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External Transport Manager Rates/Prices – HGV or PSV Operator's Licenses – Current and Official

Posted: Sat Jun 19, 2021 2:43 pm
by Admin
If you need a Transport Manager (CPC Holder) or assistance with an Operator's Licence anywhere in the UK, contact Dmitry Nade at TransportForum.com 7 days a week 8am-11pm on 07833 684449 (phone and WhatsApp) or email: [email protected]
The rates below are the same for national or international transport managers and operator's licenses as well as for light goods vehicles (vans). These rates are applicable to most areas of the UK for most operators but for some operators and in some areas they may be higher. At the time of this writing in mid-2023, there's an ongoing shortage of PSV (passenger vehicles) transport managers in some areas so these rates may be higher. Contact us on 07833 684449 (phone or WhatsApp) for a confirmation of the rates in your area and for your type of operator's licence.

Transport manager's duties included in the rates below
The rates below include everything required to comply with regulations. The exact list of transport manager's duties can be viewed in Section 14a of the TM1 Form or in Paragraph 60 titled "General Responsibilities" of Statutory Document 3: transport managers. Trailers are included and there's no extra charge for trailers up to the number of tractor units.

Frequent question: When do I start paying for a transport manager?
Answer: https://transportforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=701

To avoid issues like Cunning Ian Cunningham between transport managers and operators, always use this TM contact.


Transport Manager Rates - Standard Operator's Licenses – HGV, PSV, Light Goods Vehicles – National or International

1 vehicle – £450 per month (this is the minimum charge including if there are no vehicles)
2 vehicles – £550 per month
3 vehicles – £650 per month
4 vehicles – £750 per month
5 vehicles – £850 per month

More vehicles – £75 per month for each additional vehicle

6 vehicles – £925 per month
7 vehicles – £1,000 per month
8 vehicles – £1,075 per month
9 vehicles – £1,150 per month
10 vehicles – £1,225 per month
11 vehicles – £1,300 per month
12 vehicles – £1,375 per month
13 vehicles – £1,450 per month
14 vehicles – £1,525 per month
15 vehicles – £1,600 per month
16 vehicles – £1,675 per month
17 vehicles – £1,750 per month
18 vehicles – £1,825 per month
19 vehicles – £1,900 per month
20 vehicles – £1,975 per month
More vehicles – £75 per month for each additional vehicle


Restricted Operator's Licenses – HGV or PSV

1-3 vehicles – £350 per month
4 vehicles – £450 per month
5 vehicles – £550 per month
More vehicles – £50 per month for each additional vehicle

Re: External Transport Manager Rates/Prices – HGV or PSV Operator's Licenses – Current and Official

Posted: Wed Dec 08, 2021 4:34 pm
by LM90
Would this be on the authorised number on the licence. And the total including trailers?

Re: External Transport Manager Rates/Prices – HGV or PSV Operator's Licenses – Current and Official

Posted: Thu Dec 09, 2021 1:50 pm
by Admin
These rates are usually based on the number of actual vehicles in operation. For example, if you have a total of 5 vehicles and 5 trailers authorised on the licence but operate only 3 vehicles and 3 trailers, the price you need to look at is for 3 vehicles. But if you have far more vehicles authorised than you operate (for example, 10 authorised but only 2 in operation), these rates may need to be adjusted. Call 07833 684449 for details.

Re: External Transport Manager Rates/Prices – HGV or PSV Operator's Licenses – Current and Official

Posted: Tue Dec 21, 2021 1:00 pm
by LM90
thank you, and as a ETM, you are still under the restriction of 3 licences, 50 vehicles, but that is authorised isnt it.

So surely by being on a licence with a big margin, you are in a way, handcuffing yourself?

Re: External Transport Manager Rates/Prices – HGV or PSV Operator's Licenses – Current and Official

Posted: Tue Dec 21, 2021 1:17 pm
by Admin
LM90 wrote: Tue Dec 21, 2021 1:00 pm thank you, and as a ETM, you are still under the restriction of 3 licences, 50 vehicles, but that is authorised isnt it.

So surely by being on a licence with a big margin, you are in a way, handcuffing yourself?
You can be on 4 licenses, not 3.

Re: External Transport Manager Rates/Prices – HGV or PSV Operator's Licenses – Current and Official

Posted: Tue Dec 21, 2021 2:37 pm
by Bluecorn
LM90 wrote: Tue Dec 21, 2021 1:00 pm thank you, and as a ETM, you are still under the restriction of 3 licences, 50 vehicles, but that is authorised isnt it.

So surely by being on a licence with a big margin, you are in a way, handcuffing yourself?
Or any permutation from 1 licence / 50veh/50 trailers to 4 veh/1veh each. For some the latter is preferable to the former. But thats the nature of being a consultant.

Re: External Transport Manager Rates/Prices – HGV or PSV Operator's Licenses – Current and Official

Posted: Tue Feb 07, 2023 6:44 am
by Leenaa
The cost of an Operator's Licence depends on the type of licence you need and the size of the fleet you're operating.

In the United Kingdom, the cost of a Private Hire Vehicle Operator's Licence is usually between £300 and £800, while a Public Service Vehicle Operator's Licence costs around £800 to £1200. The cost of a Goods Vehicle Operator's Licence can range from £800 to £3,000 depending on the size of the fleet

Re: External Transport Manager Rates/Prices – HGV or PSV Operator's Licenses – Current and Official

Posted: Tue Aug 15, 2023 1:46 pm
by thomascook
I think rates are way higher than the actual rates. Besides, Public Service vehicle (PSV) operators are demanding well to minimize the rates. The information given about the external transport manager rates is valuable to me.