Find an independent External Transport Manager in and around Southampton. 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
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
If you need a Transport Manager in Southampton, 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.
The TMs on this page cover Southampton 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.
If you need external Transport Manager support in Southampton, use the live listings on this page to find and compare professionals who declared South East coverage. The cards do not prove a city base or current availability, so confirm location and capacity directly before requesting written scopes and quotes for your goods vehicle operation.
Put each candidate through a quick shortlist test before you compare CVs:
Create a short pack from your records and ask candidates to work through it. Include a current maintenance planner, the latest safety inspection report, a recent daily defect entry and, where tachograph rules apply, an analysis or exception report. Add the collection instruction or booking document you would normally rely on. If a job involves the port, include any timing constraints that would affect loading or release. Ask what would be checked before dispatch, reviewed if circumstances change and recorded after the vehicle returns.
Look for specific control points rather than general assurances. The response should identify who reviews which document, what triggers escalation and how an instruction to stop a vehicle or amend a duty is evidenced. This tests continuous and effective management in practice, including whether proposed time and visits are credible for the sites, records and risks involved.
ETM’s published external Transport Manager cost guide explains its current indicative UK ranges and the variables behind them. They are not Southampton prices or quotations. Fleet size, operating centres, travel, record quality and compliance risk may change the fee, so check the live guide and compare several proposals using the same operational brief.
The profile directory and South East coverage page broaden the search. If the document pack reveals unclear controls, a transport compliance audit can help establish the evidence before an appointment. The nearby Portsmouth page uses a ferry-timing test.
Verify that the CPC is suitable for the operation and ask about other external 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. It also explains that 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 shortlist checks, source documents and reasons for appointment as an 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 Southampton.
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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