Expert Support for Your Application
Obtaining a licence involves much more than filling in a form. Applicants must demonstrate appropriate financial resources, robust maintenance arrangements, suitable operating centres, and effective management systems. Total Transport Compliance provides dedicated one-to-one support to help you navigate every step of this process.
Restricted Licence
For businesses moving their own goods only. We explain the limitations and ensure your setup meets the required standards for own-account transport operations.
Standard National Licence
Essential if you transport goods for others within the UK for hire or reward. We help you meet the mandatory professional competence.
Standard International Licence
Required for international haulage. We guide you through the extra global requirements.
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Need advice on the right licence for your business?
Our team helps you understand the differences and advises on the most appropriate licence for your specific business goals.
How We Help You Succeed
Comprehensive support tailored to your unique business
Preparation & Evidence
We help gather supporting evidence, prepare Public Notices, set up VOL accounts, and review maintenance arrangements.
Liaison & TM Support
We support Transport Managers with TM1 forms and liaise with the Office of the Traffic Commissioner on your behalf.
Variations & Compliance
From varying existing licences to explaining correspondence, we ensure you understand your ongoing legal obligations.
Ready Before Submission
We review your readiness before submission, ensuring all systems are in place for when your licence is eventually granted.
We provide personal one-to-one guidance to ensure your business builds a compliant and sustainable operation from the very start.
Readiness Assessment
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- A vital first step to identify risks, financial standing concerns, Transport Manager issues, or maintenance gaps before you apply.
Why Choose Total Transport Compliance
- Benefit from over 11 years of experience within the Traffic Commissioner environment. We offer practical, realistic advice and personal support.
Full Application Support
- From information gathering to submission and outcome support, we manage the process so you can focus on running your business.
Clear Pricing & Professional Guidance
- Our transparent fees ensure you know exactly what to expect. We focus on building your compliance culture from the first day.
Service Pricing & Options
Choose the level of expert intervention your business needs.
Application Readiness Assessment
Fee: £125.
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This structured pre-application audit evaluates your proposed operation, finances, maintenance, operating centres, and Transport Manager arrangements (including critical TM1 requirements).
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We pinpoint unclear data, financial standing risks, or maintenance gaps that could damage your application. By identifying necessary actions early, we ensure a smoother process. You receive a comprehensive outcome report with clear next steps.
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The £125 fee is fully credited against our Full Application Support if you instruct us within 30 days.
What is included in Full Application Support
We provide end-to-end management: document checking, application preparation, submission support, and handling routine correspondence.
Our Experts
- With extensive experience supporting Traffic Commissioners and regulatory processes, we offer a unique perspective. Our focus is on practical, realistic advice that helps small and medium businesses navigate the complexity of the law without the stress.
Full Application Support fees vary based on complexity. A fixed fee quotation will be provided following your initial Readiness Assessment.
Full Application Support
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Starting from £325.
Once the Application Readiness Assessment confirms your business is prepared to proceed, we offer end-to-end management to take the stress out of the process. TTC handles every detail, including information gathering, reviewing financial evidence, maintenance arrangements, and operating centre details. We help organise all supporting documents, structure and check your application for accuracy, and support the online submission. Beyond submission, we assist in responding to routine correspondence and provide vital outcome support so you know exactly how to manage your licence once granted.
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