Operator Licence Resources & Compliance Checklists
Practical UK operator licence resources for the records DVSA, an auditor or the Traffic Commissioner will actually ask to see. Checklists and guidance cover maintenance files, drivers’ hours and tachographs, OCRS, Transport Manager evidence, and public inquiry preparation. Filter by topic, or search by the record set or issue you need to check.
Popular searches: Operator licence application, Transport Manager evidence, OCRS improvement, maintenance audits
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A technical guide to restricted, standard national and standard international operator licences, including vehicle thresholds, hire or reward, transport manager requirements, finance, operating centres and upgrade timing.
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A practical video guide to HGV driver walkaround checks, including cab checks, brakes, external checks, tyres and wheels, trailer and load security, and defect reporting based on GOV.UK and DVSA guidance.
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A practical guide to HGV tachograph break rules, including the 4.5-hour driving limit, 45-minute breaks, legal split breaks, what counts as a break and common operator mistakes.
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A practical guide to HGV daily rest rules, including regular and reduced daily rest, split daily rest, the 24-hour rule, multi-manning and the difference between rest and other work.
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A practical guide to HGV driving-hours rules, including daily and weekly driving limits, 4.5-hour break requirements, daily rest, weekly rest, tachograph duties and operator oversight.
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A practical guide to HGV driver working time rules, including the 48-hour average, 60-hour cap, night work limits, break requirements and the difference between working time and periods of availability.
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Operator Licence Application Checklist
Transport Manager Evidence Checklist
OCRS Improvement Checklist
Public Inquiry Preparation Checklist
Operator Licence Maintenance Audit Checklist
