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ETM Desk Open beta for ETM members

Compliance and operator management software for transport managers

Bring operators, vehicles, drivers, tasks, defects and evidence into one working desk built for UK transport managers.

The Repute Score is a workload and evidence indicator, not a DVSA rating.

No card required for Desk Free Priced per transport manager Your ETM leads and profile stay connected
ETM Desk transport manager software overview showing the daily workload and Repute Score

Your operators and priorities in one view. Demonstration data shown.

Build your ETM profile Show operators where you work and the services you provide.
Receive matched opportunities See ETM opportunities in the same account you already use.
Win and discuss the work Use leads and messages to move from enquiry to appointment.
Set up the operator Confirm the licence, fleet and records you will oversee.
Manage and evidence compliance Run the work in ETM Desk and keep the audit trail together.

Start each day knowing what needs attention

ETM Desk turns dates and records into a practical daily view. Move from the whole portfolio to one operator without losing sight of overdue work elsewhere.

Tasks that stay connected

Prioritise work, assign a due date and keep the action history attached to the record.

One compliance calendar

See vehicle, driver, document and operator dates together, with calendar subscription options.

Defects through to rectification

Record the report, attach evidence, follow its status and retain a dated history.

Evidence ready to report

Keep reviews, diary entries and documents structured for meetings, reports and audit packs.

Tasks and actions

Turn every issue into visible, accountable work

The task board groups work by priority and keeps the underlying record close. A follow-up from a monthly review, a reminder or an Atlas proposal can become a task without being lost in email or a separate app.

  • High, medium and low priority views make the next action clear.
  • Due dates feed the same compliance calendar used across the Desk.
  • Changes remain attached to the action history instead of disappearing when a card moves.
ETM Desk task board with transport compliance work grouped by priority
Compliance calendar

Dates become a working calendar, not another spreadsheet

Vehicle inspections, driver checks, training, documents and your own tasks share one timeline. Open a date to see the record behind it, or subscribe from Apple Calendar, Google Calendar or another calendar application.

  • Day, week and month views for planning at different levels.
  • Operator context travels with each item so multi-operator work stays clear.
  • Calendar subscription links are not publicly listed and can be reset from the Desk.
ETM Desk compliance calendar showing dated transport manager tasks
Atlas assistant

Move from records to the next action faster

Atlas works inside the operator context you choose. It can summarise what needs attention, help draft a message or document, and suggest tasks from the records already held in the Desk.

You remain responsible for every decision. Atlas does not silently change records or send work on your behalf, and its drafts should be checked before use.

Grounded in your DeskOperator, vehicle, driver, defect, document and diary context is kept together.
Designed for reviewSuggestions come back to you before anything becomes part of the compliance record.
Clear about limitsIt is an assistant for preparation and triage, not a replacement for professional judgement.
Available where you workOpen Atlas without leaving the operator or task you are reviewing.
Atlas assistant open alongside an ETM Desk operator portfolio
ETM Repute Score

Understand workload and evidence coverage at a glance

The custom-built ETM Repute Score brings together the information the Desk can evidence: appointments, authorised fleet size, portfolio workload, published regulatory links and the freshness of records held for the operators you manage.

It explains the inputs and shows when information has not been assessed. The score is an ETM planning indicator. It is not a DVSA score, an OCRS score or a determination of professional good repute.

1 viewAcross your current operator portfolio
Clear inputsSee what has influenced the indicator
No guessworkMissing evidence is shown as not assessed
ETM Repute Score calculator showing workload and evidence inputs
Defect reporting

Follow a defect from first report to rectification evidence

A defect is not finished when it is typed into a form. ETM Desk keeps the report, severity, vehicle, photographs, action and rectification status in one dated workflow.

  • Attach images and supporting files to the record.
  • Track open, monitored and rectified states with an event history.
  • Link the work back to the vehicle and operator rather than keeping an isolated report.
Vehicle defect reporting and rectification workflow in ETM Desk
Watch the walkthrough: 2 minutes 36 seconds.

Watch ETM Desk in use

The walkthrough follows the real flow from your daily overview into operator records, tasks, evidence and the tools available from the Desk.

Use it to see the product before you choose a plan. The screens use demonstration data and the controls shown are part of the working application.

A complete working desk for transport compliance

The modules share operator context, dates and evidence. That is what turns separate tools into one transport manager workflow.

Vehicles and PMI planning

Record fleets, inspection intervals, MOT dates and next-PMI dates, with vehicle lookup where available.

Drivers and checks

Track licence checks, CPC and relevant review dates against the correct operator.

Monthly reviews

Work through a structured operator review and carry follow-up actions into the task list.

Oversight diary

Keep a time-stamped SHA-256 hash chain, so changes to earlier entries can be detected.

Documents and policies

Store evidence by operator and build controlled documents from Desk templates.

Reports and audit packs

Turn current Desk records into structured reports and downloadable PDF packs.

Regulatory radar

Bring published Traffic Commissioner decision links relevant to your operators into view.

Leads, messages and profile

Keep the ETM marketplace route beside the software used to deliver the work.

Transport manager software is not the same as a general TMS

Transport management systems often centre on route planning, jobs, loads and delivery operations. ETM Desk centres on the transport manager's compliance workload, the records behind it and evidence of continuous and effective management.

General fleet or TMS software

  • Often built around one operator, fleet or traffic office
  • May focus on routing, telematics, jobs or vehicle cost
  • Frequently priced per vehicle or user

ETM Desk

  • Built for a transport manager working across one or several operators
  • Centres on due work, defects, oversight and compliance evidence
  • Priced per transport manager, with plan limits shown clearly

Start free, then add capacity when you need it

Desk Free gives every ETM member a practical starting point. Verified+ and Premium+ increase operator, vehicle, storage and Atlas limits without changing your existing ETM membership.

Desk FreeOne operator, core records and reports£0
Desk Verified+Three operators, full Repute Score and Atlas£9.99 / month founding price
Desk Premium+Unlimited operators and vehicles, higher limits£19.99 / month founding price

ETM Desk questions

Who is ETM Desk for?
ETM Desk is designed for UK external, consultant and in-house transport managers. The portfolio view is particularly useful when one transport manager works across several operator licences.
Does ETM Desk replace my ETM profile and leads dashboard?
No. ETM Desk works alongside the existing External Transport Manager platform. Your profile, lead notifications, messages and classic dashboard continue to work; the Desk adds the software used to organise and evidence the work.
Is ETM Desk fleet management software?
It includes vehicles, inspection planning, defects, drivers and reports, but it is not a route-planning or telematics platform. It is transport manager compliance software built around oversight, due work and evidence.
What can Atlas do?
Atlas can work from the records in the operator context you select to help summarise priorities, draft material for review and suggest tasks. It does not make professional decisions for you or silently change the compliance record.
What is the ETM Repute Score?
It is ETM's own workload and evidence indicator. It explains the information it has used and what has not been assessed. It is not a DVSA rating, an OCRS score or a legal determination of good repute.
Can I try it without paying?
Yes. Desk Free is available to ETM members and does not require a paid Desk subscription. The pricing page shows the operator, vehicle, storage and feature limits for all three plans.

From finding the work to managing it properly

Use the ETM platform to build your profile, receive opportunities and talk to operators. Use ETM Desk to organise the appointment, act on the compliance work and retain the evidence.

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