Secure Your HGV or PSV Operator Licence in Portsmouth – Quick, Easy, and Hassle-Free
Don’t let paperwork or compliance hurdles stop you — get licensed with confidence in Portsmouth.
The Transport Consultancy are market leaders in applying for and securing Operator Licences for both HGV (Heavy Goods Vehicles) and PSV (Passenger Service Vehicles) in Portsmouth. With over 20 years’ experience, we guide clients successfully through the process—even in cases with previous compliance issues or complex backgrounds.
Whether you operate a single truck or a fleet of coaches and minibuses, we handle your Operator Licence application from start to finish, providing expert advice every step of the way to ensure the best outcome for your business.
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Our process is simple, transparent, and stress-free.
What is an Operator’s Licence for HGV and PSV?
An Operator’s Licence (O-Licence) is legally required for any business using HGVs or PSVs for commercial purposes in Portsmouth. Issued by the Traffic Commissioner and regulated by the DVSA, it ensures your vehicles, drivers, and operations meet strict safety, financial, and professional standards.
Why Do You Need an Operator’s Licence?
Holding an Operator Licence proves to the Traffic Commissioner and DVSA that:
- Your business is financially stable.
- Your HGV or PSV vehicles are roadworthy and properly maintained according to DVSA guidelines.
- Drivers are trained, managed, and comply with DVSA regulations on drivers’ hours and tachograph use.
- Your business is professionally competent to operate legally in Portsmouth.
Failure to obtain or comply can result in fines, licence loss, or prohibition from operating HGVs or PSVs.
Types of Operator Licences
| Licence Type | Vehicles Covered | Key Notes |
| Restricted Licence | 1–2 goods vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes | Limited fleet; only one named Transport Manager required |
| Standard National Licence | Goods vehicles over 3.5 tonnes or more than 2 vehicles | UK-only operations; requires financial standing, operating centre, and qualified Transport Manager in Portsmouth |
| Standard International Licence | Any number of goods vehicles operating internationally | Includes international compliance (driver hours, cross-border rules) |
| Public Service Vehicle (PSV) Licence | Buses, coaches, and minibuses for passengers | Regulated separately by Traffic Commissioner |
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The Importance of Protecting Your Operator Licence in Portsmouth
Your Operator Licence is the cornerstone of your HGV, PSV, coach, truck, minibus, or limousine business in Portsmouth. Losing it could mean losing your entire business. That’s why protecting your licence through compliance audits, transport management systems, and DVSA-aligned controls is essential.
Common risks to your licence include:
- Poor vehicle maintenance or ignoring the DVSA Guide to Maintaining Roadworthiness.
- Violations of drivers’ hours or tachograph rules.
- Inadequate record-keeping or failure in compliance audits.
- Lack of control by a qualified Transport Manager.
Even minor compliance issues can lead to warnings, fines, or revocation of your Operator Licence. As a licence holder, staying fully compliant with DVSA requirements is crucial to avoiding Desk-Based Assessments and protecting your Portsmouth business and reputation.
Our Operator Licence Application Service
Applying for an Operator Licence for HGVs or PSVs can be complex. At The Transport Consultancy, we simplify the process for Portsmouth operators, ensuring your transport operations remain fully compliant and audit-ready from day one.
Our support includes:
✅ Assistance with application and submission to the Traffic Commissioner.
✅ Guidance on documentation such as financial evidence and maintenance contracts.
✅ Help appointing a qualified Internal or External Transport Manager*.
✅ Assistance sourcing an Operating Centre*.
✅ Advice on compliance systems for vehicle maintenance, drivers’ hours, and record-keeping.
✅ Ongoing consultancy to keep your business compliant and audit-ready.
Every application fee includes:
- Telephone and email support from dedicated consultants.
- Document review prior to submission.
- Drafting and placing legally compliant public notices.
- Liaising with the DVSA on queries.
*Optional support in sourcing operating centres and Transport Managers.
Fees (additional to our 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 – Keeping You Licence-Ready
Our expert team ensures:
- Fast and efficient Operator Licence applications with full paperwork management and liaison with the DVSA and Traffic Commissioner.
- Reduced refusal risk through comprehensive compliance audits tailored to your HGV or PSV fleet.
- Full regulatory compliance support including driver hours monitoring, tachograph checks, and fleet management systems.
- Transport management expertise from qualified Transport Managers to meet licensing and safety requirements.
- Ongoing consultancy and support to keep vehicles, drivers, and records fully compliant, protecting your licence and reputation.
With our help, Portsmouth operators confidently run HGVs, PSVs, coaches, or minibuses avoiding fines, licence warnings, or revocation.
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Why Choose Us?
Applying for an Operator Licence demands careful preparation. Our expertise helps you avoid delays, reduce refusal risks, and ensure full compliance from the start.
👉 Let us take the stress out of your Operator Licence application so you can focus on running your transport business with confidence.
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