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Adding Categories to Your Driving Licence

by John | September 16, 2026 | Driving Licence | 0 Comments

Adding categories to your driving licence lets you drive larger or different types of vehicles. This step is often needed when moving into professional road transport. You may want to drive a lorry, bus, coach, minibus or vehicle with a trailer. Each category sets out...

Download and Order DVLA Forms: A Simple Guide for UK Drivers and Transport Operators

by John | September 15, 2026 | Driving Licence | 0 Comments

Drivers and transport operators often need official forms to update records, apply for a driving entitlement or report a change. Many DVLA forms are available online. You can download some forms, while others must come from a Post Office that offers DVLA services....

Driving Licence Fees for UK Transport Professionals

by John | September 14, 2026 | Driving Licence | 0 Comments

Driving licence fees form a small but important part of running a transport business. Drivers need the right licence for the vehicle they drive. Operators must also check each driver’s entitlement before giving them work. A missed renewal, an expired photocard, or the...

Driving in Great Britain on a Non-GB Licence

by John | September 11, 2026 | Licence Application | 0 Comments

Drivers come to Great Britain from many parts of the world. Some visit for a short work trip. Others move here to join a haulage firm or start a transport business. If you hold a non-GB driving licence, you must check whether it allows you to drive in England,...

Reapply for Your Driving Licence If You’ve Been Disqualified

by John | September 10, 2026 | Driving Licence | 0 Comments

A driving disqualification can stop you from working and affect your income. This is a serious issue for HGV drivers, bus drivers, owner drivers and transport companies. When your ban ends, your old driving licence does not always become valid at once. You may need to...

Seven Steps to Ensure Drivers Are Managed for Willing, Demonstrable, and Active Compliance

by John | September 9, 2026 | Compliance management | 0 Comments

Prepared by: BFT Consulting Ltd Principal Consultant: John Potgieter Cambridge / Marlow Company Number: 14943001 Contact: +44 7513 379221 Version Control Version Date Author Description 1.0 10 Dec 2025 J. Potgieter Initial document creation Important Disclaimer This...

Top Seven Transport Compliance Pitfalls for Transport Managers

by John | September 8, 2026 | Transport manager UK | 0 Comments

Prepared by: BFT Consulting Ltd Principal Consultant: John Potgieter 18 Chivers Way, Northstowe, Cambridge CB24 1AH Company Number: 14943001 Contact: +44 7513 379221 Version Control Version Date Author Description 1.0 10 Dec 2025 J. Potgieter Initial document creation...

Top Seven Reasons Cited by Traffic Commissioners for Revoking Operator Licences

by John | September 7, 2026 | Traffic Commissioner | 0 Comments

Top Seven Reasons for Operators and Transport Managers to Be Referred to Magistrates’ Court for Prosecution

by John | September 4, 2026 | Transport manager UK | 0 Comments

Top Seven Risks for Restricted Operator Licence Holders

by John | September 3, 2026 | Restricted Operator Licence | 0 Comments

Transport Manager Holidays & Absences – How to Stay Covered

Aug 13, 2025

In the UK transport industry, a Transport Manager is not just a box to tick on your operator licence application. They are the person responsible for ensuring your business stays compliant with your vehicle operator’s licence obligations. But what happens when your...

How to Build a Strong Relationship with Your Transport Manager

Aug 12, 2025

In the UK trucking and transport industry, your Transport Manager plays a crucial role in keeping your business compliant, safe, and efficient. Whether you run a small fleet under a restricted operator’s licence or manage a large logistics operation with a full...

Transport Manager Compliance Audits – What You Should Know

Aug 11, 2025

Running a commercial transport operation in the UK comes with strict legal responsibilities. One of the most important is ensuring that your Transport Manager keeps your business compliant with the conditions of your Operator Licence. A Transport Manager Compliance...

How to Rebuild Your Reputation After a Public Inquiry

Aug 8, 2025

Being called to a Public Inquiry is a stressful experience for any operator. Whether the outcome involved conditions, curtailment, suspension, or even revocation of your Operator Licence, it can leave a lasting mark on your reputation within the transport industry....

How to Train Your Staff to Support the Transport Manager ?

Aug 7, 2025

A successful transport operation relies on more than just vehicles and a good transport manager. Behind every efficient operator licence lies a well-informed, well-trained team that works alongside the transport manager to keep everything running smoothly. Whether you...

How to Stay Financially Compliant Throughout Your Licence Period

Aug 6, 2025

Running a commercial transport business in the UK requires more than just maintaining vehicles and delivering goods on time. If you operate vehicles over 3.5 tonnes (or 2.5 tonnes internationally), holding a valid Operator Licence is essential. But keeping your...