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External Transport Managers

Qualified External Transport Manager support for Standard National and Standard International operators.

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What is Our External Transport Management Service

Standard National and Standard International operators require a professionally competent Transport Manager to exercise effective and continuous management of their transport undertaking.

Where an operator does not have the appropriate Transport Manager resource or expertise in-house, an External Transport Manager can provide the professional management required for the operation.

Nationwide Transport & Training works with a network of qualified and experienced CPC Transport Managers who can provide External Transport Management support to Standard National and Standard International operators.

Our service is focused on the statutory Transport Manager role and the professional management of the transport undertaking.

What We Deliver

• Qualified External Transport Manager
• Ongoing Operator Licence oversight
• Driver hours & tachograph management
• Vehicle maintenance monitoring
• Compliance auditing & reporting
• Practical transport management advice

Experienced Management When You Need It
 An External Transport Manager can provide professional oversight without the employment costs associated with a permanent salaried position.

Experienced management. Stronger compliance. Greater peace of mind.

Benefits of External Transport Managers

Qualified
Transport Managers

Access fully qualified and vetted Transport Managers with practical transport industry experience.

Operator
Licence Oversight

Our External Transport Management service can help Standard National and Standard International operators meet their Transport Manager requirements.

Practical
Transport Management

An external arrangement can avoid the employment costs associated with a permanent salaried Transport Manager.

Ongoing
Management

Transport Managers oversee key areas including driver hours, tachographs, vehicle maintenance and safety inspections.

Flexible
Support

External Transport Management can provide ongoing support or help where additional expertise or cover is required.

Compliance
Monitoring & Reporting

Benefit from ongoing auditing, monitoring and reporting to support effective transport management.

External Transport Management

Price on Application

Pricing depends on fleet size, Operator Licence type, operating centres, required Transport Manager hours, location and the complexity of the operation.

What Does An External Transport Manager Do?

An External Transport Manager takes on the responsibilities associated with managing the operator’s transport undertaking. Depending on the nature and requirements of the operation, this can include overseeing drivers’ hours and tachograph compliance, monitoring vehicle maintenance and safety inspections, reviewing driver compliance, and monitoring compliance records and any identified issues. The External Transport Manager can also provide transport management advice, identify areas requiring corrective action and support effective Operator Licence compliance, while maintaining effective and continuous management of the transport undertaking. The exact scope of the role will depend on the Operator Licence, fleet size, number of operating centres and the individual operational requirements of the business.

How Our External Transport Management Service Works

Initial Assessment

We discuss your Operator Licence, fleet, operating centres and current transport management arrangements.

Transport Manager Matching

We identify an appropriately qualified and experienced External Transport Manager based on your operational requirements.

Appointment & Nomination

Where appropriate, the Transport Manager can be nominated in accordance with the relevant Operator Licence requirements.

Ongoing Management

The External Transport Manager provides ongoing professional oversight appropriate to the operation and agreed responsibilities.

The level of involvement required will depend on factors such as vehicle numbers, operating centres, hours of operation, geographical spread and the nature of the transport operation.

Who May Need An External Transport Manager?

External Transport Management can be relevant to new Standard National and Standard International operators, as well as businesses that do not have an appropriately qualified Transport Manager in-house. It may also be suitable where an existing Transport Manager has resigned, where appropriate temporary or interim support is required, or where a business is reviewing its current transport management arrangements. Any External Transport Manager arrangement must be appropriate to the individual operator’s circumstances and meet the relevant requirements of the licensing authority.

External Transport Management Vs Compliance Management

These are different services.

An External Transport Manager undertakes the statutory Transport Manager role and is responsible for the effective and continuous management of the transport undertaking.

Compliance Management is an administrative and monitoring support service. It can help organise compliance records, monitor deadlines, analyse information and support the Operator and Transport Manager, but it does not replace the statutory responsibilities of the Operator or Transport Manager.

Short-Term & Interim Support

If your existing Transport Manager has resigned or you need temporary management support, we can discuss available options.

Any temporary or interim arrangement remains subject to the requirements of your Operator Licence, the Transport Manager’s existing commitments and, where applicable, approval by the licensing authority.

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FAQs Transport Management

Nationwide works with a network of qualified and experienced CPC Transport Managers. The appropriate Transport Manager will depend on your Operator Licence and operational requirements.
Yes. An operator can contract an appropriately qualified External Transport Manager, subject to the relevant Operator Licence and licensing requirements.
Yes. External Transport Management can be provided on an ongoing basis, with the level of involvement determined by the size and complexity of the transport operation.
Nationwide can discuss temporary or interim Transport Manager support where available. Any arrangement is subject to the Operator Licence requirements, the Transport Manager’s commitments and licensing authority requirements where applicable.
Yes. Nationwide also provides Operator Licence application and compliance support. External Transport Management requirements can be discussed as part of establishing the appropriate management arrangements for a new operation.
Yes. Nationwide works with qualified CPC Transport Managers who can provide support to Standard International operators. The appropriate arrangement will depend on the operator’s requirements.
Contact Nationwide to discuss your Operator Licence, fleet size, operating centres and Transport Manager requirements. We can then assess the type and level of External Transport Management support your operation requires.
There are regulatory limits on External Transport Manager arrangements, including limits relating to the number of operators and combined fleet size. Workload, geographical proximity and the ability to provide effective and continuous management also need to be considered.
An external arrangement can avoid some of the employment costs associated with a permanent salaried Transport Manager. The overall cost depends on the level of Transport Manager support your operation requires.
A Transport Manager is responsible for the effective and continuous management of the transport undertaking. Responsibilities can include drivers’ hours, tachographs, vehicle maintenance, driver compliance, safety inspections and associated records.
An External Transport Manager is a professionally competent Transport Manager contracted by an operator to manage its transport undertaking. The role carries the responsibilities associated with effective and continuous transport management.
Standard National and Standard International operators must have a professionally competent Transport Manager. An External Transport Manager can provide this role where the operator does not have the appropriate resource in-house.

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Nationwide Transport & Training has helped hundreds of HGV and PSV operators across the UK with Operator Licence applications, transport compliance, tachograph management, transport manager support and professional driver training. Read genuine feedback from businesses that trust us to keep them compliant and on the road.

Robert Harrison
We needed an External Transport Manager to provide ongoing support with our Operator Licence requirements and Nationwide made the whole process straightforward. Our Transport Manager is knowledgeable, professional and keeps us focused on the areas that require attention. It has given us a much more structured approach to managing our transport operation.
Martin Reynolds
Nationwide provided us with an experienced External Transport Manager who quickly got to grips with our operation. They have helped us improve the way we manage vehicle maintenance, drivers’ hours, tachographs and our compliance records. Communication has been excellent and we always know what actions need to be completed.
Diane Stewart
As our fleet expanded, we needed more experienced Transport Manager support but weren’t ready to employ someone full-time. Nationwide provided an External Transport Manager arrangement that suited the size of our business and gave us the professional support we needed as the operation grew.
Claire Mitchell
Our External Transport Manager has helped us review our existing procedures and identify areas where improvements were needed. We now have a much clearer structure around driver compliance, vehicle maintenance and record keeping. The ongoing support from Nationwide has been extremely valuable.