Find an independent External Transport Manager in and around Preston. Compare profiles, services and coverage, then send one enquiry to the right people for your fleet.
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
Based in Shropshire but easily travel throughout the UK servicing clients in the Transport Sector. With 26 years experience dealing with clients from Local Authorities to Petroleum and Gas Transport…
Covers: North West · West Midlands · Wales
Qualified PSV TM open to consulting and external contracts with full coverage of services.
Covers: North West · West Midlands · Wales
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.
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
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
Waste and Recyling background and general Haulage.IOSH Managing Safely Certification 2025ADR Awareness Certification 2026
Covers: North West
Gained G00 status on Operator Licences named on for over 18 years.TM Refresher 2025.Full Management EU CPC 2019>Full Management National CPC 2001>Institute of Management 1998>Qualfied Driver Trainer 2004>Advanced LGV Licence…
Covers: North West · North East · Scotland
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
Qualified External Transport Manager with a CILT (UK) certificate of Professional competence (CPC) in road haulage, With practical experience in the road haulage and scrap industry. I provide external transport…
Covers: North West
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…
Covers: North West · North East · Scotland
CILT Road Transport Manager NRI LGV InstructorDCPC Instructor
Covers: North West
Running goods or passenger vehicles in Preston 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 Preston 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 Preston begins with understanding how results are matched. Profiles appear because their owners declared the North West as an area covered. That regional filter does not confirm a Preston base, present availability or acceptance of your appointment. Use the directory to shortlist options, then verify scope, access and responsibilities in writing before any nomination.
For goods operations, 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 always retains responsibility for the licence, while a nominated Transport Manager must exercise continuous and effective management in line with the statutory guidance.
The outline below is illustrative rather than a required frequency. It shows how to compare proposals by the quality of their early evidence handling.
Each stage should show how decisions are recorded and how exceptions are resolved. The service descriptions at Transport Manager services and guidance on transport compliance provide a baseline, while a compliance audit can be used to test the starting position.
Across external appointments, a person must not be designated for more than four operators or be responsible for more than 50 motor vehicles, or any smaller number set by the Traffic Commissioner. Confirm declared capacity, named cover and how continuous and effective management will be demonstrated. Fees vary with vehicle numbers, sites, travel, records and risk. Use the cost guide and compare written quotes that define scope, access and reporting rather than relying on headline figures.
For Preston, the most useful comparison is which proposal turns the first month into verifiable evidence, not promises or a generic service list. Listings are provided via an independent commercial directory and this material is general guidance to support your assessment.
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 Preston.
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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