Get Licensed with Confidence – Your HGV or PSV Operator Licence in Exeter
Don’t let paperwork or compliance hurdles stop your transport business in Exeter — get licensed with confidence.
The Transport Consultancy is a trusted specialist in applying for and securing Operator Licences for Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGV) and Passenger Service Vehicles (PSV) in Exeter and surrounding areas. With over 20 years of deep expertise, we assist operators in navigating the detailed application process, even in complex compliance situations.
Whether you operate a single vehicle or a fleet of minibuses, coaches, or trucks, we manage your Operator Licence application comprehensively—from start to finish—ensuring you meet the DVSA and Traffic Commissioner’s standards.
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Our service is clear, efficient, and designed to remove stress from licensing.
What is an Operator Licence for HGV and PSV?
In Exeter, an Operator Licence (O-Licence) is legally mandatory for any business using HGVs or PSVs commercially. This licence, issued by the Traffic Commissioner and regulated by the DVSA, certifies compliance with rigorous vehicle condition, driver training, operational competence, and financial stability requirements, including adherence to DVSA rules on drivers’ hours and tachograph monitoring.
Why Do You Need an Operator Licence?
Holding an Operator Licence demonstrates to the Traffic Commissioner and DVSA that:
- Your Exeter transport business is financially sound and capable of maintaining a safe, compliant fleet throughout the licence period.
- Your fleet complies with the DVSA Guide to Maintaining Roadworthiness and vehicle safety standards.
- Your drivers follow legal working hours and maintain tachograph records properly.
- Your operation meets professional standards to lawfully provide transport services.
Failing to secure or comply with licence conditions risks fines, licence revocations, and operational prohibitions.
Types of Operator Licences in Exeter
| Licence Type | Vehicles Covered | Key Local Notes |
| Restricted Licence | 1–2 goods vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes | Suited for smaller operators; requires a named Transport Manager. |
| Standard National Licence | Goods vehicles over 3.5 tonnes or more than 2 vehicles | Covers UK-wide operations; requires financial standing, operating centre, and qualified Transport Manager in Exeter. |
| Standard International Licence | Any number of goods vehicles operating internationally | Includes compliance with international driver hours and tachograph rules. |
| Public Service Vehicle (PSV) Licence | Buses, coaches, and minibuses for passenger transport | Regulated separately by the Traffic Commissioner for passenger vehicles. |
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Protecting Your Operator Licence in Exeter
Your Operator Licence underpins your commercial vehicle operations in Exeter. Losing it can cease your business immediately.
Risks to your licence typically include:
- Failing to maintain vehicles according to DVSA’s Guide to Maintaining Roadworthiness.
- Drivers’ hours or tachograph infractions.
- Inadequate documentation, record-keeping, or audit failures.
- Lack of control by a qualified Transport Manager.
Even minor lapses may cause fines, warnings, or revocation. Remaining audit-ready and compliant wards off costly Desk Based Assessments and upholds your operations’ integrity.
Our Operator Licence Application Service – Exeter
We make the process of obtaining an Operator Licence clear and manageable for Exeter transport operators:
✅ Expert help with application completion and submission to the Traffic Commissioner.
✅ Support gathering financial proof, vehicle maintenance contracts, and public notice requirements.
✅ Assistance sourcing and appointing qualified Internal or External Transport Managers.
✅ Guidance in finding compliant Operating Centres in Exeter.
✅ Advice on DVSA-approved systems for vehicle maintenance, driver working hours, and record-keeping.
✅ Ongoing consultancy for compliance and audit preparedness.
Our comprehensive service also manages required public notices and liaises with the DVSA and Traffic Commissioner on your behalf.
Fees (in addition 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 Support
Our team offers:
- Efficient application handling, including documentation and DVSA communications.
- Targeted pre-application compliance audits suited to Exeter fleets.
- Dedicated Transport Manager support meeting all safety and licensing standards.
- Continuous support to keep vehicles, drivers, and records fully compliant.
Manage your Exeter fleet confidently to avoid fines, warnings, or licence revocation.
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Why Choose The Transport Consultancy?
With deep sector expertise, we reduce application delays, lower refusal risk, and ensure your Exeter transport business complies fully from day one.
👉 Let us manage your Operator Licence application so you can focus on growing your fleet.
Schedule your compliance check today and safeguard your licence before enforcement or public inquiries occur.
Maintain audit readiness with tailored support for Exeter transport operators.