Comprehensive DVSA compliance audits to fortify your operations

When the stakes are high — a looming Public Inquiry, a poor OCRS score, or simply the desire to be genuinely audit-ready — a surface-level review isn't enough. Our detailed DVSA-styled compliance audit mirrors the approach a DVSA examiner takes, scrutinising every system and document so nothing is left to chance. As one of our consultants puts it, when it comes to your operator licence, "the devil is in the detail".

How our detailed audit protects you

This is more than a checklist. Our consultants combine years of hands-on compliance experience with a forensic, document-by-document approach to give you complete peace of mind. You receive expert insight translated into clear actions — not a list of problems, but a roadmap to a stronger, safer operation. Compared with our standard compliance audit, the detailed DVSA-styled audit drills deeper into each area and is ideal where the risk, or the consequences of getting it wrong, are greatest.

The 25 audit areas we examine

We assess your operation across the same domains a DVSA auditor would, including:

1. Driver management systems — licence checks, training records, daily checks, driver hours, tachograph management and HR procedures
2. Vehicle maintenance systems — PMIs, maintenance planners, defect repair, GV79D contracts, wheel/tyre and VOR policies, AdBlue monitoring
3. Online systems & licensing management — VOL management, OCRS status, OTC communications, operating centre suitability, hired-vehicle arrangements
4. Safe loading management — loading/unloading procedures, overloading prevention and load security
5. Legal entity — verifying company and licence accuracy against Government records
6. Operating centres / yard — suitability and vehicle capacity compliance
7. PMI / maintenance — roadworthiness checks and quality assurance systems
8. Driver walkarounds — daily safety checks and reporting systems
9. Driver defect reporting — defect logging and closed-loop rectification
10. Inspection facilities & third parties — maintenance provider oversight and quality control
11. Vehicle emissions (AdBlue) — usage monitoring and compliance tracking
12. Wheel & tyre management — security systems and maintenance policies
13. Load security — safe transport practices and regulatory adherence
14. Security — site and vehicle key management
15. Training & development — CPD, CPC and general driver training
16. Driver licence checks — credential validation and fitness assessment
17. Driver hours — card downloads and contingency planning
18. Working Time Directive — tachograph reporting and record keeping
19. Previous notices — review of past Traffic Commissioner actions
20. Communications — internal and external dialogue effectiveness
21. Operator Licence — accuracy and adherence verification
22. Vehicle documentation — records and plate validation
23. Health & Safety — policy and risk-assessment review
24. Human Resources — employment contracts, payroll and disciplinary processes
25. GDPR — data security and regulatory compliance

For specific DVSA reports, see our dedicated MIVR and TEVR support, or get help responding to a Desk Based Assessment Questionnaire.

What our clients say

Excellent service all around — the audit helped us massively to identify areas of improvement. The FTC have been working alongside us as a partner and supporting us on an ongoing basis. — NRC WWS Ltd

Working alongside Zed & Andre is a pleasure. The compliance audit was a wake-up call and they quickly supported us to sort all the areas. A highly efficient and proactive organisation — highly recommended. — Bannister Hall Nurserys

Zed has been instrumental in ensuring we are compliant in all aspects of our transport operation. We have an ongoing long-term relationship that ensures support when we need it — real peace of mind. — Ocean King Ltd

We commissioned the FTC to perform a compliance audit. A highly professional organisation. We were furnished with an audit and a gap analysis / action plan that helped us massively. — Clare James Automotive Ltd

Book your free compliance consultation

Take the first step towards a watertight operation. Our team will discuss your needs, recommend the right level of audit and explain exactly how we can help. Request your free consultation today, or learn more about why operators choose FTC.