What does an external transport manager cost?

Pricing depends particularly on the fleet, driver count, starting position and support scope. Current available plans appear on the pricing page, followed by a concrete proposal after the intro call.

Is the external model legally available?

The external model is generally available when suitability, contractual terms, capacity limits and effective continuous management are secured for the operation.

Can I later move to my own competence?

A later change may be possible. Appointment, transfer of responsibility and authority communication must be managed without leaving a gap in oversight.

External transport management: from €480 / month.

Q: Are there costs in addition to the monthly fee?

The proposal identifies the agreed scope and any one-off or additional services. No service should be assumed to be included unless the proposal states it.

Transparent instead of simply saying ‘price on request’: see what determines the cost, what is included and why external transport management is usually more affordable than the alternatives.

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In short: there is no EU operator licence without an appointed transport manager, as required by Regulation (EC) No 1071/2009. The question is not whether to meet this obligation, but how to do so economically.

What determines the price

Three factors determine your monthly cost.

Every transport company is different, so after a short discussion we prepare a fixed-price quote. These three points matter:

Fleet size

More vehicles and drivers mean more supervision

Driving and rest times, driver files and vehicle documents all add to the workload as the fleet grows. Entry pricing follows the least expensive plan currently available.

Service scope

From core transport management to comprehensive support

Core transport management under Regulation 1071/2009 can be supplemented by training, document management and preparation for BALM inspections.

Starting position

Established operation or a new EU licence application

If we also support your licence application, we agree the scope beforehand. Official fees are paid directly to the authority.

The honest comparison

Three routes to professional competence – and what they cost.

External transport manager – from €480 / month

You appoint our professionally qualified transport manager by contract and notify the authority. The service is ready quickly, has predictable fixed costs and avoids employer risk.

Ready within days

Employed transport manager – typically €4,000+ / month

Salary, employer contributions, holidays, sickness and employment protection mean an in-house manager normally only becomes economical for larger fleets. Cover is needed if that person is absent.

Usually viable for large fleets

Your own professional competence examination

Training and examination can cost hundreds or more than a thousand euros, plus weeks of study alongside daily operations. Many founders begin externally and take the examination later.

Several weeks to months

Free initial consultation

from €480 / month

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Included in the service

What transport management includes

Appointment as transport manager with the licensing authority
Effective and continuous management under Regulation 1071/2009
Supervision of driving and rest times and driving personnel
Monitoring vehicle maintenance and inspection dates
Review of transport contracts and documents
Your contact for authorities and BALM inspections
A dedicated personal contact – no call centre

First-year calculation example

External transport manager: from €5,760
Employed transport manager (from €4,000/month): €48,000+
Your annual saving: up to €42,240

Employer contributions and holiday and sickness cover are additional for an employed transport manager. Your exact fixed price is stated in your personal quote.

FAQ · Costs & pricing

The most common questions about our pricing.

Why a starting price, and what will I pay?+

Entry pricing applies to small fleets requiring core transport management. Your exact price depends on fleet size and service scope. After a short discussion, you receive a written fixed-price quote.

Are there costs in addition to the monthly fee?+

Official fees are paid directly to the authority. We clarify in advance whether and how application support is charged.

Is an external transport manager legally equivalent?+

Yes. Regulation 1071/2009 expressly permits the contractual appointment of an external transport manager. They perform the same function and are officially named to the authority.

My transport manager is unavailable. How quickly can you take over?+

A short-notice takeover may be possible in urgent cases. Notify us promptly so availability, records and the authority process can be reviewed immediately.

Can I later obtain my own professional competence?+

Yes. Many customers start with external management and complete the examination later without time pressure. We can then support the change with the authority.