Operator Licence (O-Licence)
Record your Operator Licence details, set expiry dates, and track renewal deadlines. Required for vehicles over 3.5 tonnes used in commercial goods transport.
What is an Operator Licence?
An Operator Licence (O-Licence) is a legal requirement in the UK for operating goods vehicles over 3.5 tonnes gross vehicle weight for commercial purposes. It is issued by the Traffic Commissioner for your region (Traffic Area). There are three types: Restricted (own goods only, no hire or reward), Standard National (any goods, UK only), and Standard International (any goods, UK and abroad). You must not operate heavy vehicles without a valid O-Licence.
Licence Details
Enter the licence number and type as shown on your O-Licence document. The Licence Number and Max Vehicles are required fields.
Transport Manager
Record the nominated Transport Manager (CPC holder). Standard National and Standard International licences must have a nominated Transport Manager.
Dates
Enter the issue date, expiry/continuation date, and next renewal date. The expiry date triggers compliance alerts at 60, 30, and 14 days remaining.
Notes
Use the Notes field to record any conditions attached to the licence, previous variations, or reminders about upcoming compliance requirements.
Field Reference
| Field | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Licence Number | Yes | Official licence reference number. |
| Licence Type | Yes | Which class of licence you hold. |
| Traffic Area | No | The Traffic Commissioner region that issued the licence. |
| Max Vehicles | Yes | Number of vehicles authorised on the licence. |
| Max Trailers | No | Number of trailers authorised (if applicable). |
| Operating Centres | No | Number of operating centres on the licence. |
| Transport Manager Name | No | Nominated Transport Manager (CPC holder). |
| Issue Date | No | Date the licence was granted. |
| Expiry / Continuation Date | No | Date the licence expires or must be continued. |
| Next Renewal Date | No | Next application renewal deadline. |
| Notes | No | Free-text notes about the O-Licence. |