Fleet management guides for UK operators.
Plain-English guides on DVSA compliance, O-licence obligations, walkaround checks, defects and the practical side of running a UK fleet.
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Cost to Start a Haulage Company in the UK: A 2026 Budget
O-licence fees, financial standing, annual tests, vehicle tax, insurance and working capital: what it really costs to start a UK haulage company, with a worked two-truck budget.
Compliance Software for External Transport Managers: What to Check
An external transport manager needs clear company separation, evidence of involvement and proportionate oversight without shared logins or mixed records.
Adding Vehicles or Trailers to an O-Licence: Margins, Variations and Interim Authority
A spare margin is not unlimited authority. Use this decision tree before adding vehicles, trailers or operating-centre capacity to an O-licence.
HGV Operating Centres: Suitability, Advertising and Licence Conditions
An operating centre needs more than parking. Check entitlement, access, environmental impact, advert timing and the separate planning boundary.
External Transport Manager Hours and Responsibilities Explained
Traffic Commissioner hour bands are starting points, not universal statutory minimums. Here is how to assess an external TM’s real capacity and control.
O-Licence Changes: What Operators Must Notify and When
Not every O-licence change follows the same route. Learn what to notify, what needs a variation or new licence, and when interim authority matters.
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