David Smith
Experienced External Transport Manager and Transport Compliance Consultant
- Operator Licence Applications
- Transport Manager Nomination
- Compliance Audits
About
I am an experienced External Transport Manager and Transport Compliance Consultant providing practical, professional support to HGV operators across the UK. I work closely with operators to strengthen compliance systems and maintain effective oversight across Operator Licence requirements, vehicle maintenance and roadworthiness, drivers’ hours and tachographs, driver management, defect reporting and record keeping. Through HAULSAFE UK LIMITED, I also provide independent compliance audits, Operator Licence support, FORS preparation, policies and procedures, training and ongoing compliance consultancy. My approach is straightforward and hands-on, with a focus on practical systems that work effectively within day-to-day transport operations.
Services offered
- Operator Licence Applications
- Transport Manager Nomination
- Compliance Audits
- Tachograph & Drivers' Hours
- Systems & Processes Setup
- Gap Analysis / Health Check
- Ongoing TM Support / Retainer
- Driver CPC Management
- FORS Bronze / Silver / Gold Support
- DVSA Audit Preparation
- Tachograph Analysis
- Drivers' Hours & Working Time Directive
- Driver CPC Training Coordination
- Walkaround Check & Defect Reporting Systems
- Maintenance Contract Setup
- Operating Centre Applications
- VOL (Vehicle Operator Licensing) Submissions
- Transport Policy & Procedure Documentation
- Toolbox Talks & Driver Briefings
- Load Security
- OCRS Management
Specialist sectors
- HGV
- General Haulage
Licence types I work with
- Standard National
- Standard International
- Restricted
- PSV / Public Service
- Special Restricted (PSV)
- Applying / not yet licensed
Certificates & accreditations
- Transport Manager CPC
- FORS practioner
- ISO9001 Lead auditor
Regions served
Covers 3 UK regions
- North West
- East Midlands
- West Midlands
Find Transport Managers in: North West, East Midlands, West Midlands
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