Transport regulation and operator licence retainer

Our specialist transport regulatory lawyers have been advising fleet operators and logistics companies for decades. Our clients range from FTSE 100 companies to owner-operators across all sectors of the economy, including: 

• Dedicated support for large goods vehicle operators and bus companies in the UK
• Holders of both standard, international, and restricted operator licences
• Directors, transport managers and professional drivers 

We understand that the operation of commercial vehicles can be one of the highest risk activities that any business undertakes. In the UK, commercial fleet operations are heavily regulated by a range of enforcement authorities, including: 

• The Office of the Traffic Commissioner 
• The Police
• The Health and Safety Executive
• The Environment Agency 

Safe, profitable, and successful fleet operations depend upon a robust and proactive compliance regime and the continuous and effective management of your fleet and operator licence. Indeed, for many businesses, their operator licence will be their most valuable asset.   

Weightmans is one of the very few top-40 law firms with a dedicated transport regulatory team. Our lawyers are therefore uniquely placed to help your business to navigate the regulatory landscape. 

Make long-term Compliance part of your operational strategy

Managing fleet risk isn’t just about ticking boxes – its about building resilience into your day-to-day operations. With our fixed-fee retainer, our Transport & Regulatory team becomes an extension of your business. From our award-winning digital audit tools to board-level training and policy development, our retainer clients benefit from ongoing, practical support that helps them stay ahead of regulatory obligations.

Explore our fixed-fee retainer support 

Find out how we can work alongside your transport, compliance, and leadership teams to protect your operator license and unlock operational confidence. Talk to our team.