Specialist Freight Compliance & DGSA Retainers
Transparent, tailored proposals based on your fleet profile and operating centres. Direct access to an accredited DGSA and FORS Practitioner with no junior consultants or corporate overhead.
1. Statutory DGSA Retainers & Regulatory Compliance
Designed for hauliers, own-account construction firms, and logistics operators handling or moving dangerous goods (resins, paints, industrial gases, or fuel bowsers) needing to fulfill statutory duties under CDG 2009 and ADR 1.8.3.
Initial Setup & Compliance Audit
One-off complete depot review & classification benchmark.
- Safety Data Sheet (SDS) & UN classification check
- Review of consignor, carrier & loader obligations
- Dangerous goods packaging & segregation protocols
- Vehicle equipment & personal protective equipment check
- Written procedural benchmark report for management
External DGSA Annual Retainer
Ongoing statutory appointment under CDG 2009 / ADR 1.8.3.
- Formal Certificate of Appointment
- Ongoing compliance monitoring & management advice
- Mandatory Annual DGSA Statutory Report
- Statutory accident guidance & DfT reporting under ADR 1.8.5
- Continuous monitoring of biennial ADR rule updates
- Flexible invoicing options available
Combined Year 1 Package
Initial Baseline Audit + 12 Months Appointed Retainer.
- Full initial procedural & classification benchmark
- Full 12-month Statutory DGSA Retainer appointment
- Immediate certificate for operator records
- Tailored driver compliance reference checklists
- Year-round priority advisory access to qualified DGSA
2. Operational Fleet Audits, Gate Checks & Training
Physical, thorough assessments protecting your Operator’s Licence undertakings against DVSA prohibitions and Traffic Commissioner regulatory action.
Full On-Site Fleet Compliance Audit
Comprehensive on-site review of maintenance & driver records.
- Maintenance planner & PMI adherence audit
- Laden roller brake test pass rate verification
- Digital tacho downloading & infringement loops
- Driver entitlement, CPC & medical trails
- Written Traffic Commissioner RAG report for management
Depot Gate Check Session (05:30–08:30)
Unannounced early-morning physical yard attendance.
- Live observation of driver walkaround checks
- Physical inspection of tyres, torque tags & lights
- EN 12195 load restraint & strap condition checks
- Driver card, CPC & PPE verification
- Same-day exception report to Transport Manager
ADR Chapter 1.3 Driver Awareness Briefing
Depot on-site training for drivers & warehouse staff.
- Mandatory dangerous goods awareness training
- Tailored to client's specific cargo & UN classes
- Transport documentation & driver duty rules
- Safety protocols & equipment drills
- Statutory training certificates issued
FORS Bronze / Silver Readiness Packs
Full pre-audit gap analysis, policy creation, driver handbook drafting, and fuel/carbon/VRU safety data structuring. Right-first-time pass guidance.
Request FORS Proposal →Custom Transport IT & Defect Tracker Builds
Lightweight mobile web apps for daily walkaround defect reporting with photo upload and instant workshop alerts. Zero ongoing per-vehicle software subscriptions.
Request Custom IT Build →Need a Custom Retainer or Multiple Operating Centres?
We operate across London, Kent, Essex, Surrey, Sussex, and East of England. For multi-site operators or bespoke requirements, contact the principal directly.
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