External Transport Manager
Continuous and effective professional management for suitable standard licence operators across a practical North West travelling area.
External TM support →COMMERCIAL TRANSPORT CONSULTANT / MANCHESTER
Transport Consultant Manchester
Practical HGV and fleet compliance support for operators across Manchester, Greater Manchester and the North West.
If you need help with an Operator Licence, transport management, fleet compliance, DVSA readiness, FORS or a difficult compliance problem, MV provides direct support from an experienced Transport Manager rather than a generic business consultancy.
Commercial fleet compliance, not highways planning.
The phrase transport consultant Manchester covers several completely different industries. MV specialises in the operation of commercial vehicle fleets and the controls behind a defensible Operator Licence.
Transport compliance audits
Independent review of maintenance, defects, drivers, tachographs, training, records, licence undertakings and management controls.
Compliance audits →Operator Licence consultant
New applications, variations, supporting evidence and practical preparation so the application matches the operation you actually intend to run.
Operator Licence support →FORS consultant
Bronze, Silver and Gold preparation, policy development, evidence reviews and gap analysis, delivered remotely or on site as required.
FORS support →Support for small and medium commercial operators.
MV is particularly suited to owner-managed and growing businesses that need senior transport compliance experience without adding another full-time management salary. Work can include HGV fleets, vans, trailers, lorry loaders, driver compliance, maintenance systems and retained oversight.
Build the licence, maintenance and driver systems properly before vehicles start moving.
Audit the evidence, identify weak controls and introduce practical corrective action.
Prepare a clear evidence position after DVSA concerns, prohibitions or Traffic Commissioner correspondence.
Local enough to attend. Flexible enough to support nationally.
On-site consultancy is prioritised across Manchester, Rochdale, Oldham, Bury, Bolton, Salford, Stockport, Tameside, Trafford, Wigan and the wider Greater Manchester area, with Lancashire, Cheshire, Warrington, Merseyside and nearby areas covered where practical.
Operator Licence applications, FORS documentation, policies, procedures, driver handbooks, SSOW and many consultancy projects can also be delivered UK-wide through Microsoft Teams. National site work is available with mileage, travel time and accommodation agreed before booking.
See the full coverage model →Advice from the operator side of the desk.
Mike Manning combines Transport Manager CPC professional competence with senior operational management, ISO 9001 lead auditing, FORS experience and ALLMI Appointed Person capability. The emphasis is on controls that work in a transport office and can be evidenced when an auditor, DVSA or the Traffic Commissioner asks to see them.
Need a transport consultant in Manchester?
Send the fleet size, licence type, operating centre and the issue you need to solve. You will deal directly with Mike.
Start a confidential enquiry →MANCHESTER TRANSPORT CONSULTANT FAQ
Before you get in touch.
Do you work across the whole of Greater Manchester?
Yes. Regular on-site work is focused across Greater Manchester and the wider North West, subject to the type of service and practical travel requirements.
Is MV a transport planning or highways consultancy?
No. MV is a commercial fleet and Operator Licence compliance consultancy working with HGV, van and transport operations.
Can you act as an External Transport Manager in Manchester?
Potentially, yes, where the operator, fleet size, operating centre and required hours allow genuine continuous and effective management. ETM work is deliberately restricted to a practical North West travelling area.