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The Vehicle and Operator Services Agency ( VOSA ) has closed. It’s been replaced by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency ( DVSA ). DVSA services and information These services are now provided by DVSA : MOT and vehicle testing...
In a recent public inquiry, the Traffic Commissioner for the North West, Gerallt Evans, heard the case of Eric Sprakes trading as Sprakes Transport Services.
Information about becoming a goods vehicle operator, getting a goods vehicle licence and complying with regulations
You need a goods vehicle operator’s licence if your business uses goods…
There are 3 different types of operator’s licence for goods vehicles. The…
The goods vehicle operator licensing scheme is administered by the Driver…
When applying for a goods vehicle operator’s licence, you’ll have to pay:…
Your operating centre is where your vehicles are normally kept when not in…
You must keep your vehicles safe and in good condition at all times.…
If you employ or give work to drivers, you must check that they have the…
You can make changes to your goods vehicle operator’s licence once you…
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency carries out regular roadside…
You do not need a goods vehicle operator’s licence if your vehicle: was…
Find out the legal, financial and professional requirements for operators and managers, including extra duties for waste activity operators.
Overview of the vehicle operator licensing system.
Check which Authorised Economic Operator status you could apply for and their benefits if your business has role in the international supply chain.
How the Operator Compliance Risk Score (OCRS) system works and how vehicle operators should use it.
OCRS is used to calculate the risk of commercial vehicle operators not following the rules on roadworthiness and traffic - how the system works, what your score means and how it can change
Overview of the public service vehicle operator licensing system.
Use this form to register with the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) as a plant health professional operator.
Types of public service vehicle (PSV) operator licences, application forms and application guidance notes. Appealing a decision and making changes to your licence
Update your HGV or PSV operator licence (O licence), add more vehicles, increase your vehicle limit and add or remove a transport manager
Find out about the help you can get to run your business safely and efficiently if you've been a vehicle operator for less than 6 months.
Contact DVLA to get a digital tachograph company smart card - change, replace, renew a card
An online service for viewing test histories and roadside check reports for your commercial vehicles and checking your Operator Compliance Risk Score (OCRS)
Apply and pay for a HGV, PSV or interim operator licence (O licence) if you use vehicles to transport goods or passengers.
Find lorry and bus operators by name, address or licence number
How to claim funding from the Bus Service Operators Grant (BSOG).
Register so you can import or export regulated timber, wood products and bark, apply for export phytosanitary certificates, issue plant passports or apply ISPM15 marking.
Use this list to see if a business holds Authorised Economic Operator status with HMRC.
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