Outsourced transport compliance & consultancy for HGV & PSV operators

Fleet Transport Consultants (FTC) helps HGV and PSV operators stay compliant, efficient and confident against DVSA standards. With offices in Leeds and Luton, we support clients UK-wide — from Scotland to London — and bring real-world systems that work, not theory.

Transport compliance audits

Independent, DVSA-style audits benchmark your systems, identify risks, and prepare your operation for inspection. We use proven HGV and PSV audit frameworks, deliver actionable and prioritised recommendations, and run pre-inspection readiness checks so there are no surprises when DVSA arrives.

Public Inquiry representation

Facing the Traffic Commissioner can be daunting. We provide professional preparation and representation at Public Inquiries. Where we have represented clients at PI, operators have retained their licence and repute. Early, expert preparation is the single biggest factor in a positive outcome.

DVSA inspection support (MIVR, TEVR, DBA)

We provide complete pre- and post-visit support to turn around negative MIVR, TEVR and Desk-Based Assessment outcomes — and prevent recurrence.

• Desk-Based Assessment support and documentation guidance
• Maintenance and drivers' hours systems review
• Corrective action plans and robust evidence packs

Transport management and consultancy support

• External Transport Manager (ETM) services
• Tachograph data analysis and validation before DVSA submission
• Drivers' hours monitoring and infringement reduction
• Policy drafting, driver handbooks and risk assessments
• System reviews and ongoing compliance oversight

Operator Licence and Period of Grace

• New Operator Licence applications and variations
• Period of Grace requests and supporting documentation
• DVSA and Traffic Commissioner correspondence and response drafting
• Evidence preparation and liaison

Digital compliance tools that save time

Our consultancy is backed by practical digital tools that keep compliance visible day to day:

• DDIR Driver Walkaround & Fleet App — digital walkaround checks, live defect reporting and fleet tracking
• PMI review and sign-off (free) — manage and sign off PMI sheets instantly
• Vehicle Maintenance Calendar — never miss a safety inspection or key date
• Automated recall checks (free) — quick recall lookups for your fleet
• SIPCAT — Service Interval Planner and Compliance Audit Tool

Why choose Fleet Transport Consultants

• Proven results — we have turned negative DVSA outcomes into "no further action"
• ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 — quality and information security assured
• CILT Chartered — recognised professional standards
• UK-wide coverage — Leeds and Luton offices, with projects from Alloa in Scotland to the South
• HGV and PSV specialists — systems that work in the real world

Have a complex case or a pending inspection? Learn why operators choose FTC or speak to a consultant today — we mobilise quickly for urgent cases, including pending Public Inquiries.