This work covers the legal and practical duties of running a road transport operation to stay compliant with transport and road traffic law. A Transport Manager ensures the business holds and maintains an Operator Licence, keeps records on drivers' hours and tachographs, oversees vehicle maintenance, and coordinates compliance with the DVSA and other authorities. A solicitor drafts and reviews operator licence applications and variations, advises on fleet size and scheduling, and handles investigations, enforcement, or disputes about licences or driver-hour breaches. They also help respond to compliance notices and guide regulatory changes.
Why this work is usually handled by a solicitor
Possible issues include failures to meet drivers' hours rules, gaps in tachograph records, inadequate vehicle maintenance, or breaches of licence conditions; a solicitor provides regulatory expertise, prepares evidence and submissions, negotiates with authorities, and ensures actions are compliant, with professional accountability and protection through professional indemnity insurance. They also assist with compliance audits and representations in enforcement proceedings.
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