Looking for a Transport Manager in and around Portsmouth? 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’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
37 year old Army Veteran. 15 Years Professional HGV Driver ExperienceAdvance Driver with experience driving on Blue Lights and at speed. Ambulance and Fire Appliance.ISO 9001 :2015 Quality Management Systems Member…
Covers: East of England · London · South East
Currently working as a head of operations for a London sightseeing operator. Experienced in coach and bus operations including home to school transport, private hire and holidays. Specialise in bus…
Covers: London · South East · South West
I have held my International CPC since 2017 and have had experience representing clients at Public Enquiries and Compliance reviews. I am also a DGSA and I have a Class…
Covers: South East · South West · Wales
Experienced PSV Transport Manager. Started driving buses and coaches in 1979 with Yorkshire Traction then working for various National Bus companies across the UK.Passed my Management CPC in 1984 then…
Covers: London · South East · South West
A highly motivated and results-driven professional with extensive experience in leadership, problem-solving, and project management in the transport industry. Proven ability to make sound, pragmatic decisions with a wide-reaching service…
Covers: South East
Results-driven Transport Manager (CPC Holder) with over 2 years experience in logistics management, routeplanning, and fleet optimization across multi-site operations. Proven ability to reduce transport costs, improve routeefficiency, and maintain…
Covers: South East
I have built my career within the haulage and logistics industry, beginning as an HGV driver at the age of 20. This hands-on experience gave me a strong understanding of…
Covers: South East
A newly certified Transport Manager (CPC) with 2 years of hands-on experience in the transport industry. Combines practical knowledge of multi-drop operations and driver management with a fresh, up-to-date understanding…
Covers: South East
Extensive experience over 20 years of holding operators licences
Covers: South East
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
I am a qualified HGV Transport Manager CPC holder with practical experience in the UK road transport industry, including the plant and heavy haulage sector. I have experience working with…
Covers: South East
External Transport Manager available in Kent, East London and East Sussex for both Haulage and Passenger service clients with National. International or Restricted Operator Licences. Additional support with Dangerous Goods (DGSA)…
Covers: South East
Cpc transport manager level 3Supply Chain Management level 5 Professional driver ( class 2 driver)
Covers: South East
External Transport manager/consultant, former HGV 1 European driver. 30 years experience in transport operations. TM Cpc held for 23 years.
Covers: South East
Running goods or passenger vehicles in Portsmouth 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.
The TMs on this page cover Portsmouth and can typically support remote and on-site work, from a one-off review through to an ongoing retainer. Use the profiles, reviews and service details to shortlist, then send a single enquiry so suitable managers can understand the work before they quote.
When comparing external Transport Manager support in Portsmouth, the listings here show professionals who selected the South East as an area they cover. That regional choice is not proof of a Portsmouth base, present availability or acceptance, so use the stages below to confirm fit and obtain comparable written quotes.
Start with the licence, vehicle numbers, each operating centre, where maintenance and defect records sit, how tachograph data is reviewed where relevant, and who controls access. Ask candidates to respond with their proposed controls, evidence outputs and escalation method. Include movement of records between sites so that remote access and on-site presence are addressed from the outset.
If your work uses Portsmouth ferry services, provide a planned duty with a fixed check-in requirement and introduce a late change to loading or documentation. Ask the candidate to explain how they would protect drivers’ hours compliance, who would authorise a change and how the decision would be recorded. The answer should show control and authority, not a general promise of flexibility.
Ask the candidate to reference your documents while answering. This shows whether they can move from policy to action and whether the proposed involvement matches the operation’s sites, information and risk.
Confirm who can enter and amend records, who signs off maintenance and tachograph reviews where applicable, how exceptions are escalated and how absence cover operates. Where more than one operating centre is involved, set out travel expectations and how site presence is evidenced.
Use ETM’s published external Transport Manager cost guide for its current indicative UK ranges and pricing variables. These are not Portsmouth prices or quotations. Vehicle numbers, sites, travel, records and risk alter the work, so compare several quotes against the same scope.
The profile directory and South East coverage page extend the search. The Southampton page provides a document exercise, while a transport compliance audit can establish the starting evidence.
Check that the CPC fits the operation and ask about the candidate’s other appointments. Statutory Document 3 on GOV.UK says that, across their external appointments, a Transport Manager 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. Standard national and standard international goods vehicle licences require a professionally competent Transport Manager. A restricted licence holder is not required to nominate one, but remains responsible for compliance. The operator remains responsible for licence compliance and the nominated manager must exercise continuous and effective management.
ETM is an independent commercial directory. As good practice, consider retaining the ferry-test response and agreed controls with the appointment audit trail.
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 Portsmouth.
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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