# External Transport Manager

> ExternalTransportManager.co.uk is an independent UK marketplace connecting transport operators, fleet owners and licence applicants with external Transport Managers, transport consultants, operator-licence support, compliance specialists, training providers and transport-service suppliers.

Last updated: 2026-09-14.

External Transport Manager is a live WordPress marketplace for UK road transport compliance. It helps operators find qualified support for operator licence applications, named Transport Manager cover, fleet compliance, Driver CPC, tachographs, maintenance systems, FORS, Traffic Commissioner public inquiry preparation and related transport-compliance services.

An external transport manager is a professionally competent Transport Manager who holds the Transport Manager Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) and can be named on an operator licence to provide continuous and effective management without being a full-time employee of the operator. The platform is written for UK goods and passenger operator-licence context, including DVSA, Traffic Commissioner and Senior Traffic Commissioner guidance.

## Marketplace scale

- Transport Manager accounts: 310
- Operator accounts: 19
- Training/service-provider accounts: 15
- Consultant accounts: 38
- Public Transport Manager profiles: 302
- Public operator listings: 68,935
- Public training/service-provider profiles: 15
- Public consultant profiles: 39

## Main routes

- [Find an External Transport Manager](https://www.externaltransportmanager.co.uk/find-a-transport-manager/): search and contact independent Transport Managers by region, services and sector.
- [Request TM support](https://www.externaltransportmanager.co.uk/request-tm-support/): submit one request for operator licence, compliance or Transport Manager help.
- [Transport services](https://www.externaltransportmanager.co.uk/services/): service pages for operator licensing and compliance support.
- [Operators directory](https://www.externaltransportmanager.co.uk/operators-directory/): UK goods and passenger operator listings; operators can claim their business.
- [Training and service providers](https://www.externaltransportmanager.co.uk/training/): providers for Driver CPC, Transport Manager CPC, tachographs, FORS, fleet compliance and related services.
- [Register](https://www.externaltransportmanager.co.uk/register/): join as a Transport Manager, operator, consultant or training/service provider.
- [Pricing](https://www.externaltransportmanager.co.uk/pricing/): membership options.
- [Resources](https://www.externaltransportmanager.co.uk/resources/): downloadable guides, templates and compliance resources.
- [Contact](https://www.externaltransportmanager.co.uk/contact/): contact the External Transport Manager team.

## Member type capabilities

Transport Managers can create a public profile, select regions and services, receive operator enquiries, manage messages from the dashboard, view profile activity, upgrade to verified or premium visibility, access billing and invoices, and maintain a branded professional profile for operators to review.

Operators can search for Transport Managers, request TM or compliance support, claim their DVSA operator listing, manage messages and replies, and use the platform to find support for operator licence applications, compliance systems, public inquiry preparation and fleet operations.

Training and service providers can create a provider profile, list transport training and compliance services, receive provider enquiries, manage messages, and present services such as Driver CPC, Transport Manager CPC, tachographs, FORS, fleet compliance, audits and software support.

Consultants can create a consultant profile, request support from Transport Managers or providers for client work, manage messages and replies, and use the platform as a bridge between operators, licence applicants, ETMs and specialist transport-service suppliers.

Visitors and requesters can submit one enquiry, receive suitable replies, and access a private account area to track conversations securely.

## Platform functions

- Marketplace search by member type, service and region.
- One-request enquiry flow for operators and licence applicants.
- Public member profiles for Transport Managers, consultants and training/service providers.
- Claimable operator directory based on public DVSA operator licence register data.
- Dashboard messaging between requesters, operators, members and administrators.
- Membership tiers for free, claimed, verified, premium and provider/consultant access where applicable.
- Resource library with downloadable guides, checklists and templates.
- Branded PDF delivery for resource downloads and system-generated documents.
- Billing, payment status, invoices and account settings in member dashboards.

## Service pages

- [Operator Licence](https://www.externaltransportmanager.co.uk/operator-licence/)
- [Transport Compliance](https://www.externaltransportmanager.co.uk/transport-compliance/)
- [PMI Inspection Support](https://www.externaltransportmanager.co.uk/pmi-inspection/)
- [Tachograph Analysis](https://www.externaltransportmanager.co.uk/tachograph-analysis/)
- [Driver CPC Training](https://www.externaltransportmanager.co.uk/driver-cpc-training/)
- [FORS Accreditation](https://www.externaltransportmanager.co.uk/fors-accreditation/)
- [Traffic Commissioner Public Inquiry](https://www.externaltransportmanager.co.uk/traffic-commissioner-public-inquiry/)
- [Operator Licence Renewal](https://www.externaltransportmanager.co.uk/operator-licence-renewal/)
- [Brake Testing](https://www.externaltransportmanager.co.uk/brake-testing/)
- [CLOCS Accreditation](https://www.externaltransportmanager.co.uk/clocs/)
- [Digital Tachograph Downloads](https://www.externaltransportmanager.co.uk/digital-tachograph-downloads/)
- [Driver CPC](https://www.externaltransportmanager.co.uk/driver-cpc/)
- [Drivers Hours Rules](https://www.externaltransportmanager.co.uk/drivers-hours-rules/)
- [DVSA Earned Recognition](https://www.externaltransportmanager.co.uk/dvsa-earned-recognition/)
- [External Transport Manager Cost](https://www.externaltransportmanager.co.uk/external-transport-manager-cost/)
- [External Transport Manager Near Me](https://www.externaltransportmanager.co.uk/external-transport-manager-near-me/)
- [External Transport Manager Rates](https://www.externaltransportmanager.co.uk/external-transport-manager-rates/)
- [Find a Transport Manager for a Construction Fleet](https://www.externaltransportmanager.co.uk/sectors/transport-manager-construction/)
- [Find a Transport Manager for a Scaffolding Company](https://www.externaltransportmanager.co.uk/sectors/transport-manager-scaffolding/)
- [Find a Transport Manager for Container Haulage](https://www.externaltransportmanager.co.uk/sectors/transport-manager-container-haulage/)
- [Find a Transport Manager for Event Logistics](https://www.externaltransportmanager.co.uk/sectors/transport-manager-event-logistics/)
- [Find a Transport Manager for Refrigerated Fleets](https://www.externaltransportmanager.co.uk/sectors/transport-manager-refrigerated-transport/)
- [Find a Transport Manager for Skip Hire and Grab Fleets](https://www.externaltransportmanager.co.uk/sectors/transport-manager-skip-hire/)
- [Find a Transport Manager for Timber Haulage](https://www.externaltransportmanager.co.uk/sectors/transport-manager-timber-haulage/)
- [Find a Transport Manager for Vehicle Recovery](https://www.externaltransportmanager.co.uk/sectors/transport-manager-vehicle-recovery/)
- [Find a Transport Manager for Waste and Recycling Fleets](https://www.externaltransportmanager.co.uk/sectors/transport-manager-waste-recycling/)
- [Find an External Transport Manager for Plant Hire](https://www.externaltransportmanager.co.uk/sectors/transport-manager-plant-hire/)
- [Fleet Compliance Services](https://www.externaltransportmanager.co.uk/fleet-compliance-services/)
- [Fleet Maintenance](https://www.externaltransportmanager.co.uk/fleet-maintenance/)
- [FORS Bronze](https://www.externaltransportmanager.co.uk/fors-bronze/)
- [FORS Gold](https://www.externaltransportmanager.co.uk/fors-gold/)
- [FORS Silver Support](https://www.externaltransportmanager.co.uk/fors-silver/)
- [FORS Training](https://www.externaltransportmanager.co.uk/fors-training/)
- [HGV Operators Licence](https://www.externaltransportmanager.co.uk/hgv-operators-licence/)
- [HGV Walkaround Checks](https://www.externaltransportmanager.co.uk/hgv-walkaround-checks/)
- [International PSV Transport Manager](https://www.externaltransportmanager.co.uk/international-psv-transport-manager/)
- [International Transport Manager](https://www.externaltransportmanager.co.uk/international-transport-manager/)
- [Load Securing Support for HGV Operators](https://www.externaltransportmanager.co.uk/load-securing/)
- [OCRS Score](https://www.externaltransportmanager.co.uk/ocrs-score/)
- [Operating Centre](https://www.externaltransportmanager.co.uk/operating-centre/)
- [Operator Licence Application](https://www.externaltransportmanager.co.uk/operator-licence-application/)
- [Operator Licence Applications](https://www.externaltransportmanager.co.uk/operator-licence-applications/)
- [Operator Licence Awareness Training](https://www.externaltransportmanager.co.uk/operator-licence-awareness-training/)
- [Operator Licence Check](https://www.externaltransportmanager.co.uk/operator-licence-check/)
- [Operator Licence Cost](https://www.externaltransportmanager.co.uk/operator-licence-cost/)
- [Operator Licence Search](https://www.externaltransportmanager.co.uk/operator-licence-search/)
- [PG9 Prohibition Support](https://www.externaltransportmanager.co.uk/pg9-prohibition/)
- [PSV Operator Licence](https://www.externaltransportmanager.co.uk/psv-operator-licence/)
- [PSV Operator Licence Suspension](https://www.externaltransportmanager.co.uk/psv-operator-licence-suspension/)
- [Restricted Operators Licence](https://www.externaltransportmanager.co.uk/restricted-operators-licence/)
- [Roller Brake Test](https://www.externaltransportmanager.co.uk/roller-brake-test/)
- [Speed Limiter](https://www.externaltransportmanager.co.uk/speed-limiter/)
- [Standard International Transport Manager](https://www.externaltransportmanager.co.uk/standard-international-transport-manager/)
- [Tachograph Download](https://www.externaltransportmanager.co.uk/tachograph-download/)
- [Traffic Commissioner Decisions and Outcomes](https://www.externaltransportmanager.co.uk/traffic-commissioner-decisions-and-outcomes/)
- [Traffic Commissioner Public Inquiry Support for Transport Managers](https://www.externaltransportmanager.co.uk/traffic-commissioner-public-inquiry-support-for-transport-managers/)
- [Traffic Commissioner Support](https://www.externaltransportmanager.co.uk/traffic-commissioner/)
- [Traffic Commissioner Warning Letter for Transport Managers](https://www.externaltransportmanager.co.uk/traffic-commissioner-warning-letter-for-transport-managers/)
- [Transport Compliance Audit](https://www.externaltransportmanager.co.uk/transport-compliance-audit/)
- [Transport Compliance Services](https://www.externaltransportmanager.co.uk/transport-compliance-services/)
- [Transport Consultant](https://www.externaltransportmanager.co.uk/transport-consultant/)
- [Transport Manager](https://www.externaltransportmanager.co.uk/transport-manager/)
- [Transport Manager CPC](https://www.externaltransportmanager.co.uk/transport-manager-cpc/)
- [Transport Manager Refresher Course](https://www.externaltransportmanager.co.uk/transport-manager-refresher-course/)
- [Transport Manager Support by Sector](https://www.externaltransportmanager.co.uk/sectors/)
- [Vehicle Compliance Services](https://www.externaltransportmanager.co.uk/vehicle-compliance-services/)
- [Vehicle Operator Licence](https://www.externaltransportmanager.co.uk/vehicle-operator-licence/)
- [Working Time Directive](https://www.externaltransportmanager.co.uk/working-time-directive/)
- [Working Time Directive Drivers](https://www.externaltransportmanager.co.uk/working-time-directive-drivers/)

## Resource downloads

- [ADR Signs Quick Reference for Transport Managers](https://www.externaltransportmanager.co.uk/resource/adr-signs-quick-reference/)
- [Tachograph & Drivers’ Hours Quick Reference](https://www.externaltransportmanager.co.uk/resource/tachograph-drivers-hours-quick-reference/)
- [Walkaround Check & Defect Reporting Template](https://www.externaltransportmanager.co.uk/resource/walkaround-check-defect-reporting-template/)
- [Driver CPC Periodic Training Planner](https://www.externaltransportmanager.co.uk/resource/driver-cpc-periodic-training-planner/)
- [TC Public Inquiry Preparation Guide](https://www.externaltransportmanager.co.uk/resource/tc-public-inquiry-preparation-guide/)
- [Driver File Template Pack:  DVSA-Ready Documentation](https://www.externaltransportmanager.co.uk/resource/driver-file-template-pack-dvsa-ready-documentation/)
- [DVSA Audit Preparation Toolkit: 6-Week Readiness Programme](https://www.externaltransportmanager.co.uk/resource/dvsa-audit-preparation-toolkit-6-week-readiness-programme/)
- [How to Apply for a Standard National Operator Licence](https://www.externaltransportmanager.co.uk/resource/how-to-apply-for-a-standard-national-operator-licence/)
- [The Complete Operator Licence Compliance Checklist](https://www.externaltransportmanager.co.uk/resource/the-complete-operator-licence-compliance-checklist/)
- [Emergency Transport Manager](https://www.externaltransportmanager.co.uk/resource/emergency-transport-manager/)
- [Part Time Transport Manager](https://www.externaltransportmanager.co.uk/resource/part-time-transport-manager/)
- [External Transport Manager Contract](https://www.externaltransportmanager.co.uk/resource/external-transport-manager-contract/)
- [Transport Manager Monthly Routine](https://www.externaltransportmanager.co.uk/resource/transport-manager-monthly-routine/)
- [Driver CPC Periodic Training Tracker](https://www.externaltransportmanager.co.uk/resource/driver-cpc-training-tracker/)
- [DVSA Audit Readiness Pack](https://www.externaltransportmanager.co.uk/resource/dvsa-audit-readiness-pack/)
- [External Transport Manager Agreement Template](https://www.externaltransportmanager.co.uk/resource/external-tm-agreement-template/)
- [Operator Licence Compliance Checklist: Every Undertaking and How to Evidence It](https://www.externaltransportmanager.co.uk/resource/operator-licence-compliance-checklist/)
- [Load securing and vehicle weights: safe loading, restraint and plated limits](https://www.externaltransportmanager.co.uk/resource/load-securing-and-vehicle-weights/)
- [Daily Walkaround Checks and Driver Defect Reporting](https://www.externaltransportmanager.co.uk/resource/walkaround-checks-and-defect-reporting/)
- [Tachograph Analysis and Drivers’ Hours Infringement Management](https://www.externaltransportmanager.co.uk/resource/tachograph-analysis-and-drivers-hours/)
- [Preventative maintenance inspections (PMI) and vehicle maintenance records](https://www.externaltransportmanager.co.uk/resource/pmi-and-vehicle-maintenance-records/)
- [Transport Manager Legal Responsibilities](https://www.externaltransportmanager.co.uk/resource/transport-manager-legal-responsibilities/)
- [The Transport Manager CPC: How to Qualify, What It Costs, and Why Operators Require It](https://www.externaltransportmanager.co.uk/resource/transport-manager-cpc-explained/)
- [Tachographs and Drivers’ Hours: A Practical Compliance Primer](https://www.externaltransportmanager.co.uk/resource/tachographs-drivers-hours-primer/)
- [Applying for an Operator’s Licence: Restricted vs Standard National vs Standard International](https://www.externaltransportmanager.co.uk/resource/operator-licence-types-explained/)
- [FORS Explained: Bronze, Silver and Gold](https://www.externaltransportmanager.co.uk/resource/fors-bronze-silver-gold-explained/)

## Guides and knowledge pages

- [Using Live Fuel Price Data in Fleet Cost Reviews](https://www.externaltransportmanager.co.uk/fuel-price-data-fleet-cost-reviews/)
- [Checking a Transport Manager name alongside an operator licence record](https://www.externaltransportmanager.co.uk/checking-a-transport-manager-name-alongside-an-operator-licence-record/)
- [The Team Behind ETM Expands into the US Compliance Market](https://www.externaltransportmanager.co.uk/etm-expands-us-dot-compliance-market/)
- [Five PSV Operator Licence Warning Signs to Act On](https://www.externaltransportmanager.co.uk/psv-operator-licence-warning-signs/)
- [PSV Period of Grace After Losing a Transport Manager](https://www.externaltransportmanager.co.uk/psv-period-of-grace-transport-manager/)
- [Transport Manager Software: A Practical UK Buyer’s Guide](https://www.externaltransportmanager.co.uk/transport-manager-software-guide/)
- [Fleet Management Software vs Transport Manager Compliance Software](https://www.externaltransportmanager.co.uk/fleet-management-software-vs-transport-manager-compliance-software/)
- [TMS Software vs Transport Compliance Software: What Is the Difference?](https://www.externaltransportmanager.co.uk/tms-software-vs-transport-compliance-software/)
- [Operator Licence Compliance: How Software Builds an Evidence Trail](https://www.externaltransportmanager.co.uk/operator-licence-compliance-software-evidence/)
- [Fleet Maintenance Software for PMIs, Defects and Rectification Evidence](https://www.externaltransportmanager.co.uk/fleet-maintenance-software-pmi-defect-reporting/)
- [Do I Need a Transport Manager for 1 Lorry?](https://www.externaltransportmanager.co.uk/do-i-need-a-transport-manager-for-1-lorry/)
- [Change Transport Manager on an operator licence](https://www.externaltransportmanager.co.uk/change-transport-manager-operator-licence/)
- [Restricted operator licence maintenance responsibilities](https://www.externaltransportmanager.co.uk/restricted-operator-licence-maintenance-responsibilities/)
- [External Transport Manager responsibilities](https://www.externaltransportmanager.co.uk/external-transport-manager-responsibilities/)
- [Transport Manager Roles](https://www.externaltransportmanager.co.uk/transport-manager-roles/)
- [Outsourced Transport Manager Services](https://www.externaltransportmanager.co.uk/outsourced-transport-manager-services/)
- [How to Find a Transport Manager](https://www.externaltransportmanager.co.uk/how-to-find-a-transport-manager/)
- [Do I Need a Transport Manager?](https://www.externaltransportmanager.co.uk/do-you-need-a-transport-manager/)
- [Transport Manager Vacancies](https://www.externaltransportmanager.co.uk/transport-manager-vacancies/)
- [Transport Manager Responsibilities](https://www.externaltransportmanager.co.uk/transport-manager-responsibilities/)
- [Gross vehicle weight, overloading and the HGV levy](https://www.externaltransportmanager.co.uk/gross-vehicle-weight-and-overloading/)
- [OCRS and DVSA Earned Recognition Explained](https://www.externaltransportmanager.co.uk/ocrs-and-dvsa-earned-recognition/)
- [FORS Accreditation Explained: Bronze, Silver and Gold](https://www.externaltransportmanager.co.uk/fors-accreditation-explained/)
- [ADR Licence Explained: Carrying Dangerous Goods by Road](https://www.externaltransportmanager.co.uk/adr-licence-explained/)
- [How to Become an HGV Driver in the UK](https://www.externaltransportmanager.co.uk/how-to-become-an-hgv-driver/)
- [How to Start a Haulage Company in the UK](https://www.externaltransportmanager.co.uk/how-to-start-a-haulage-company/)
- [Drivers’ Hours and Tachograph Rules: The UK Guide for Operators](https://www.externaltransportmanager.co.uk/drivers-hours-and-tachograph-rules/)
- [Operators Licence Explained: What It Is, Who Needs One and How to Apply](https://www.externaltransportmanager.co.uk/operators-licence-explained/)
- [Driver CPC Explained: What It Is and Who Needs It](https://www.externaltransportmanager.co.uk/driver-cpc-explained/)
- [Fleet Management Explained](https://www.externaltransportmanager.co.uk/fleet-management-explained/)
- [When Should an Operator Hire an External Transport Manager?](https://www.externaltransportmanager.co.uk/when-to-hire-external-transport-manager/)
- [The Real Cost of Non-Compliance: Penalties, OCRS Scores and Reputation](https://www.externaltransportmanager.co.uk/real-cost-of-non-compliance/)
- [Preparing for a DVSA Audit: A Practical Checklist](https://www.externaltransportmanager.co.uk/preparing-for-a-dvsa-audit/)
- [In-House vs External Transport Manager: Cost, Control and Compliance Compared](https://www.externaltransportmanager.co.uk/in-house-vs-external-transport-manager/)
- [The Most Common Reasons Operators Are Called to Public Inquiry, and How a TM Helps Avoid Them](https://www.externaltransportmanager.co.uk/common-reasons-for-public-inquiry/)

## Latest public member profiles

- [MR AARON AVERY](https://www.externaltransportmanager.co.uk/profile/mr-aaron-avery/): etm
- [Simon Briggs](https://www.externaltransportmanager.co.uk/profile/simon-briggs/): etm
- [Martyn Bennett](https://www.externaltransportmanager.co.uk/profile/martyn-bennett-11/): etm
- [Elizabeth Anderson](https://www.externaltransportmanager.co.uk/profile/elizabeth-anderson-2/): etm
- [Elizabeth Anderson](https://www.externaltransportmanager.co.uk/profile/elizabeth-anderson/): consultant
- [Vladimir](https://www.externaltransportmanager.co.uk/profile/vladimir/): etm
- [Biringh transport ltd](https://www.externaltransportmanager.co.uk/profile/biringh-transport-ltd/): etm
- [Five Towns Services](https://www.externaltransportmanager.co.uk/profile/five-towns-services/): etm
- [Gabriel Papuc](https://www.externaltransportmanager.co.uk/profile/gabriel-papuc/): etm
- [Kevin Frost](https://www.externaltransportmanager.co.uk/profile/kd-transport-management-2/): etm
- [KD Transport Management](https://www.externaltransportmanager.co.uk/profile/kd-transport-management/): consultant
- [Tony Dhami](https://www.externaltransportmanager.co.uk/profile/tony-dhami/): etm
- [PETM](https://www.externaltransportmanager.co.uk/profile/petar-tsvetanov-2/): consultant
- [Road Haulage Compliance](https://www.externaltransportmanager.co.uk/profile/road-haulage-compliance/): etm
- [Christine Brace](https://www.externaltransportmanager.co.uk/profile/christine-brace/): etm
- [Nuno Manuel Morais Vicente](https://www.externaltransportmanager.co.uk/profile/nuno-manuel-morais-vicente/): etm
- [Vim solutions ltd](https://www.externaltransportmanager.co.uk/profile/vim-solutions-ltd/): etm
- [TINGTING ZHANG](https://www.externaltransportmanager.co.uk/profile/tingting-zhang/): etm
- [Olward Adam](https://www.externaltransportmanager.co.uk/profile/olward-adam/): etm
- [Stuart Payne](https://www.externaltransportmanager.co.uk/profile/stuart-payne/): etm

## Entity and topic focus

Important entities and topics for this site include External Transport Manager, operator licence, standard national operator licence, standard international operator licence, restricted operator licence, Transport Manager CPC, DVSA, Traffic Commissioner, Senior Traffic Commissioner, OCRS, Earned Recognition, Driver CPC, FORS, tachograph analysis, PMI inspections, maintenance records, walkaround checks, defect reporting, load securing, operating centres, public inquiry, compliance audit, external TM contract and named transport manager.

## Company

- Organisation: External Transport Manager
- Website: https://www.externaltransportmanager.co.uk/
- Phone: 0208 088 8371
- Email: info@externaltransportmanager.co.uk
- Address: Suite 114b Business First, Davyfield Road, Blackburn, Lancashire BB1 2QY