Qualifying as a Transport Manager
Official GOV.UK guidance on Transport Manager CPC qualification requirements and routes to professional competence.
GOV.UKEssential Resources
Essential resources
Transport Compliance Resources & Downloads
A practical UK transport compliance resource library for HGV and PCV operators, professional drivers, transport managers and company directors. Use this page to find official DVSA, DfT, Traffic Commissioner, HSE and legislation guidance covering operator licensing, Driver CPC, drivers’ hours, roadworthiness, MOT testing, vehicle weights, load security and workplace transport safety.
Compliance note: external guidance can change. Always check the current GOV.UK, DVSA, DfT, Traffic Commissioner, HSE or legislation page before relying on a document for audit, investigation, Public Inquiry, operator licence application or internal compliance decisions.
Need Training as Well as Guidance?
These free resources help with reference and compliance awareness. For structured training, Transcom National Training provides live online Driver CPC, Transport Manager CPC, Transport Manager CPC refresher training and Operator Licence Awareness Training.
Official Transport Compliance Guidance in One Place
This transport compliance resources page brings together key guidance for UK road transport operations, including operator licence compliance, Driver CPC, Transport Manager CPC, drivers’ hours, tachograph rules, vehicle maintenance, roadworthiness, annual test standards, load security and bridge strike prevention.
It is designed for operators who want quick access to reliable compliance references without digging through multiple government websites. The links remain visible in normal HTML, so search engines and users can access the resource categories even if JavaScript is disabled.
Transport Manager Role & Legislation
Official guidance and legal references for transport managers, professional competence, daily responsibilities and the legal framework behind operator licensing.
Transport Manager Responsibilities
DVSA Moving On guidance explaining practical expectations around continuous and effective management.
DVSA Moving OnTraffic Commissioners: Transport Managers
Statutory guidance covering transport manager good repute, professional competence, continuous and effective management, and regulatory action.
GOV.UKGoods Vehicles (Licensing of Operators) Act 1995
Primary legislation governing goods vehicle operator licensing in Great Britain.
Legislation.gov.ukOperator Licensing & Traffic Commissioner Guidance
Key Traffic Commissioner guidance for operator licensing, good repute, financial standing, Public Inquiry risk and operator licence compliance.
Senior Traffic Commissioner Statutory Guidance
The main collection of Traffic Commissioner statutory guidance and directions for operator licensing.
GOV.UKSenior Traffic Commissioner Statutory Document Summaries
Plain-English summaries of key statutory documents covering operator licensing, good repute, finance and transport managers.
GOV.UKGood Repute and Fitness
Guidance on how Traffic Commissioners consider good repute, fitness and regulatory conduct.
GOV.UKGoods Vehicle Operator Licensing Guide
Official guidance for new and existing goods vehicle operators on how the operator licensing system works.
GOV.UKPublic Service Vehicle Operator Licensing Guide
Official guidance for PSV operators, including bus and coach operator licensing requirements.
GOV.UKApply for a Vehicle Operator Licence
Official GOV.UK service and guidance for applying for an HGV or PSV operator licence.
GOV.UKManage Your Vehicle Operator Licence
GOV.UK service for updating an existing operator licence, adding vehicles or changing transport manager details.
GOV.UKOperator Licence Financial Evidence
Official financial standing guidance showing evidence requirements and financial levels for operator licence applications.
GOV.UKTraffic Commissioners’ Annual Reports
Annual reports showing themes, regulatory activity and strategic issues in operator licensing.
GOV.UKDrivers’ Hours, Tachographs & Working Time
Official drivers’ hours and working time rules for HGV, LGV and PCV operations, including assimilated rules, AETR, domestic rules and mobile worker duties.
Drivers’ Hours Rules for Goods Vehicles
Official GOV.UK guidance on driving limits, breaks, daily rest and weekly rest for goods vehicle drivers.
GOV.UKGB Domestic Drivers’ Hours Rules
Guidance for operations that fall under GB domestic rules rather than assimilated drivers’ hours rules.
GOV.UKWorking Time Rules for Goods Vehicle Drivers
GOV.UK annex covering working time requirements for mobile workers in goods vehicle operations.
GOV.UKRoad Transport (Working Time) Regulations 2005
The UK legislation governing working time for mobile workers in road transport.
Legislation.gov.ukWorking Time Regulations 1998
Core UK working time legislation relevant to wider employment and working time duties.
Legislation.gov.ukDriver CPC & Professional Driver Qualification
Official Driver CPC guidance for qualified drivers, new drivers, periodic training, training records, case studies and practical demonstration requirements.
Driver CPC Training for Qualified Drivers
GOV.UK guidance on periodic Driver CPC training, training deadlines and professional driving requirements.
GOV.UKCheck Your Driver CPC Training Hours
Official service for drivers to check completed periodic training hours, courses attended and Driver CPC card status.
GOV.UKTaking a Driver CPC Training Course
Guidance explaining what drivers need to bring to training and how training records are uploaded.
GOV.UKBecome a Lorry or Bus Driver
Step-by-step official guidance for gaining vocational driving entitlement and Driver CPC.
GOV.UKDriver CPC Part 2 Case Studies Test
Official guidance on the Driver CPC case studies test for new professional drivers.
GOV.UKDriver CPC Part 4 Practical Demonstration
Official guidance on the practical demonstration element of Driver CPC.
GOV.UKHighway Code, Speed Limits & Vehicle Weights
Guidance covering safe driving rules, HGV maximum weights, vehicle overloading and key reference points for professional drivers.
The Official Highway Code
Official Highway Code guidance including rules for all road users and the hierarchy of road users.
GOV.UKHGV Maximum Weights
Official reference for maximum weights by vehicle type, axle arrangement and relevant conditions.
GOV.UKHGV Overloading: The Basics
Guidance explaining the risks and consequences of overloaded goods vehicles.
GOV.UKRoad Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations 1986
Key vehicle construction, use and roadworthiness legislation covering safe use of vehicles and loads.
Legislation.gov.ukRoadworthiness, Maintenance & Daily Defect Checks
Core DVSA roadworthiness guidance for HGV and PSV operators, including safety inspections, maintenance systems, driver checks and defect reporting.
Guide to Maintaining Roadworthiness
The key DVSA guide for commercial vehicle maintenance, inspection intervals, daily checks and record keeping.
GOV.UKCommercial Vehicle Safety and Maintenance Guides
DVSA collection of commercial vehicle safety, roadworthiness and maintenance guidance.
GOV.UKHGV Daily Walkaround Check Diagram
Visual DVSA walkaround check reference for goods vehicle drivers.
PDFMOT Testing & Inspection Manuals
Official HGV and PSV inspection manuals and brake test guidance used to understand annual test standards, failures and maintenance evidence.
HGV Inspection Manual
Official HGV inspection standards, reasons for failure and test procedures.
GOV.UKPSV Inspection Manual
Official PSV inspection standards, reasons for failure and annual test procedures.
GOV.UKUnderstanding Brake Test Reports
Guidance on reading HGV and trailer brake test reports and interpreting brake performance evidence.
GOV.UKLoad Security, Bridge Strikes & Yard Safety
Guidance for safe loading, load restraint, bridge strike prevention, workplace transport safety and managing vehicle movement risk.
Securing Loads on HGVs and Goods Vehicles
GOV.UK guidance on securing loads, preventing load movement and managing safe loading practices.
GOV.UKPrevention of Bridge Strikes
Good practice guidance for professional drivers, passenger vehicle drivers and transport managers.
GOV.UKHSE Workplace Transport Safety
HSE guidance on managing vehicle and pedestrian movement, yard safety and workplace transport risk.
HSETranscom Training & Exam Preparation
Training and exam preparation links for Driver CPC, Transport Manager CPC, Transport Manager CPC refresher training, OLAT and CPC exam practice.
Road Haulage MCQ Exam Demo
Practice-style Transport Manager CPC multiple choice exam demo.
Exam demoPCV MCQ Exam Demo
Practice-style passenger transport CPC multiple choice exam demo.
Exam demoRoad Haulage Practice Case Study
Practice-style Transport Manager CPC case study demo.
Exam demoBook Driver CPC Training
Live online Driver CPC courses from Transcom National Training.
TranscomTransport Manager CPC Courses
Transport Manager CPC training, home study and exam preparation options.
TranscomOperator Licence Awareness Training
Live online OLAT training for directors, transport staff, restricted operators and operator licence holders.
TranscomTransport Compliance Resource FAQs
What are transport compliance resources?
Transport compliance resources are official guidance documents, manuals and reference pages that help HGV and PCV operators, drivers, transport managers and company directors understand legal and regulatory duties.
Are these transport compliance downloads free?
Yes. The resources listed on this page link to free official guidance from GOV.UK, DVSA, DfT, the Traffic Commissioners, HSE and legislation sources, alongside relevant Transcom National Training course links.
Can these resources replace Driver CPC, Transport Manager CPC or OLAT training?
No. These resources are useful reference material, but they do not replace structured Driver CPC training, Transport Manager CPC training, Transport Manager CPC refresher training, Operator Licence Awareness Training or professional compliance advice.
Who should use this transport compliance resource library?
This page is useful for HGV operators, PCV operators, restricted licence holders, transport managers, professional drivers, fleet supervisors, directors, compliance staff and anyone responsible for road transport compliance.
Need Help Turning Guidance Into Compliance?
Official guidance is useful, but it only helps if your drivers, transport managers and directors understand how to apply it. Transcom National Training provides practical commercial transport compliance training across Driver CPC, Transport Manager CPC, Transport Manager CPC refresher training and OLAT.
Last reviewed: April 2026. External links should be checked periodically because official guidance and publication URLs can change.
