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Road Transport Expert Consultants

Providing expert services to HGV and PSV Operators and Drivers in the UK and around Europe.

Road Transport Expert Consultants

Providing expert services to HGV and PSV Operators and Drivers in the UK and around Europe.

Road Transport Expert Consultants

Providing expert services to HGV and PSV Operators and Drivers in the UK and around Europe.

Road Transport Expert Consultants

Providing expert services to HGV and PSV Operators and Drivers in the UK and around Europe.

Road Transport Expert Consultants

Providing expert services to HGV and PSV Operators and Drivers in the UK and around Europe.

Welcome to Blue Flag Transport Consulting

We provide simple, straightforward, honest, crucial and practical solutions to all your transport compliance problems. We help you to use compliance as a profitability enhancer, and not a cost.

We ensure acceptable, professionally prepared Operator Licence applications, Audits, and lifesaving Public Inquiry consultancy, support and advocacy.

Our Services Include

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Operator Licence Application

Professional Help Applying for, or Varying an Operator’s Licence Help with Applying for a New Operator’s Licence. No fee if you employ one of our Transport managers.

Our Search Engine Optimisation services

Audits

Desk based audit with either a video linked or personal visit meeting.

All our audits are done on a fixed fee basis. Contact us today to learn more .

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Public Inquiries

Called to a Traffic Commissioner’s Public Inquiry?
We can help you at a pre-agreed fixed fee or even on a no-win-no-fee basis.

Our lead generation services

Compliance Packs

We provide easy to use :

  • Operator Compliance check sheets
  • Transport managers weekly audit and assistance check lists

Welcome to Blue Flag Transport Consulting. We Specialise in:

Operator Licence Application

Get your operator licence approved quickly and correctly without the stress or costly delays. Start your application today with expert guidance.

Public Inquiries

Facing a Public Inquiry? We prepare, protect, and represent you with end-to-end compliance expertise. Book a confidential consultation now.

Audits

Stay ahead of DVSA and Traffic Commissioner checks with a proactive, professional compliance audit. Schedule your audit review today.

Compliance Packs

Keep your operation audit-ready year-round with digital compliance packs that track, remind, and protect.
Discover BFT Vault and simplify your compliance .

The road transport industry is one of the most heavily regulated industries in Europe and probably only second to financial services. It can therefore easily appear overwhelming and very confusing.

Our expertise is in operator licence applications, Public inquiries and compliance structures and methodologies in the road transport industry. That is all we do. Our clients say we “do it very well and cost effective.”

All of our consultants are CPC accredited Transport Managers and have an insight into the practicalities and challenges of running a compliant road transport business. BFT Consultancy supports you during the whole application or Public inquiry process.

Our clients refer to us as “the Transport operator’s friend.”

We always offer a Free Initial Consultation.

Our then-agreed fees are fixed and include the whole service required.

For a no-obligation, free initial consultation or rapid answer to a simple query just get in touch. We know your time is money , and can attend meetings or consultations at your operating centre, telephonically, zoom, home or place of business at a time that suit you – we provide a truly national service.

We will provide you with a fixed fee so that you will know from the beginning what the process will cost. This eases budgeting and prevent continuous add on fees – What we agree is what you pay!

We help our clients with:

All Operator licence applications and variations.

We do it right the first time. 

Traffic Commissioner’s Public Inquiry.

Preparation is the key to success 

We Manage the Compliance.

So operators can focus on the business

Let us simplify the process for you.

Connect with our executive consultants today to discover how we can support you and your business. We’ll help you get your operations up and running quickly—and ensure long-term compliance and success.

Contact Us at Blue Flag Transport Consulting

Interested in our services and solutions? Contact us today for expert guidance and hassle-free assistance.

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    Essential Documents for a Smooth Operator Licence Application in 2025

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    Understanding Traffic Commissioner’s Role in Operator Licensing

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    How to Maintain Compliance with Your Operator Licence in the UK

    Holding an operator licence is a crucial step for any transport business in the UK. But obtaining the licence is only half the battle. Keeping it requires ongoing effort and attention to compliance. Falling short of your responsibilities can lead to fines, licence...

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