Invergold West Midlands Transport Conference 2023
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At Invergold Associates, we provide expert consultancy to help transport operators across the UK achieve DVSA Earned Recognition status—a prestigious government-backed scheme designed to recognise and reward compliant, responsible, and forward-thinking transport businesses.
Miles Dorrington – Traffic Commissioner
Phil Breen – Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
Highways Agency
Birmingham City Council
Lloyds Bank
Warwickshire Cricket Ground (Chairman)
Dave Cooper – Specialist in Rolling Brake Tests
Chris Lee – Coaches & Buses Expert
WCS – Weight Distribution
Invergold West Midlands Transport Conference 2023
With over 17 years of experience at DVSA across Testing and Enforcement, Phil Breen brings deep insight into operator compliance and enforcement strategies. Formerly a Traffic Examiner, Phil now leads the DVSA Earned Recognition Scheme, a flagship initiative designed to streamline enforcement efforts by focusing on serious non-compliance and rewarding compliant operators with commercial and operational advantages.
The evolution and goals of the Earned Recognition Scheme
New audit standards and what compliance looks like for operators
Sector-specific modules (TfL, HS2, LPT2, Concrete, Guild of British Coach Operators, etc.)
The Road to Earned Recognition programme – supporting new operators from day one
Industry engagement and the role of new technologies in compliance and safety
At Invergold, we’re proud to be the trusted compliance partner for a growing network of respected names across the UK transport and logistics sector. From independent fleet operators to national haulage firms, our clients rely on our expertise to maintain safety, meet DVSA standards, and improve operational performance.