An operators licence sometimes requires that third party independent involvement for numerous reasons ... Whether you are applying for your first operators license or have found your compliance has slipped, We can help support you all the way.
It's never too late to appoint a consultant to ensure or regain your PSV compliance. We know what the traffic commissioners and DVSA expect to see from an operator and we help to ensure that you are prepared at all times. Choose the correct Transport consultant, Choose G10 PSV
Applying for your first operators licence can be a daunting experience and ensuring you are fully aware of the process and your obligations can be a massive weight off your shoulders. There's a lot to consider and prepare for to avoid application delays.
As transport consultants we aim to help submit applications or variations in full at point of submission which can avoid those dreaded further requests for supporting documents or information that can cause delays to any application. We always hope to ensure your application is dealt with on first submission within the standard 6-7 week application process.
Once your application is submitted via the vehicle operator licence system ( VOL ) it's the processed by a licencing team caseworker. Its very important to note that if the application is submitted in full the first time together with all supporting information then the application is simply processed and then in due course placed into notices and proceedings for that traffic area. Once it's gone through this process then the application is referred to the traffic commissioner for consideration. At this point the traffic commissioner may either :
Although most applications are straight forward getting them right and being 100% transparent From the start will always go in the applicants favour. one good thing to note is any discrepancies with applications that result in a request for further supporting evidence or documentation can lead to very long delays of up to 12-18 weeks. This is why we recommend the use of good Transport consultants for your PSV compliance
If your application has been granted then congratulations ! But . . Now the hard work starts as you are now an operator licence holder governed by the Office of the Traffic Commissioner and you have obligations to compliance, Road and passenger safety as well as keeping your operation up to date with current legislation and ensuring drivers hours, training and maintenance are all up to standard.
An operators licence should not be abused in anyway and can swiftly have action taken against it causing turbulence for you operation.
Once you've received the licence in the post you can then put your vehicles on the road once various other steps have beeb completed. ( You should not operate any vehicles until you receive your licence discs ).
There's multiple benefits of having someone like G10 PSV on board from day one and beyond as it minimises disruption and ensures PSV compliance is met from point of application until you are well on your way being an operator and beyond. There's over 25 policies and procedures that need to be in place from compliance, training , drivers licence checking to self auditing etc. Using someone like us as an independent third party ensures ongoing compliance at an affordable cost without the heavy cost and long term commitment. What can we offer ?
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