About Transportwise?
Transportwise was established in Shropshire 2009 by David Pryce following an accomplished career in operations and strategic transport management. We gained examination centre approval status in 2011 with Oxford, Cambridge & Royal Society of Arts (OCR). Alongside transportwise David was an examiner/author/marker for the Certificate of Professional Competence (Haulage) qualification between 2012 - 2019, and later with City & Guilds for their equivalent qualification. Our customers come from all aspects for the freight sector and include 4th generation haulage family members. Youngest 16yrs, oldest 74yrs, qualified accountants, a former college lecturer, a former DVSA manager, a retired HMRC inspector, an RNLI volunteer, qualified tachograph centre technician, a premiership football club scout, an inventor and many entrepreneurs are amongst our learners who originate mostly from the UK, plus Germany, France, Italy, Poland, Bulgaria, Romania, India, Sri Lanka, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and Anglesey. "I enjoy playing a small part in our learners success", say's David.
Delivered since 2009
Loaded for Ukraine - April 2022.. The first of eight humanitarian aid deliveries.
700+ Learner’s prepared for Transport Manager CPC qualification. 18 Public Inquiry cases successfully defended. Professionally representing goods vehicle Operators, Transport Managers and HGV drivers. 8 Deliveries of humanitarian aid to Ukraine. 75+ Transport Manager CPC Refresher Courses. Our certified courses are accepted by Traffic Commissioners. 55+ Operator Licence Awareness Training (OLAT) Courses. Our certified courses are accepted by Traffic Commissioners 100+ new goods vehicle operator licence applications or existing licence variations, completed. Advice & Consultation. Including strategic planning, tendering for contracts and fleet acquisition/disposal. Transport Manager. Internal & External appointments and introductions.
External Transport Manager Service
Dear Operator,
​Do you require the services of an External Transport Manager (ETM)?
If yes, then look no further, we have a database of qualified transport managers in England and Wales who are ready to be introduced to you.
We will carefully guide you during and beyond each ETM appointment.
The qualification, suitability and availability of our ETM's will be validated before introduction.
Call us today for confidential chat.
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Dear Qualified Transport Manager,
​Are you looking for an Transport Manager appointment for a Goods Vehicle Operator Licence (new application or existing), in the capacity of external Transport Manager (ETM).
If yes, then look no further, we will match with operators that will respect your qualification, professional time and provide you with access to their operations enabling continuous and effective control, whilst in practice.
We guide you during and beyond each appointment. Call us today for confidential chat.​
Service
Professional Representation
Head of Centre - David Pryce is accepted by Traffic Commissioners (TC) as professional representation for goods vehicle operators, transport managers and vocational drivers summoned to appear before the TC at Public Inquiry (PI).
David can also be present at a planned DVSA enforcement appointment, advise when a desk-based assessment (DBA) has been issued, review desk-based assessment reports (DBAR) and advise on necessary actions.
David understands that his career in transport management, acute legislative and compliance understanding and abundant knowledge of preparing for and attending PI, visits, and interviews.
Not easy due to confidentiality but David can ask previous clients to offer reference to his work.
So, if you have received a summons (hearing pack), then please do not delay, give us a call.
"The added pressure of leaving it late, the feeling of perceived defeat and high defence costs caused me to think about throwing the towel in". Steve - Shropshire (2021).
Compliance
Question. How often should conduct and internal compliance audit?
Answer (examples):
Routine internal quality policy.
Following a measurable decline in OCRS performance.
Following an incident or near-miss that left you breathless.
Following a change, long term absence or performance of a Transport Manager.
Before making an application for new or vary an existing operator licence.
Jonathan - Powys (2024), says "Even when I'd qualified as a Transport Manager and being granted an O'Licence, I was still unsure about being compliant. Dave provided coherent advice and practical tips, easing my mind. I know I can call him when necessary".
Strategic Support
Transportwise provide a range of ancillary services. These include:
Operator licence applications and checking/refining.
Temporary and permanent Transport Manager recruitment with referral.
Contract writing/tendering/pricing/validating
Asset/resource acquisition/disposal.
Strategic consulting and advocacy
"When I was offered an owner-driver franchise opportunity with a well known aggregate company, Transportwise provided necessary expertise and guidance from concept to gaining a five-year contract worth over £500k. I naively thought I knew enough". Robert - West Midlands (2024).