Looking for a Transport Manager in and around Northampton? Browse experienced, independent TMs who can support maintenance systems, driver records, tachograph control and ongoing fleet compliance across the area.
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…
Covers: North West · North East · Yorkshire & the Humber
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…
Covers: Yorkshire & the Humber · East Midlands · West Midlands
Experienced Transport Specialist providing a range of services to ensure your operations remain compliant, efficient and productive.I offer a range of services for PSV Coach/Bus operators.Please contact me for further…
Covers: East Midlands · West Midlands · South West
I’m a senior transport and operations professional with over 20 years of leadership experience across transport operations, fleet compliance, training delivery, and service management.My career has been built around one…
Covers: East Midlands · West Midlands · East of England
I’m a qualified External Transport Manager who enjoys helping operators stay compliant, organised, and running smoothly. I believe in being approachable, proactive, and providing practical support that gives operators confidence…
Covers: North West · East Midlands · West Midlands
Pawel Ciesla External Transport Manager | Transport & HGV Compliance Specialist Email: pawelciesla1@gmail.com | Tel: +44 7824 988692 Experienced Transport Operations and Compliance Manager with a strong background in HGV…
Covers: East Midlands · West Midlands · East of England
East Midlands based
Qualified Transport Manager based in the north Staffordshire area.Willing to travel up to 1.5 hours.Working as Etm and always happy to helpHappy to help with compliance and dvsa audits.
Covers: North West · East Midlands · West Midlands
Hello I am Neulla Hughes, Areas covered include Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire, Warwickshire, ex-truck manufacturer demonstration fleet manager with my own HGV C+E licence and 20 years of experience, including working with…
Covers: East Midlands · West Midlands
A bit about me.I entered the transport industry at 18, working in the warehouse and making deliveries for my father’s haulage business, learning about customer service, keeping promises and exceeding…
Covers: East Midlands · West Midlands · East of England
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,…
Covers: Yorkshire & the Humber · East Midlands · East of England
As an experienced Transport Manager, I offer comprehensive expertise in Road Haulage operations and legislation. My services include:Full knowledge and management of compliance requirementsConducting auditsHandling drivers' contracts and disciplinary proceduresDay-to-day…
Covers: North West · East Midlands · West Midlands
Transport Manager based in the midlands.
Covers: East Midlands
I’m an experienced person within general haulage industry, who worked in different roles for over 15 years. Obtained the TM CPC in 2025 and looking to support small operators as…
Covers: East Midlands
I am an experienced external transport manager with an international CPC which I acquired in 2017. Since I qualified, I have been involved in a wide variety of transport operations…
Covers: East Midlands
I am a qualified Transport Manager CPC holder and the Managing Director of Dynamic Consultancy Solutions Limited. I have a strong background in transport operations, compliance, fleet management and training.…
Covers: East Midlands · West Midlands · East of England
External Transport Manager 3 years of experience managing a range of different operators as well as providing support with DVSA investigations and Traffic Commissioner Public Inquiries
Covers: East Midlands
Experienced external transport manager, holder of both C+E and D licence categories, worked with general haulage and tipper operators, based in coalville, Leicestershire.
Covers: East Midlands
I am an accomplished Fleet Manager with a wealth of experience in managing transport operations, promoting health and safety and scheduling. I am able to keep a level head at…
Covers: East Midlands
30 years transport management experience with Coca Cola, Sainsbury’s and Travis Perkins. Self employed as freelance ETM since 2016.
Covers: East Midlands
Running goods or passenger vehicles in Northampton means keeping transport management active, documented and proportionate to the work you do. The Transport Managers listed here can help tighten preventative maintenance, defect reporting, driver compliance and audit readiness.
Every profile covering Northampton is independent, so the conversation is about your operation, your vehicles and the level of transport management input you need. Shortlist a few, request quotes and choose the manager whose approach fits your fleet.
Finding and comparing external Transport Manager support in Northampton starts with a realistic shortlist. The profiles displayed through ETM are matched because their owners declared the East Midlands as an area covered. That regional declaration does not prove a Northampton base, present availability or willingness to accept an appointment, so confirm each point directly before relying on a match.
Ask shortlisted candidates to respond to the same operating facts: licence type, operating-centre details, authorised and actual vehicle numbers, trailer use, current maintenance arrangements, known compliance concerns and any conditional travel requirements, such as access via the M1 or A45. The two examples below are illustrative proposal styles, not recommended packages or promises of availability.
| Decision point | Hypothetical proposal A | Hypothetical proposal B | What to verify |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial review | Document-led review followed by a prioritised action register | Operating-centre review with documents checked alongside vehicles and staff processes | Which records are included, who supplies them and how gaps are recorded |
| Maintenance control | Planner, PMI records, brake testing and defect closure sampled against the vehicle list | Maintenance-provider workflow mapped from booking through rectification evidence | Who has authority to stop use, chase evidence and escalate overdue work |
| Driver oversight | Tachograph analysis where applicable, infringement debriefs and repeat-issue tracking | Licence, training and defect-reporting controls reviewed with named follow-up owners | How debriefs are evidenced and unresolved matters reach the operator |
| Reporting and fees | Written findings linked to agreed actions and supporting records | Exception-based reporting with responsibilities divided between operator and manager | Travel assumptions, extra-site work, exclusions and the basis of charges |
Neither format is automatically stronger. Compare whether the proposed work is sufficient for continuous and effective management, whether the candidate can obtain the necessary records, and whether reporting lines give them practical authority. A transport compliance audit can help identify the starting position, while the transport manager services overview explains common areas of support.
Statutory Document 3 on GOV.UK explains that standard national and standard international goods vehicle 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, and a nominated Transport Manager must exercise continuous and effective management.
For an external appointment, confirm that across external appointments the person will 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. Ask for this confirmation against the candidate’s complete external workload, not just your fleet.
Vehicle numbers, sites, travel, record quality and risk can all change the scope and fee. Read ETM’s UK cost guide, then compare written quotes line by line rather than treating a single total as equivalent. You can also review the wider East Midlands page, use the manager search process and request support when your operating facts are ready.
For a Northampton decision, finish with a signed scope, clear document access, named escalation routes and an agreed record of what remains the operator’s responsibility. ETM is an independent commercial directory and quote-request platform, not an official or regulator-approved service.
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.
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 Northampton.
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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