Standard National
Generally permits your own goods at home or abroad and carriage of other people’s goods for hire or reward in Great Britain. It requires appropriate professional competence.
Standard International
Permits your own goods and other people’s goods for hire or reward in Great Britain and internationally. International work can bring additional documentation and permit requirements.
Match the actual work
Light goods operations above 2.5 tonnes in qualifying European international hire-or-reward journeys can also fall within licensing. Check the actual vehicle-and-trailer combination and the nominated TM’s qualification and experience.
General guidance for Great Britain only, not a definitive decision for your circumstances. Refer to current GOV.UK goods-vehicle operator licensing guidance and Transport Manager guidance. Northern Ireland has a separate regulator and process.
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