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Transport Manager CPC – Road Haulage

DMP Training is a Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) approved Learning Partner and exam centre.

Who is this course for?

This course is for anyone who wants to become a professionally qualified Transport Manager for a road haulage business.

You’ll need this qualification if you want to operate goods vehicles legally under an Operator’s Licence.

This course is suitable if you:

  • Want to become a qualified Transport Manager (CPC holder)
  • Need the CPC to meet Operator Licence requirements
  • Are moving into a transport, logistics, or fleet management role
  • Are an owner-operator responsible for compliance
  • Want to improve your career and earning potential
Holding a Transport Manager CPC is a legal requirement for most road haulage operations and is recognised across the UK and Europe.

What’s covered?

This course focuses on the legal, operational, and financial responsibilities of running a compliant haulage business. It follows the official syllabus and prepares you fully for the exams.

Topics include:

Operator licensing and transport law
The legal responsibilities of a Transport Manager
Drivers’ hours, tachographs, and working time rules
Vehicle maintenance and roadworthiness
Health, safety, and risk management
Transport operations and compliance
Business and financial management
Managing drivers, vehicles, and records

Entry requirements

  • No formal qualifications required
  • A good standard of spoken and written English
  • Basic maths skills (the exams include calculations)
  • Suitable for both new entrants and experienced professionals

Course length

Duration
2 weeks
Training days
Tuesday to Friday (both weeks)
Total
8 training days
Time
08:30 – 16:00

Exams

Exams: The Tuesday after the course finishes

You’ll sit two exams on the same day:

  • Multiple-choice exam 2 hours
  • Case study exam 2 hours 15 minutes

Breaks are provided between exams.

What you’ll gain

By completing this course, you’ll achieve:

A nationally recognised Transport Manager CPC qualification
The legal authority to act as a Transport Manager
Eligibility to be named on an Operator’s Licence
Confidence in running a compliant transport operation
Strong knowledge of transport law, safety, and finance
Improved career prospects in transport and logistics

Qualification awarded

  • Transport Manager Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) – Road Haulage
  • Awarded by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT)
  • Recognised across the UK and Europe
  • Valid indefinitely

Transport Manager Refresher

Also delivered as a CILT Learning Partner, this course supports ongoing compliance and professional competence for Transport Managers and those responsible for maintaining operator licence standards.

Duration: 2 days

Operator Licence Awareness Course (OLAC) for Road Haulage and Passenger Transport Operators

The Operator Licence Awareness Training Course (OLAC) is a one-day course aimed at Transport Managers, middle management and any staff responsible for maintaining the company "O" Licence as well as Restricted Licence Operators who require basic systems training and best practice guidance.

The Senior Traffic Commissioners Statutory Document No. 3 version 7.1 November 2020 'TRANSPORT MANAGERS' page 28 section 6 says:

'Member States may require persons who possess a certificate of professional competence, but who have not managed a road haulage undertaking or a road passenger transport undertaking in the last 5 years, to undertake retraining in order to update their knowledge regarding the current developments of the legislation referred to in Part I of Annex I.'

Statutory guidance

See Statutory Document 3: transport managers
OLAC

This means that as an operator, you should ensure that a Transport Manager nominated on your licence (Standard Licence holders) is fully qualified and up to date with their training.

Similarly, if you are an operator or manager who has responsibility for a transport operation, this course will provide you with the knowledge and understanding of the statutory requirement for the continuous and effective management of the transport operations and the importance of ensuring compliance with the Operator Licence undertakings and obligations.

OLAC

DMP Training UK Ltd is a JAUPT, CILT and OCR accredited training centre and our OLAC & Transport Manager Refresher training courses are accepted by the Traffic Commissioners.

The OLAC follows a set schedule and covers several main points to ensure that you and your staff receive the correct and up to date information. The following subjects are covered in detail:

  • Operator Licensing Undertakings
  • Drivers' Hours, WTD & Record Keeping
  • Maintenance Schedules & Record Keeping
  • Safe Loading of Vehicles Basic Requirements
  • Mechanical Conditions & Enforcement
  • Maintaining your OCRS score
  • Driver Licence Checks (And Driver CPC)

The Operator Licence Awareness course is often an undertaking given by the Traffic Commissioner to the business owners if they feel your business would benefit from a knowledge update. This course is also an excellent starting point for people who are looking to prepare to gain the Transport Manager CPC qualification.

Course Duration: One day

Operator Licence Awareness Course