Download free policies, guides & templates

Strong, well-documented policies are the backbone of a compliant transport operation — and the first thing a DVSA examiner or the Traffic Commissioner will look for. To help you get started, Fleet Transport Consultants provides a library of free policy templates and compliance guides covering the most important areas of operator compliance and best practice.

Operating Centre advert template

Applying for or amending your Operator Licence usually requires you to advertise your operating centre in a local newspaper. Our Operating Centre Advert Template gives you a correctly worded starting point to adapt for your application.

Free transport management policy downloads

Download the following policy templates for free and tailor each one to your operation:

• Vehicle Off Road (VOR) Policy — adapt the template to your business practices and ensure the policy reflects what you actually do.
• Wheel & Tyre Safety Policy — probably the most important policy of all; don't give it lip service.
• Security Plan (Operating Centre, Vehicles & People) — make this policy the 'day job' and share it with everyone.
• Spot Check Policy (Gate Check) — this policy will help you demonstrate effective control.
• Drivers' Hours & Working Time Directive Policy — essential that this policy forms part of your disciplinary process.
• Safe Loading & Load Security Policy — another essential policy that needs to be communicated effectively.

Compliance guides

Our free guides explain the core areas of transport compliance in plain English:

• Guide to Maintaining Roadworthiness — everything you need to know about maintaining your vehicles.
• Statutory Document No. 3: Transport Managers — everything you need as an internal or External Transport Manager.
• Driver Hours & Tachograph Guide — the basics of drivers' hours and tachograph rules.
• Vehicle Operator Licensing Guide — everything you need to know about applying for and amending your O-Licence.

Need a policy adapted to your organisation?

If you require another policy document, or need any of these policies adapted to your organisation, we can help. Our consultants can tailor a complete policy suite to your operation and embed it within working systems your team will actually follow — contact us to discuss your needs. You can also browse our compliance glossary and blog for more guidance.