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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 and load security.

Official guidance links HGV & PCV compliance Operator licence support Reviewed April 2026
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.

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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.

Qualifying as a Transport Manager Official GOV.UK guidance on Transport Manager CPC qualification requirements and routes to professional competence. GOV.UK Transport Manager Responsibilities DVSA Moving On guidance explaining practical expectations around continuous and effective management. DVSA Moving On Goods Vehicles (Licensing of Operators) Act 1995 Primary legislation governing goods vehicle operator licensing in Great Britain. Legislation.gov.uk

Operator 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.UK Good Repute and Fitness Guidance on how Traffic Commissioners consider good repute, fitness and regulatory conduct. GOV.UK Traffic Commissioners’ Annual Reports Annual reports showing themes, regulatory activity and strategic issues in operator licensing. GOV.UK

Drivers’ 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.UK GB Domestic Drivers’ Hours Rules Guidance for operations that fall under GB domestic rules rather than assimilated drivers’ hours rules. GOV.UK Road Transport (Working Time) Regulations 2005 The UK legislation governing working time for mobile workers in road transport. Legislation.gov.uk

Driver CPC & Professional Driver Qualification

Official Driver CPC guidance for qualified drivers, new drivers, periodic training, 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.UK Become a Lorry or Bus Driver Step-by-step official guidance for gaining vocational driving entitlement and Driver CPC. GOV.UK Driver CPC Part 2 Case Studies Test Official guidance on the Driver CPC case studies test for new professional drivers. GOV.UK Driver CPC Part 4 Practical Demonstration Official guidance on the practical demonstration element of Driver CPC. GOV.UK

Highway 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.UK HGV Maximum Weights Official reference for maximum weights by vehicle type, axle arrangement and relevant conditions. GOV.UK HGV Overloading: The Basics Guidance explaining the risks and consequences of overloaded goods vehicles. GOV.UK

Roadworthiness, 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.UK Commercial Vehicle Safety and Maintenance Guides DVSA collection of commercial vehicle safety, roadworthiness and maintenance guidance. GOV.UK HGV Daily Walkaround Check Diagram Visual DVSA walkaround check reference for goods vehicle drivers. PDF

MOT 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.UK PSV Inspection Manual Official PSV inspection standards, reasons for failure and annual test procedures. GOV.UK Understanding Brake Test Reports Guidance on reading HGV and trailer brake test reports and interpreting brake performance evidence. GOV.UK

Load Security, Bridge Strikes & Yard Safety

Guidance for safe loading, load restraint, bridge strike prevention, workplace transport safety and managing vehicle movement risk.

Safety of Loads on Vehicles DfT guidance on securing loads, preventing load movement and managing safe loading practices. PDF Prevention of Bridge Strikes Good practice guidance for professional drivers, passenger vehicle drivers and transport managers. GOV.UK HSE Workplace Transport Safety HSE guidance on managing vehicle and pedestrian movement, yard safety and workplace transport risk. HSE

Transcom 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 Demo PCV MCQ Exam Demo Practice-style passenger transport CPC multiple choice exam demo. Exam Demo Road Haulage Practice Case Study Practice-style Transport Manager CPC case study demo. Exam Demo Book Driver CPC Training Live online Driver CPC courses from Transcom National Training. Transcom Transport Manager CPC Courses Transport Manager CPC training, home study and exam preparation options. Transcom

Transport 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.

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