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GUIDES FOR OPERATORS
Short, plain English answers to the questions operators ask most.
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What does an external Transport Manager do?
A plain English guide to the role, and how an external arrangement works for small and mid sized fleets.
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Do I need a Transport Manager for my Operator's Licence?
Which licence types need a Transport Manager, and what to do if you do not have one.
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The Transport Manager CPC explained
What the qualification is, who needs it and how people usually study for it.
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How to prepare for a DVSA compliance visit
A practical checklist for the records, people and premises an examiner will look at.
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Tachograph downloads and infringements, the basics
How often to download, what to do with infringements and how to keep a clear record.
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Maintenance records and PMI intervals
What a good maintenance file looks like and how to choose sensible inspection intervals.
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What happens if my Transport Manager leaves?
The 28 day notice rule, the period of grace and what to do straight away.
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How many operators and vehicles can an external Transport Manager cover?
The four operator and 50 vehicle limit, and what to ask before you appoint one.
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What does a Transport Manager have to do each week?
The duties the guidance lists and the records that prove the work was done.
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How do I become a Transport Manager?
The CPC exam, who provides it and how you get named on a licence.
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What does a traffic commissioner expect from a Transport Manager?
Genuine involvement, realistic hours, recent training and operator oversight.
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Do I need an operator's licence for my vehicles?
The 3,500 kg rule, the licence types and the main exemptions.
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