Be your own boss

Be your own boss


1-Day Operator Licence Awareness Training Course (OLAT)


Apply for a vehicle operator licence and become your own boss!


You need an Operator’s Licence to use practically any HGV in the UK, but the application process can be hard to get right. To avoid delays, complications, or even conviction, find the right licence for your needs below and get expert help with your application now.


Option 1 - Standard National Operator’s Licence

A Standard National Operator's Licence is needed to operate vehicles weighing more than 3,500 kilograms to carry your own or other people's goods for hire or reward while in the UK.

While this legal requirement should be easy to satisfy, the O' licence application process can be fraught with pitfalls and often difficult to get right.

We provide expert support to potential, new or long-standing businesses, ranging from one vehicle owner-drivers to multiple-licence holders with large fleets.

Whatever your requirements - we can assist with your application and provide you with our expert guidance to get your vehicles on the road and remain compliant with your licence undertakings.

Option 2 - Restricted Operator's Licence

A Restricted Operator's Licence is required to operate vehicles weighing more than 3,500 kilograms to carry your own goods, for trade or business reasons, while in the UK or on international journeys.

Restricted Licence holders are not permitted to carry goods on behalf of others for hire or reward.

Restricted Licence applicants do not need to satisfy the professional competence requirement.

We provide expert support to potential, new or long-standing businesses, ranging from one vehicle owner-drivers to multiple-licence holders with large fleets.

Whatever your requirements - we can assist with your application and provide you with our expert guidance to get your vehicles on the road and remain compliant with your licence undertakings.

Option 3 - Standard International Operator's Licence

A Standard International Operator's Licence is needed to operate vehicles weighing more than 3,500 kilograms to carry your own or other people's goods for hire or reward while in the UK or on international journeys. Although this legal requirement should be easy to satisfy, it can be hard to successfully navigate the application process.

We provide expert support to potential, new or long-standing businesses, ranging from one vehicle owner-drivers to multiple-licence holders with large fleets.

Whatever your requirements - we can assist with your application and provide you with our expert guidance to get your vehicles on the road and remain compliant with your licence undertakings.

Get in touch with our friendly and experienced operator licensing team for help, support, and advice.

Call us now on 01375 671177

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