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Choosing the Right Operating Centre for Your Licence

by John | July 14, 2025 | Operator's Licence | 0 Comments

Choosing the right operating centre is one of the most important decisions you’ll make when applying for or renewing your operator licence in the UK. Whether you’re a seasoned haulage company or a new business looking to enter the industry, getting this decision right...

Top Warning Signs You Might Be Headed for a Public Inquiry

by John | July 11, 2025 | Public Inquiries | 0 Comments

Running a successful haulage or passenger transport business in the UK involves more than just keeping your fleet moving. Staying compliant with the terms of your operator licence is essential—because when things go wrong, you could find yourself facing a Public...

Top 5 Signs You Need to Replace Your Transport Manager

by John | July 10, 2025 | Transportation | 0 Comments

In the world of haulage and logistics, your Transport Manager plays a crucial role in keeping your business safe, compliant, and efficient. Whether you're running a small fleet under a restricted operators licence or managing a national haulage company with dozens of...

Financial Standing Thresholds for 2025 – Updated Figures

by John | July 9, 2025 | Financial Standing | 0 Comments

Staying compliant with the operator licence rules in the UK is vital for every transport business. A key part of that is proving your financial standing—that is, showing you have enough money available to safely run and maintain your vehicles. Each year, the...

How Business Changes Affect Your Financial Standing

by John | July 1, 2025 | Financial Standing | 0 Comments

In the UK transport industry, holding an operator licence is more than just a legal obligation—it’s a sign that your business is financially capable of running heavy goods vehicles safely and professionally. But what happens when your business goes through changes?...

How to Avoid Delays in Your Licence Approval

by John | June 30, 2025 | Licence Application | 0 Comments

Securing your operator licence is a critical step for running a compliant and professional transport business in the UK. Whether you’re applying for a standard, restricted or PSV licence, the process can be lengthy if not approached carefully. Many professional...

What the Traffic Commissioner Is Looking for at a Public Inquiry ?

by John | June 27, 2025 | Public Inquiries | 0 Comments

Receiving a letter informing you of a Public Inquiry can be worrying. For many in the transport industry, it signals serious concerns about compliance with your vehicle operator’s licence. But don’t panic—understanding why Public Inquiries happen, and what the Traffic...

What Is a CPC Qualification and Why Does It Matter?

by John | June 26, 2025 | CPC Qualification | 0 Comments

If you're planning to apply for a vehicle operators licence or already running a transport business in the UK, you've likely come across the term CPC Qualification. But what exactly does it mean, and why is it so important in the road haulage industry? In this guide,...

How Often Must You Prove Financial Standing to the Traffic Commissioner?

by John | June 25, 2025 | Financial Standing | 0 Comments

When you apply for a vehicle operator’s licence in the UK, one of the most important requirements is proving your financial standing. But it doesn’t end there. The Traffic Commissioner will also want to see that you can consistently maintain financial stability...

What to Expect After Submitting Your Licence Application

by John | June 24, 2025 | Licence Application | 0 Comments

So, you’ve submitted your operator licence application—great work! That’s a big step in setting up your transport business. But what happens next? Whether you’ve applied for a standard, restricted operators licence, or a PCO operator licence application, the waiting...