Transport Operator Licensing ─ A practical guide for goods and passenger operators

This is an approachable, practical guide to transport operator licensing. It is for operators of both goods and passenger vehicles. The authors explain the more complex issues effectively for a non-legal readership.

Transport Operator Licensing takes operators through the whole process of licensing, looking at when licences are required, giving advice on applying for such licences, describing the undertakings that form part of the application, the systems that should be put in place to stay within the undertakings, as well as illustrating what happens when difficulties arise and how to deal with them. The text is simply and clearly written, so that it can be easily followed by both operators and transport managers. There are multiple examples within the text, to consolidate understanding of the topic. Appendices contain sample application forms with useful tips and advice on how to fill them in.

This invaluable guide for operators is easy to use, and sets out obligations in a clear manner, illustrating how to plan and operate a licence, whilst staying within the law.

Astra Emir is a barrister who has represented many haulage and coach companies and operators in both courts, tribunals and public inquiries. She has written several legal textbooks and articles, and is an academic and examiner for various bodies, including for the transport manager and driver CPC courses for the OCR exam board.

Mike Oliver is a legal executive and owner of Trans-Law, a specialist transport legal consultancy. He is a Chartered Member of the Institute of Logistics and Transport and a member of the FTA Greater London Freight Council, the CPT Schools Transport Committee, the CPT Claims and Insurance Group.