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LICENCE HEALTH CHECK

A two minute self check for operators

Twelve quick questions about how your operation runs day to day. You get a score and a short list of the areas to look at first. It takes about two minutes. Nothing you answer is sent to us or saved, the score is worked out on this page.

Transport Manager

1. Is there a named Transport Manager on your licence who is genuinely involved in running the operation week to week?

Yes Sometimes No

Maintenance

2. Are vehicle safety inspections done at fixed intervals, with signed records kept for each one?

Yes Sometimes No

Maintenance

3. Is every inspection done on time, with none running late?

Yes Sometimes No

Maintenance

4. Do drivers do a daily walkaround check and report defects in writing, with each defect signed off when fixed?

Yes Sometimes No

Drivers hours

5. Are driver cards downloaded at least every 28 days and vehicle units at least every 90 days?

Yes Sometimes No

Drivers hours

6. Are tachograph infringements reviewed regularly, with the action taken written down?

Yes Sometimes No

Drivers hours

7. Do you keep tachograph and drivers hours records for the required period (at least a year)?

Yes Sometimes No

Drivers

8. Are driving licences and Driver CPC checked for every driver on a regular schedule?

Yes Sometimes No

Drivers

9. Do you have a written process for working time, driver training and driver induction?

Yes Sometimes No

Your licence

10. Does the number of vehicles and trailers you run stay within what your licence authorises?

Yes Sometimes No

Your licence

11. Do you tell the traffic commissioner promptly about relevant changes, such as new directors, convictions or changes to your operating centre?

Yes Sometimes No

Your licence

12. Could you show your financial standing and your operating centre arrangements straight away if asked?

Yes Sometimes No

A guide, not an audit. This is a general self check based on common compliance areas. It is not legal advice, it is not a DVSA or traffic commissioner assessment, and a good score does not guarantee a clean result. Rules change, so check the current guidance for your licence.