companies per transport manager is the legal upper limit for reliable external supervision.
EU licence · Transport manager · Compliance
Your fast and reliable route to an EU licence. Professionally supported. Digitally in control.
Our IHK-qualified external transport managers guide you safely towards your EU licence. Our unique digital platform then helps ensure that every deadline stays under control.
No obligation · Clear process · Personal contact
Your route to the EU licence
EU Community licence · §3 GüKG
5steps
- 1We assess your situationWhat do you already have? What is still missing?
- 2We arrange a transport managerProfessionally qualified and from our network
- 3We collect all documentsPrepared completely for the authority
- 4We submit the applicationWe answer the authority’s questions
- 5You receive the licenceAnd can start operating
We support you.All details
Apply for an EU licence
We guide you to your own EU licence in five steps – including your new external transport manager.
See how the application worksDo you already hold an EU licence?Find an external transport manager
If your transport manager is leaving or you need a new one, we can appoint a qualified professional at short notice.
Find a transport managerAre you a transport manager?Mandates through our network
If you hold the professional qualification and have capacity, join our transport-manager network.
Join the networkIHK competence verified
Organised nationwide
§3 GüKG in focus
Supports EU Regulation 1071/2009
Apply for an EU licence
Five clear steps to your EU Community licence.
Commercial road haulage with vehicles over 3.5 tonnes requires the relevant German permit or EU licence. We guide you through every step.
- 1
We assess your situation
We identify what is already in place and what is still missing.
- 2
We arrange a transport manager
We select an IHK-qualified professional suited to your operation.
- 3
We collect all documents
We organise the required evidence and prepare the application.
- 4
We apply for the EU licence
We submit the application and support authority follow-up questions.
- 5
You receive the licence and can start operating
After approval, we remain at your side for ongoing transport management.
External transport management
The real work begins after the licence is issued.
verkehrsleiter24 provides your external transport manager, who actively and continuously directs transport activities and makes that work traceable in the platform.
Support driving and rest-time processes
Responsibilities, anomalies and required actions are managed operationally. Tachograph analysis remains a separate specialist process.
Keep fleet deadlines under control
Vehicle inspections, driving-licence checks and maintenance deadlines are identified early.
Support authority and BALM checks
Activity records, corrective actions and decisions are ready when an inspection takes place.
Train driving personnel
Regular instruction on social rules and load securing is documented and available as evidence.
vehicles maximum may be managed by one external transport manager in total.
Light commercial vehicles too require an EU licence for international transport since May 2022.
Our highlight – included for our customers
Your portal: fleet, drivers and deadlines in one place.
verkehrsleiter24 provides more than a transport manager. Customers receive their own portal for managing the operation digitally.
Manage fleet and drivers
Record every vehicle and driver in one click – clearly organised and always up to date.
Keep every document and date together
Inspections, driving licences and driver cards are assigned to the correct vehicle or driver, and the portal reminds you of every deadline.
Track drivers live
See where your vehicles are at any time – without having to call.
Communicate with drivers
Communicate directly with your drivers through the driver app and customer portal.
portal.verkehrsleiter24.de
12Vehicles
15Drivers
3Open deadlines
| Vehicle | Driver | MOT | Safety check | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K-VL 883 | J. Weber | 08/2026 | 02/2026 | due soon |
| K-VL 1207 | A. Kowalski | 03/2027 | 09/2026 | on track |
| K-VL 2024 | M. Yilmaz | 11/2026 | 05/2026 | on track |
GPS · Live
J. Weber · on the roadI will be at the ramp in 20 minutes.Reply
The driver app
And your drivers? Everything is on their phone.
Your drivers receive the driver app. Highlights include departure checks, GPS tracking and communication with the office.
Departure check
Before departure, the driver checks every item; the result appears immediately in the portal and for the transport manager.
GPS functionality
The app reports its position automatically, so you can see where vehicles are in the portal.
Communication with the office
Messages run directly through the app, keeping drivers and the office connected without telephone chains.
verkehrsleiter24 · Fahrer-App
Departure check
K-VL 2024 · Driver: J. Weber · 06:45
0 / 6 checked
- Lights and indicators
- Tyres and wheels
- Visual brake check
- Load securing
- Driver card inserted
- Freight documents complete
✓ Check completed – sent to portal
Live map3 vehicles on the road
Position, driver and status for every vehicle – live in the portal.
One system instead of scattered tools
Responsibility takes more than a name on paper.
You can also find individual external transport managers on the market, for example through classified adverts. The difference is what stands behind them. Compare for yourself:
Individual transport managere.g. through classified adverts
Recommendedverkehrsleiter24.deTransport manager + portal + app
IHK-qualified transport managerAppointment under §3 GüKG
~Qualified, with quality depending on the individual
✓IHK-qualified and selected from our network
Cover during absenceIllness, holiday or termination
✗If the person is unavailable, your licence is at risk
✓Network replacement keeps your operation running
Digital customer portalFleet, drivers and documents
✗Usually email, spreadsheets and paper files
✓Everything in one place, included for customers
Deadline remindersInspections, licences and driver cards
✗Depends on one person's memory
✓The portal automatically reminds you of every deadline
Driver appDeparture checks, GPS and chat
✗Generally not available
✓Included for all your drivers
Evidence for authoritiesActivity records and checks
~Often incomplete and scattered
✓Exportable and presentable with one click
Contracts and billingClearly regulated rather than informal
~Negotiable and often without clear terms
✓Clear contracts and transparent billing
This comparison describes typical arrangements involving individual external transport managers without their own system; services may differ in individual cases.
One price. Everything included.
The complete service at a predictable monthly price.
Starter
from €399 / month plus VAT
One contract, one contact and one price, tailored to your fleet size and support scope and agreed during the free introductory call.
Get startedSee all pricing detailsEU licence application support
- ✓Assessment of your requirements
- ✓Document checklist and preparation
- ✓Support through to licence approval
External transport management
- ✓IHK-qualified transport manager
- ✓Continuous and effective management
- ✓Network cover during absence
Customer portal – all functions
- ✓Manage fleet and drivers
- ✓Documents and deadlines in one place
- ✓Automatic deadline reminders
- ✓Evidence for authorities in one click
Driver app – all functions
- ✓Digital departure checks
- ✓Automatic GPS location
- ✓Communication with the office
- ✓Results immediately visible in the portal
Customer stories
Why operators trust us.
„We had arranged a transport manager ourselves and thought everything was in place. Then the letter from the authority arrived: our transport manager had been rejected and we were given a deadline. Our vehicles and contracts depended on it — I did not sleep well during that period, if I am honest. I spoke to someone at Verkehrsleiter24 that same day, and they immediately understood the situation. They provided one of their own transport managers and handled all correspondence with the authority — every question and every follow-up. All I had to do was sign. What I had been unable to resolve for weeks was finally taken care of.“
V. IvanovRVD Transport
✓Verified„When taking over a business from insolvency, every hour counts: 33 vehicles, active contracts and drivers who need to be paid — and we had no transport manager. One call to Verkehrsleiter24, and within a few days the appointment of a new transport manager had been completed with the authority. Without that speed, the takeover would not have been possible in this form.“
J. BergweilerRoadCargo Dederich GmbH
✓Verified„For years, I had only operated as a courier service. Then I had the opportunity to take on a major HGV transport contract for a parcel delivery company — an entirely different level. But we had no truck, no transport manager and no EU licence. I was ready to turn it down because everyone said it would take forever. Verkehrsleiter24 provided a transport manager, clarified everything with the authority in Hanover and secured the licences for both vehicles. Without them, I would have had to reject the contract — that is the honest truth.“
S. ShahGul Logistik GmbH & Co. KG
✓VerifiedFor transport managers
You have the qualification. We bring the mandates.
Do you hold the professional competence qualification for road haulage and have spare capacity? Join our network: we match you with suitable businesses and take care of the supporting administration.
Mandates in your region
We match you with businesses within practical reach of your home, so effective on-site management works in practice.
Contracts and back office included
Appointments, contracts, billing and authority communication run through us in a structured way, leaving you free to focus on professional management.
Digital working environment
Manage deadlines, checks and activity records in the platform so your work remains demonstrable to businesses and authorities.
Frequently asked questions
What to know before an intro call.
Who is an external transport manager suitable for?+
The service is intended for road freight operators that want to organise professional transport management externally. We assess whether the model fits your operation and licensing requirements.
Does the platform replace the transport manager?+
No. It creates a shared workspace, highlights relevant deadlines and documents processes. Professional decisions and actual supervision remain the transport manager’s responsibility.
Which areas does the platform support?+
These include driver and vehicle records, selected deadlines, required documents, document reviews, corrective actions, agreements, messaging and activity records. From uploaded driver-card files (.ddd) the platform also generates automatic driving- and rest-time hints; the final assessment stays with the transport manager.
How does onboarding begin?+
After a no-obligation intro call, you receive a clear path for documents, agreements, appointment and portal activation. Access is activated after the required information has been reviewed.
Personally available
How to reach us.
Speak directly with our team or send a no-obligation access request.