Operator Licence Awareness Training (OLAT)

OLAT is often requested or recommended by the Traffic Commissioner, especially following audits, changes in management, or compliance concerns. The training supports better compliance and helps reduce the risk of Public Inquiries, penalties, or licence action. It is designed for those responsible for operator licence compliance but not named as a transport manager on an operator's licence.

• Directors and business owners holding an operator's licence
• Transport managers and supervisors
• Senior staff responsible for compliance
• New operators or those following a Traffic Commissioner recommendation
• Anyone needing a compliance refresher

• Operator licence, undertakings, and conditions
• Roles and responsibilities of operators and directors
• Driver hours, tachographs, and working time
• Vehicle maintenance systems and defect reporting
• Prohibition notices and roadside enforcement
• Managing compliance records
• Traffic Commissioner inquiries and consequences of non-compliance

The consequences of failing to meet operator licence obligations can be severe — from financial penalties and vehicle prohibitions to licence revocation and director disqualification. OLAT helps your organisation build the knowledge needed to stay fully compliant.