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Transport Manager in Bradford

Find an independent External Transport Manager in and around Bradford. Compare profiles, services and coverage, then send one enquiry to the right people for your fleet.

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Transport Managers covering Bradford

Gary Austin

Gary Austin

Premium Member
No reviews yet Ipswich

Gary Austin has over 40 years of experience in the transport industry. He began as a C+E driver and later founded Straightline Transport Consultancy Limited.His experience includes car transport, general…

  • Transport Manager Nomination
  • Compliance Audits
  • Tachograph & Drivers' Hours
  • Gap Analysis / Health Check

Covers: North West · North East · Yorkshire & the Humber

Matt Watson

Matt Watson

Premium Member
No reviews yet Belper

I am a qualified Transport Manager with over 12 years’ experience in transport compliance, training development and compliance system design.My experience includes designing and developing transport compliance audit systems, management…

  • Operator Licence Applications
  • Transport Manager Nomination
  • Compliance Audits
  • Maintenance & Inspection Systems

Covers: Yorkshire & the Humber · East Midlands · West Midlands

Ian Shannon

Ian Shannon

Verified Member
No reviews yet North West, North East, Yorkshire & the Humber

Have been a qualified transport manager since 2019, having been responsible for multiple operators throughout the country. Currently supervising 3 operators and have availability for a 4th. 

  • Operator Licence Applications
  • Transport Manager Nomination
  • Tachograph & Drivers' Hours
  • Gap Analysis / Health Check
Wayne Barrett

Wayne Barrett

Verified Member
No reviews yet Grantham

I am a qualified External Transport Manager providing practical, hands-on compliance support to operators throughout the East Midlands and surrounding regions.Having worked in the transport industry for over 25 years,…

  • Operator Licence Applications
  • Transport Manager Nomination
  • Tachograph & Drivers' Hours
  • Public Inquiry Support

Covers: Yorkshire & the Humber · East Midlands · East of England

Darren Ovenden

Darren Ovenden

Free Member
No reviews yet Leeds

Worked as Transort Manager in FMCG, Plant Movement and general haulge.Complete O licence Application processUpgrade from Restricted to Standard to International.Manage PMI schedules to include MOT, Road Tax, Tacho Calibrations,…

  • Operator Licence Applications
  • Transport Manager Nomination
  • Compliance Audits
  • Maintenance & Inspection Systems

Covers: North East · Yorkshire & the Humber · East of England

Malik Tahir Zaman

Malik Tahir Zaman

Free Member
No reviews yet Bradford

I have 15 years experience in bus and coach industry. 3 year experience as external transport manager.

  • Transport Manager Nomination

Covers: Yorkshire & the Humber

Neil Edward Burton-Parker
No reviews yet York

My back ground started in general road haulage & storage industry. I ran my own removal company for over 10 years. Since the I have help several haulage & removal…

  • Operator Licence Applications

Covers: Yorkshire & the Humber

Dragos Sima

Dragos Sima

Free Member
No reviews yet Doncaster

I am a qualified UK Transport Manager with experience in ensuring compliance with Operator Licence requirements, DVSA regulations and road transport legislation. My expertise includes: Operator Licence compliance FORS Bronze…

  • Transport Manager Nomination

Covers: Yorkshire & the Humber

Khile Smith

Khile Smith

Free Member
No reviews yet Cleckheaton

Dynamic and results-driven operations manager with extensive experience in PSV and HGV operations. Qualified PSV Transport Manager holding the CILT(UK) Level 3 Certificate of Professional Competence for Transport Managers (Passenger…

  • Transport Manager Nomination

Covers: Yorkshire & the Humber

Duane Harrison

Duane Harrison

Free Member
No reviews yet Filey

Transport Manager for road haulage,I can turn you OCRS from red to green, Diver walk around check training,tachograph rules trainingAll aspects of running a haulage business

  • Operator Licence Applications

Covers: Yorkshire & the Humber

Peter Lilley

Peter Lilley

Free Member
No reviews yet SHEFFIELD

Experienced Class 1 Driver (since 2005) and qualified Transport Manager with a proven track record of running compliant, efficient, and safe transport operations.I hold the Transport Manager CPC (2022) and…

  • Operator Licence Applications

Covers: Yorkshire & the Humber

Forge Transport Consultants
No reviews yet Bradford

At Forge Transport Consultants, we help transport operators stay compliant. From operator licences and transport management to audits to ongoing support  

  • Operator Licence Applications

Covers: Yorkshire & the Humber

Mark Walker

Mark Walker

Free Member
No reviews yet Yorkshire and Humber

16 years experience running mixed fleets of trucks from HIABS to Tankers. Fleet sizes from 10 to 65 and drivers compliance. FORS experience in gaining and keeping accreditation

  • Compliance Audits

Covers: Yorkshire & the Humber

Transport Manager support in Bradford

If you need a Transport Manager in Bradford, start by checking practical fit: CPC qualification, availability, sector experience and how they will keep maintenance, drivers' hours, tachograph downloads, defect reporting and records under control.

Because these listings cover Bradford, you can compare local knowledge alongside specialist sector experience, including HGV, PSV, maintenance planning, drivers' hours, tachograph analysis and compliance audits. Send one request through the platform and let independent Transport Managers come to you.

Compare external Transport Manager support in Bradford through a driver-records exception test

Finding and comparing external Transport Manager support in Bradford starts with understanding how ETM matching works. Profiles shown for the city come from owners who declared Yorkshire and the Humber as an area covered. That regional declaration does not establish a Bradford base, current availability or willingness to accept an appointment, so each proposal still needs direct verification. The Yorkshire and the Humber page provides the wider regional context.

Step 1: define the records being tested

Give each candidate the same practical brief. Include licence details, authorised and actual vehicle numbers, operating centres, work types and the systems used to retain driver and vehicle records. Where tachograph rules apply, ask how downloads, analysis reports, missing mileage, unknown driving and working-time exceptions would be reviewed. A useful comparison is not simply whether reports can be produced, but how an exception moves from identification to documented closure.

Step 2: trace one exception from report to action

  1. Identify: select an infringement or anomaly from tachograph analysis, where applicable, and record the date, driver, vehicle and supporting data.
  2. Debrief: check how the driver would be interviewed, what evidence would be considered and how the explanation would be recorded.
  3. Correct: define the instruction, coaching, route-planning change or other proportionate action, together with an owner and completion date.
  4. Escalate: test what happens when the same issue recurs, evidence is missing or management action is overdue.

For conditional work using routes such as the M606 or A650, the relevant question is not whether those roads are typical, but whether scheduling, congestion, breaks and return-to-base assumptions are reflected accurately in the records. The same exception test should work for other routes and work patterns.

Step 3: compare authority and follow-through

Ask candidates to explain their access to analysis systems, drivers, planners and senior decision-makers. Review how repeated infringements would be reported, who can require corrective action and how unresolved matters enter an escalation log. Cross-check this against Transport Manager services and the evidence areas covered by a transport compliance audit.

For goods vehicle licensing, standard national and standard international operator licences require a professionally competent Transport Manager. A restricted goods vehicle licence holder is not required to nominate one but remains responsible for compliance. The operator remains responsible for licence compliance, while a nominated Transport Manager must exercise continuous and effective management. The current official framework is Statutory Document 3 on GOV.UK.

Step 4: test scope, capacity and price assumptions

Across external appointments, a person must not be designated for more than four operators or be responsible for more than 50 motor vehicles, or a smaller number set by the Traffic Commissioner. Written proposals should state the intended scope, access arrangements, reporting lines and exclusions. Vehicle numbers, sites, travel, record quality and compliance risk can all affect fees, so use the UK cost guide as context and compare written quotes rather than assuming a city rate.

A Bradford comparison is strongest when each candidate is tested against the same exception, evidence trail and escalation standard. ETM is an independent commercial directory and quote-request platform, not an official body or regulator-approved service.

Questions operators ask about Transport Managers in Bradford

How do I choose a Transport Manager in Bradford?

Look for a CPC-qualified Transport Manager with relevant fleet experience, clear availability and a practical way of managing maintenance, driver records, tachograph duties and regular communication with your team.

Can an External Transport Manager work remotely?

Many External Transport Managers support operators remotely as well as on site. What matters is that the arrangement gives sufficient and effective oversight for your fleet size, operating pattern and work in Bradford.

What should I include when requesting quotes?

Share your vehicle type, fleet size, operating centres, current compliance concerns, maintenance arrangements and whether you need one-off advice, audit support or ongoing transport management.

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