Fleet Compliance Audit Cost & Checklist
Understand what a fleet compliance audit costs and download our free DVSA-aligned checklist to keep your operation compliant.
How much does a fleet compliance audit cost?
The cost of a fleet compliance audit in the UK depends on the size of your fleet, the number of operating centres, and how comprehensive you want the review to be.
For most small-to-medium operators, prices start from £495 + VAT. Multi-centre and HGV-specific audits typically start from £1,200 + VAT.
Logan Logistics provides flexible packages for transport operators who need:
- One-off audit support before a DVSA or Traffic Commissioner review
- Annual or quarterly compliance audits for O-Licence renewals
- Post-Public Inquiry compliance recovery support
What affects the cost of a compliance audit?
Several factors influence your total audit fee:
- Fleet size and vehicle type – HGVs require deeper maintenance and tachograph analysis.
- Record-keeping systems – manual or digital processes affect time required for review.
- Site visits – multi-depot audits involve additional travel and reporting.
- Follow-up support – training or corrective-action plans can be included at a reduced rate.
All audits are delivered by qualified transport-management professionals with real operational experience.
Official DVSA reference: GOV.UK – Traffic Commissioner Guidance.
Why use a checklist before your audit?
A structured fleet compliance checklist helps ensure every key area of your transport operation meets DVSA standards before the formal audit.
The DVSA’s Guide to Maintaining Roadworthiness recommends keeping consistent maintenance, inspection and driver records.
Using a checklist reduces the risk of missing documentation or incomplete logs.
What to check before a DVSA audit
Use this summary before downloading our full checklist:
- Daily driver defect reports are completed and signed off
- Vehicle safety inspections carried out at correct intervals
- Tachograph data downloaded and analysed regularly
- Driver licence and CPC qualification checks documented
- Maintenance contracts, invoices and schedules stored correctly
- Operating-centre information matches O-Licence records
- Policies for loading, speed limits and roadside checks in place
Download your free Fleet Compliance Checklist (PDF)
We’ve created a modern, easy-to-follow checklist aligned with GOV.UK guidance.
It includes key inspection points, record-keeping notes and a scoring column so you can self-audit before a DVSA visit.
Download the checklist on this page.
Need help interpreting your results?
Once you’ve completed the checklist, our compliance team can review your findings and help close any gaps before an official inspection. We provide written reports, on-site audits and corrective-action training across the UK.
Contact Logan Logistics
Phone: 03306 339 233 | Email: info@loganlogistics.co.uk
Compliance Essentials for a Restricted Operator’s Licence
Holders of a Restricted Operator’s Licence are permitted to move only their own goods in vehicles over 3.5 tonnes, not goods for hire or reward. Despite being “restricted”, you are still subject to the same core obligations as Standard licence holders: vehicle road‑worthiness, driver entitlement, hours rules (if applicable) and robust record‑keeping. Audits may be undertaken by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) or the Office of the Traffic Commissioner, and failing to demonstrate compliance properly can lead to a licence being curtailed or revoked.
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