Independent Operator Licence Compliance Review
Holding an operator licence comes with significant legal obligations. The Traffic Commissioner expects licence holders to maintain robust systems for vehicle maintenance, driver management, tachograph analysis and record keeping. Failure to meet these standards can result in regulatory action, including licence curtailment, suspension or revocation.
Our Operator Licence Compliance Review provides a thorough, independent assessment of your entire transport operation against the standards expected by the Traffic Commissioner and DVSA. Carried out on-site by a fully qualified Transport Management Consultant from the National Compliance Training specialist operator licence team, the review mirrors the criteria used in official DVSA inspections, giving you a clear picture of where your operation stands and what needs to be addressed.
Whether you are proactively benchmarking your compliance, preparing for a DVSA earned recognition audit, or responding to a Traffic Commissioner inquiry, our review gives you the insight and evidence needed to protect your licence and your business.
Speak to our Operator Licence Compliance Team today
020 3026 4629What Our Compliance Review Covers
Our review provides a comprehensive evaluation of every area the Traffic Commissioner and DVSA assess during an official audit. Each aspect of your licensable activity is examined in detail.
Operator Licence Compliance
Review of licence authorisations, operating centre conditions, undertakings and notifications. We verify your licence is held under the correct legal entity and that all obligations are understood and being met across the organisation.
Vehicle Maintenance Systems
Thorough audit of preventive maintenance inspection (PMI) schedules, defect reporting procedures, safety inspection records and maintenance provider contracts. We ensure your maintenance systems conform with the DVSA guide to maintaining roadworthiness.
Drivers' Hours & Tachograph Compliance
Analysis of tachograph data management, drivers' hours records, infringement monitoring and working time directive compliance. We assess your systems for downloading, storing and analysing digital tachograph data.
Driver Management & Records
Evaluation of driver licence checking procedures, Driver CPC monitoring, penalty point management, training records and disciplinary processes. We verify your recruitment and ongoing management of employed and agency drivers.
Transport Manager Oversight
Assessment of continuous and effective management by the nominated Transport Manager, including evidence of professional competence, involvement in day-to-day operations and repute management.
Record Keeping & Reporting
Full review of documentation systems including incident records, fuel records, OCRS monitoring, traffic offence reporting and notifiable change procedures. We verify your systems meet evidential standards expected at public inquiry.
Who Should Have an Operator Licence Review?
An independent compliance review is valuable for any operator licence holder, but it is particularly important in the following situations:
Operators wanting to proactively benchmark compliance and identify risks before a DVSA inspection
Businesses that have been called to a public inquiry by the Traffic Commissioner
Licence holders operating under an audit undertaking imposed by the Traffic Commissioner
Operators with a declining OCRS (Operator Compliance Risk Score) who need to improve standards
Companies expanding their fleet or adding new operating centres to an existing licence
New licence holders seeking to establish compliant systems from the outset
Organisations that have experienced a change in Transport Manager or senior management
Operators preparing for DVSA Earned Recognition scheme entry or annual assessment
Why Choose National Compliance Training?
CILT and JAUPT approved centre with specialist transport compliance expertise
Qualified Transport Consultants
All reviews are conducted by experienced, fully qualified Transport Management Consultants with extensive knowledge of Traffic Commissioner requirements.
CILT & JAUPT Approved
As a fully approved CILT and JAUPT centre, our reviews are carried out to the highest professional standards recognised across the transport industry.
Comprehensive Written Report
Receive a detailed Centre Analysis Report within 5 working days, highlighting areas of strength, non-compliance and prioritised actionable improvements.
Ongoing Guidance & Support
Your allocated Transport Management Consultant provides continued support and guidance to help you implement recommendations and maintain compliance.
Traffic Commissioner Standards
Our review follows the same framework and criteria used in DVSA inspections and Traffic Commissioner audits, giving you a true picture of your compliance position.
On-Site UK-Wide Service
We visit your operating centre to conduct the review in person, examining documentation and systems on-site for a thorough and accurate assessment across the UK.
How Our Compliance Review Works
Our structured review process is designed to be thorough yet straightforward, minimising disruption to your daily operations.
Initial Consultation
We discuss your operation, fleet size and any specific concerns to scope the review and agree a convenient date for the on-site visit.
On-Site Review
A qualified Transport Management Consultant visits your site to conduct a comprehensive review of all compliance documentation, systems and processes.
Analysis & Report
Within 5 working days you receive a detailed Centre Analysis Report with findings, compliance ratings and prioritised actionable recommendations.
Guidance & Support
Your consultant provides ongoing support to help you implement improvements and prepare evidence for any Traffic Commissioner requirements.
What Your Compliance Report Includes
Our Centre Analysis Report provides a clear, structured assessment of your compliance position, designed to be understood by directors, Transport Managers and operational staff alike.
Detailed Centre Analysis Report
The report covers every area of your licensable activities and is structured to mirror the standards a Traffic Commissioner would assess at public inquiry. Each area is evaluated with clear findings and specific, actionable recommendations for improvement.
The report serves as both a management tool for internal improvement and as evidence of proactive compliance measures should it need to be presented to the DVSA or Traffic Commissioner.
- On-site visit by Transport Management Consultant
- Full compliance documentation audit
- Maintenance contract and records review
- Tachograph and drivers' hours assessment
- Driver management and records evaluation
- Comprehensive Centre Analysis Report
- Actionable recommendations and priorities
- Ongoing consultant guidance and support
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