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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.

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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

The Perfect Solution

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.

We as a consultancy specialise 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 

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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    Operator Licence Renewal Key Dates and What You Must Know

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    Understanding Vehicle Overloading Offences

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    Avoiding Common Mistakes When Running a Transport Business

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