Understand the operation
How the business genuinely works, who owns each control and where information is held.
North West on-site support · UK-wide projects and remote delivery
Protect your Operator Licence before small gaps become costly problems.
External Transport Manager support across the North West, alongside UK-wide audits, Operator Licence applications, FORS preparation, bespoke policies, procedures, safe systems of work and specialist compliance projects—delivered on site, through Microsoft Teams or as a blended service.
- North West on-site priority
- UK-wide project support
- Digital or professionally printed documents
Based near ManchesterSupporting operators across the North West
Red to GreenOCRS improvement
No minorsFORS Silver outcome
8 weeksOperator Licence approval achieved
2 weeksFORS Bronze achieved
20+ yearsUK and European transport experience
RAG reportingClear audit priorities and ownership
Compliance that works in practice
The paperwork must match what actually happens
Weak compliance rarely comes from one missing document. It comes from systems that are not understood, reviewed or evidenced. MV looks beneath the policy wording to identify where the licence, vehicles, drivers and management control are exposed.
Identify the exposure
Separate immediate licence risks from wider performance and documentation weaknesses.
Make improvement stick
Assign actions, build evidence and introduce routine checks that remain active after the report.
Services
Transport compliance support built around your operation
Dedicated pages now explain each service properly, helping operators—and Google—understand exactly where MV can help.
Ongoing professional oversight
External Transport Manager
Practical, proactive external Transport Manager support for eligible operators in Manchester and the North West.
Explore service →Independent assurance
Compliance Audits
Structured operator compliance audits with clear evidence, Red-Amber-Green findings and a prioritised action plan.
Explore service →Applications and variations
Operator Licence Support
Support with new applications, variations, operating-centre preparation and the systems expected before operation.
Explore service →Bronze, Silver and Gold
FORS Preparation
Gap analysis, policies, evidence planning and readiness support for operators working toward or maintaining FORS.
Explore service →When scrutiny increases
DVSA & Traffic Commissioner Support
Evidence reviews, recovery plans and preparation support following enforcement concerns or formal regulatory attention.
Explore service →Ongoing compliance support
Retained Consultancy
Regular oversight, management reviews and practical support without adding another full-time senior transport role.
Explore service →UK-wide bespoke documents
Policies, Procedures & SSOW
Company-specific policies, procedures, driver handbooks, risk assessments and safe systems of work supplied digitally or professionally printed and delivered.
Explore service →Proven delivery
Practical recovery, not cosmetic compliance
The goal is not to create more paperwork. It is to give the operator control, make responsibilities clear and leave an evidence trail that stands up to scrutiny.
Red → GreenOCRS recovery over 18 months
Bronze → SilverFORS progression with no minor actions at Silver
Establish the real gaps
Review maintenance, drivers, systems and management control.
Introduce consistent checks
Build routines, responsibilities, reporting and action tracking.
Monitor performance
Deal with weak areas before they become repeated enforcement issues.
Mike ManningTransport Manager CPC · ISO 9001 Lead Auditor · ALLMI Appointed Person
Experience from the operator’s side
Direct, practical advice from someone who has carried the responsibility
Mike’s background covers senior transport management, Operator Licence applications, FORS, maintenance control, drivers’ hours, health and safety, cost reduction and operational improvement.
- Largest team managed: 41 people across drivers, managers and planners
- Transport budget experience of approximately £4 million
- Hands-on fleet, compliance and leadership experience
- Independent audit approach backed by ISO 9001 lead-auditor training
Building the next stage
Coming soon from MV
The website has been structured so the future compliance platform, walkaround app and Driver CPC training can be added without rebuilding the public site again.
Coming soon
Fleet Compliance Platform
Vehicle, driver, maintenance and training due dates in one live transport-office dashboard.
Coming soon
Driver Walkaround Check App
Online checks, defect photographs, rectification, VOR and a complete audit trail.
Coming soon
HGV Driver CPC Training
Practical transport-focused courses planned for drivers and small operators.
Digital compliance resources
Ready-made tools for busy transport teams
Editable policies, dashboards, handbooks, defect sheets and toolbox talks built for real UK operators.
Where and how MV works
North West presence. UK-wide capability.
Some services need regular local attendance. Others can be delivered anywhere in the country through Microsoft Teams, secure document exchange or planned site visits. The delivery method is agreed before work begins.
Regular on-site and ETM support
External Transport Manager appointments and recurring site-based support are focused on Greater Manchester and the wider North West, where travel remains practical enough for continuous and effective management.
See North West coverage →Teams, document and advisory work
Operator Licence applications, policy development, procedures, SSOW, driver handbooks, evidence reviews and many FORS workstreams can be completed nationally without unnecessary travel.
Explore bespoke documents →Face-to-face projects where needed
Audits, FORS visits, consultancy projects, lift-planning surveys and regulatory preparation can be delivered nationally. Mileage, travel time, accommodation and other agreed expenses are quoted clearly in advance.
Discuss a national project →North West areas regularly targeted
Rochdale, Manchester, Oldham, Bury, Bolton, Wigan, Stockport, Tameside, Trafford, Salford, Warrington, Lancashire, Cheshire, Merseyside and Cumbria, with nearby West Yorkshire considered where practical.
Frequently asked questions
Useful answers before we speak
Do you provide External Transport Manager support in Manchester?
Yes, subject to availability, due diligence, travel time and the requirements of the specific Operator Licence.
Can you audit an operation before a DVSA visit or FORS audit?
Yes. A structured review can identify weak evidence, inactive systems and practical gaps, followed by a prioritised action plan.
Do you help with new Operator Licence applications?
Yes. Support can cover the application, operating-centre preparation, maintenance arrangements and the practical controls required before operation.
Are you building an online compliance system?
Yes. The planned MV Fleet Compliance Platform and driver walkaround-check app are being designed around real transport operations. They are not yet available and are clearly marked as coming soon.
Can MV support operators outside the North West?
Yes. FORS preparation, Operator Licence applications, policy and procedure work, SSOW, driver handbooks, document reviews and consultancy projects can be delivered across the UK. Work is completed remotely where suitable or face to face with travel costs agreed in advance.
How are travel and hotel costs handled?
Where a national assignment requires attendance, the proposal sets out mileage, travel time, accommodation and any other reasonable expenses before the work is confirmed. There should be no surprise travel bill after the event.
Can policies and procedures be professionally printed?
Yes. Bespoke documents can be supplied as editable digital Word files and controlled PDFs. Professionally printed, bound and delivered copies can also be arranged at additional cost.
Straight answers. Practical action.
Protect the licence. Strengthen the operation.
Whether you need an ETM, an independent audit or help with an Operator Licence issue, start with a straightforward conversation.