necessary. |
| Standard International Licence | Any number of goods vehicles operating internationally | Includes compliance with international driver hours, tachograph regulations. |
| Public Service Vehicle (PSV) Licence | Buses, coaches, minibuses designed to carry passengers | Regulated by Traffic Commissioner under specific passenger transport rules. |
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Protecting Your Operator Licence in Cheltenham
Your Operator Licence is central to your commercial vehicle business in Cheltenham. Losing it can stop your operations.
Common risks jeopardising your licence include:
- Failure to maintain vehicles according to DVSA’s Guide to Maintaining Roadworthiness.
- Drivers’ hours and tachograph breaches.
- Poor record-keeping or audit non-compliance.
- Inadequate supervision by a qualified Transport Manager.
Even minor infractions may lead to enforcement action, warnings, fines, or revocation. Staying fully compliant and audit-ready is key to avoiding Desk Based Assessments and securing your business reputation.
Our Operator Licence Application Service – Cheltenham
We streamline the Operator Licence application process for Cheltenham operators, offering:
✅ Application assistance and submission to the Traffic Commissioner.
✅ Support compiling financial evidence, vehicle maintenance contracts, and public notices.
✅ Help appointing qualified Internal or External Transport Managers.
✅ Assistance sourcing DVSA-compliant Operating Centres.
✅ Advice on DVSA-compliant fleet management, drivers’ hours systems, and record-keeping.
✅ Ongoing consultancy to maintain compliance and audit readiness.
Our services include public notice drafting and communications management with the DVSA and Traffic Commissioner.
Fees (additional to consultancy):
- HGV Application Fee: £257
- PSV Application Fee: £209
- Interim HGV Fee: £68
- Public Notice Fee: £200 + VAT
- Granting Fee: £401 (HGV only, 5-year renewal)
From Application to Approval – Licence-Ready Management
Our team provides:
- Efficient licence application processing, including documentation and DVSA liaison.
- Tailored compliance audits designed for Cheltenham fleet operations.
- Transport Manager support ensuring compliance with all safety and licensing requirements.
- Ongoing expert guidance to keep vehicles, drivers, and records compliant.
Operate your Cheltenham fleet confidently while avoiding fines, licence warnings, or revocations.
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Why Choose The Transport Consultancy?
With detailed knowledge and extensive experience, we reduce application delays, decrease refusal risks, and ensure full compliance from day one for Cheltenham firms.
👉 Let us handle your Operator Licence application so you can focus on growing your transport business.
Book your compliance check now and safeguard your licence before enforcement or public inquiry.
Stay audit-ready with professional support tailored for Cheltenham operators.