Compliance Audit

Operator Compliance Audit

Effective Operator Licence compliance management is essential for a successful transport organisation and should be regularly audited.

Our audit covers all areas listed in your undertakings 

Section 1 – OPERATOR LICENCE

Entity - Financial Standing - Notifiable Changes - Appropriate Licence - Conditions or Undertakings on the Licence - Operating Centers - Number of Vehicles and Trailers authorised on the Licence - Vehicles Specified – ‘O’ Licence Vehicle Identity Discs

Section 2 – TRANSPORT MANAGER OR RESPONSIBLE PERSON

Continuous and Effective Management and Control of the Transport Operation 

Section 3 – VEHICLE STANDARDS

Maintenance Facilities and Technical Staff - Maintenance Contractors - Prohibition or Safety Critical Defect Investigation - Forward Planning - Inspection Frequency - Safety Inspection Documentation - Walk Around Checks - Driver Defect Reporting - Annual Test Results - Tachograph & Speed Limiter Equipment

Section 4 – DRIVERS’ HOURS

Working Time Systems and Monitoring - Return of Records - Downloading of Driver Cards - Downloading of Vehicle Units - Tachograph Analysis - Infringement Reporting -

Speed Limit Compliance - Keeping of Records - Tachograph - Driver and Company Card Management – Scheduling

Section 5 – OPERATIONAL MANAGEMENT

Vehicle Excise Duty - Vehicle Weight and Height Compliance - Load Securing and Equipment -  Specialist Equipment or Loads - Management of Non-O Licence Vehicles and Equipment - Agency Drivers - Sub-Contractors Hauliers - International Operators and Cabotage

Section 6 – DRIVER MANAGEMENT

Driving Licence & Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) Monitoring -Driver Pay and Incentives

Section 7 – TRAINING AND DRIVER BEHAVIOUR

Driver CPC Training - Other Relevant Driver Training and Engagement - Driver Behaviour - Other Operational Staff Training

Section 8 – DRIVER RELATED POLICIES

Drink, Drugs and Driver Health Policy - Mobile Device Policy - Fitness to Drive + More

THIS LIST IS NOT EXHAUSTIVE    

Internal audits provide independent assurance of a transport operator's maintenance systems and compliance. Regular audits are recommended for all Operator Licence holders.

David Scott-Smith

Owner / LGV Drivers Choice Ltd

Hear No Evil, See No Evil Speak No Evil

Failing systems can lead to Public Inquiries and actions against your Operator Licence. Regular audits can identify and rectify issues early.

Please contact us if you would like to discuss about booking an independent audit.