Kieran Goddard
Compliance may seem expensive, but it is far less costly than the consequences of non-compliance.
- Operator Licence Applications
- Transport Manager Nomination
- Compliance Audits
About
Keeping your Operator Licence is not just about compliance, it's about protecting the future of your business.
I work with transport operators to identify compliance weaknesses, reduce operational risk, and ensure they meet the expectations of the Traffic Commissioner and DVSA. Through independent audits and tailored compliance reviews, I help businesses avoid costly infringements, maintain operator licence undertakings, and build a culture of continuous improvement.
My services provide clients with peace of mind, objective assurance, and a practical roadmap for achieving regulatory excellence. By strengthening compliance systems and governance arrangements, I help businesses enhance their reputation, improve customer confidence, and create a solid foundation for sustainable growth.
While effective compliance requires investment, the cost of non-compliance is invariably far greater. Public Inquiries, regulatory action, licence curtailment or revocation, financial penalties, lost contracts, and reputational damage can have lasting consequences for a business. Investing in compliance today helps protect your licence, your reputation, and your future profitability.
My aim is simple: to help operators remain compliant, operate confidently, and focus on growing their business knowing their transport operations are built on a strong and sustainable foundation.
Services offered
- Operator Licence Applications
- Transport Manager Nomination
- Compliance Audits
- Maintenance & Inspection Systems
- Tachograph & Drivers' Hours
- Public Inquiry Support
- Systems & Processes Setup
- Gap Analysis / Health Check
- Ongoing TM Support / Retainer
- Driver CPC Management
- Vehicle Safety Inspections & PMI
- DVSA Audit Preparation
- Earned Recognition Support
- Tachograph Analysis
- Drivers' Hours & Working Time Directive
- Driver CPC Training Coordination
- ADR / Dangerous Goods
- Waste Carrier Compliance
- 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
- Tipper & Bulk
- Temperature Controlled
- ADR / Hazardous
- Waste & Recycling
- Plant & Machinery
- Container / Port
- PSV / Coach
- Parcel & Courier
- Agriculture
- Livestock Transport
- Motorsport & Vehicle Transport
Licence types I work with
- Standard National
- Standard International
- Restricted
- PSV / Public Service
- Special Restricted (PSV)
- Applying / not yet licensed
Certificates & accreditations
- TM CPC Road Haulage
- TM CPC Passenger
- TM CPC Refresher
- ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor
- MSc Transport Management
Regions served
Covers 3 UK regions
- North West
- North East
- Scotland
Find Transport Managers in: North West, North East, Scotland
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