Proactive compliance is the key to a secure operation. Our comprehensive HGV and PSV audits identify risks, ensure adherence to DVSA standards and give you the peace of mind that your Operator Licence is protected.
A transport compliance audit is the single most effective way to find and fix problems before the DVSA or the Traffic Commissioner do. Our experienced, ISO 9001 Lead Auditor certified consultants conduct a full, DVSA-style review of your operation, identify every area of non-compliance and hand you a clear, actionable plan to put it right.
A transport compliance audit is a structured review of how your operation meets the standards set out in your Operator Licence undertakings — the same areas the DVSA and Traffic Commissioner look at during a Maintenance Investigation or roadside intervention. An auditor examines your driver management, vehicle maintenance and record-keeping systems against the DVSA's own compliance standard, scores each area, and sets out exactly what to fix, in priority order.
It's different from a one-off document check: a good audit tests whether your systems actually work day to day, not just whether the paperwork exists. That's also the standard behind DVSA Earned Recognition — operators who can evidence consistently compliant systems get lighter-touch DVSA intervention, and a compliance audit is the fastest way to find out where you'd stand.
We believe in clear, upfront pricing with no hidden fees. Choose the audit that suits your operation:
| Audit | Price | Format |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Transport Compliance Audit (PSV & HGV) | £649 | On-site |
| Remote Transport Compliance Audit (PSV & HGV) | £549 | Remote |
Travel to client sites is charged at 49p per mile.
Facing a specific DVSA report? We also provide targeted support for the Maintenance Investigation Visit Report (MIVR) and the Traffic Examiner Visit Report (TEVR), plus our detailed DVSA-styled compliance audit for operators who want the most thorough review available.
Our comprehensive audit looks at over 24 core compliance areas to give a full 360-degree view of your operation. Its ultimate purpose is to educate, upskill and re-engage the operator — covering:
We also support operators preparing for a Public Inquiry, responding to a Desk Based Assessment Questionnaire (DBAQ), working towards FORS accreditation, and businesses operating commercial vehicles without an Operator Licence.
The FTC's audit was incredibly thorough and gave us complete peace of mind. Their actionable advice helped us streamline our compliance processes and avoid potential issues. — JB Plant Hire, HGV Operator
We highly recommend The FTC for their expertise. Their remote audit was efficient and highlighted areas we needed to address, protecting our O-Licence without disruption. — I-Travel Direct, PSV Operator
Don't wait for the DVSA to find the gaps. Book your audit consultation today and take control of your compliance — get in touch for a free, no-obligation consultation. Learn more about why operators choose FTC.
An FTC audit comes in three forms — and most operators use more than one. Have us audit you, run your own audits in our software, or self-assess a van and car fleet for free.
FTC is based in Leeds (LS11 5HL), with a second consultant covering Luton and the South, so on-site audits are straightforward to arrange across Yorkshire, the East and West Midlands and Bedfordshire — and every audit is also available fully remote, so operators anywhere in the UK get the same DVSA-style rigour without a travel premium. Whichever Traffic Area your Operator Licence sits in, the audit standard, the report and the action plan are identical.
An audit sits alongside our wider compliance support — from ongoing outsourced transport consultancy to the DDIR fleet compliance app that keeps the evidence an audit checks for up to date every day, and Public Inquiry representation if enforcement action ever follows.
Book a free, no-obligation consultation and we'll talk through exactly what your fleet needs — no pressure, no jargon.
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