Transport Audits
Ensuring that your commercial vehicle operations stay legally compliant is crucial for keeping your operator’s license, meeting the Traffic Commissioner’s expectations, and satisfying your customers. Even if you think you’re doing well, there might be hidden issues.
Getting an outside opinion on your operations is like giving your business a “health check.” Our compliance audit services are designed for operators of all sizes. We evaluate various aspects, including:
- Compliance with your operator’s license
- Vehicle maintenance
- Managing your drivers
- Monitoring drivers’ hours and tachographs
- Fleet management
- General operational requirements
- Record keeping as per your O Licence obligations
After the evaluation, we provide a detailed report with insights into your overall operation, performance comments, and specific ‘action points’ (urgent fixes for serious issues) and ‘recommendations’ (suggested systems and best practices).
Our standard fee is £900.00 per day, but we’re open to negotiating based on your needs, fleet size, and driver numbers. For many smaller operators, a one-day audit often gives enough information for the next steps.
We also offer a retainer scheme, providing ongoing support, regular compliance checks, and additional services like staff training. The fees for this scheme are customized for each case, so feel free to contact us to discuss your needs and get a personalized quote.
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Frequently asked questions(FAQ)
1. What is a transport compliance audit?
It’s a thorough check of your systems, procedures, and records to ensure compliance with DVSA. Traffic Commissioners and O-Licence requirements. Our expert team provides comprehensive guidance every step of the way, ensuring you fully understand the processes involved. We pride ourselves on delivering clear, detailed advice tailored specifically to your needs, leveraging extensive industry experience to provide practical solutions and continuous support.
2. Why should I have a transport audit?
Regular audits help prevent DVSA interventions, reduce operational risks, and improve compliance scores, ensuring your business remains robust and reliable. Our expert team provides comprehensive guidance every step of the way, ensuring you fully understand the processes involved. We pride ourselves on delivering clear, detailed advice tailored specifically to your needs, leveraging extensive industry experience to provide practical solutions and continuous support.
3. What areas do your audits cover?
We review maintenance records, driver files, tachograph analysis, policies, licence checks, and operational practices to provide a holistic view of your compliance status. Our expert team provides comprehensive guidance every step of the way, ensuring you fully understand the processes involved. We pride ourselves on delivering clear, detailed advice tailored specifically to your needs, leveraging extensive industry experience to provide practical solutions and continuous support.
4. Are your audits suitable for both large and small operators?
Yes, we tailor audits to suit the size and scope of your operation—from sole traders to multi-vehicle fleets. Our expert team provides comprehensive guidance every step of the way, ensuring you fully understand the processes involved. We pride ourselves on delivering clear, detailed advice tailored specifically to your needs, leveraging extensive industry experience to provide practical solutions and continuous support.
5. Do you provide written reports after an audit?
Yes, each audit includes a detailed written report highlighting strengths, non-conformities, and recommended improvement actions. Our expert team provides comprehensive guidance every step of the way, ensuring you fully understand the processes involved. We pride ourselves on delivering clear, detailed advice tailored specifically to your needs, leveraging extensive industry experience to provide practical solutions and continuous support.
6. How often should I have a compliance audit?
It is best practice to conduct an audit at least once a year to ensure your business remains fully compliant with DVSA and operator licence requirements. Our expert team provides comprehensive guidance every step of the way, ensuring you fully understand the processes involved. We pride ourselves on delivering clear, detailed advice tailored specifically to your needs, leveraging extensive industry experience to provide practical solutions and continuous support.
7. Can audits be done remotely?
While remote audits are available, we strongly recommend completing audits on-site to ensure a thorough evaluation of your systems and records. Our expert team provides comprehensive guidance every step of the way, ensuring you fully understand the processes involved. We pride ourselves on delivering clear, detailed advice tailored specifically to your needs, leveraging extensive industry experience to provide practical solutions and continuous support.
8. Will an audit help me prepare for a DVSA investigation?
Absolutely. Audits can identify potential shortcomings and help you prepare effectively for DVSA or Traffic Commissioner reviews. Our expert team provides comprehensive guidance every step of the way, ensuring you fully understand the processes involved. We pride ourselves on delivering clear, detailed advice tailored specifically to your needs, leveraging extensive industry experience to provide practical solutions and continuous support.
9. Can you help implement recommendations after the audit?
Yes, we offer follow-up consultancy and support to assist you in closing any compliance gaps identified during the audit. Our expert team provides comprehensive guidance every step of the way, ensuring you fully understand the processes involved. We pride ourselves on delivering clear, detailed advice tailored specifically to your needs, leveraging extensive industry experience to provide practical solutions and continuous support.
10. Is the audit confidential?
Yes, all audit findings are treated as confidential and are shared only with you, unless you instruct us otherwise. Our expert team provides comprehensive guidance every step of the way, ensuring you fully understand the processes involved. We pride ourselves on delivering clear, detailed advice tailored specifically to your needs, leveraging extensive industry experience to provide practical solutions and continuous support.
