Introduction to Road Transport Operations

This 3-day course is designed for transport clerks, supervisors and first line managers with no formal transport training. It details the fundamentals of road transport legislation, as well as work-related road safety, workplace transport safety, road traffic regulations and competency standards required by transport professionals.

Price On Application

Logistics UK Member Price: £857

  • 3 day
  • Online (max 16 people)
  • Classroom (max 20 people)

Pricing

Public

Non members:

  • £975 (ex. VAT)

Members:

  • £857 (ex. VAT)

In-company

Highlights and Features

  • Promotes the confidence of front line staff by providing a basic understanding of relevant transport legislation.
  • Provides the information and tools to ensure compliance with current developments in road transport legislation.
  • Provides peace of mind that you are operating legally in compliance with the latest guidance from Traffic Commissioners.
  • Offers the opportunity to network with other industry professionals, sharing ideas and best practice.

Additional information

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3 day
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16
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20

Who Should Attend?

  • Those who are committing to their professional development as a transport professional to enhance skills and knowledge to progress in their transport career.
  • Restricted licence holders and transport professionals who do not require CPC holder status, but want to gain transport legislation knowledge to the latest standards.

Course content

  • Operator licensing system requirements.
  • Operator Compliance Risk Score (OCRS) and enforcement issues.
  • Drivers’ hours and working time and record keeping.
  • Vehicle maintenance systems and driver defect reporting.
  • Driver licensing and Driver CPC.
  • Workplace transport safety.
  • Technical standards.
  • National and international haulage operations.
  • Rules surrounding the movement of goods.
  • Road safety.
  • Business and financial management

Course dates & times

Course Title Start End Location Availability
Introduction to Road Transport Operations 09/12/2024 11/12/2024 Online 7
Introduction to Road Transport Operations 14/01/2025 16/01/2025 Online 13
Introduction to Road Transport Operations 04/02/2025 06/02/2025 Kenilworth 18
Introduction to Road Transport Operations 24/02/2025 26/02/2025 Tunbridge Wells 19
Introduction to Road Transport Operations 02/04/2025 04/04/2025 Barnsley 19
Introduction to Road Transport Operations 08/04/2025 10/04/2025 Online 16
Introduction to Road Transport Operations 30/04/2025 02/05/2025 Falkirk 20
Introduction to Road Transport Operations 02/06/2025 04/06/2025 Tunbridge Wells 20
Introduction to Road Transport Operations 08/07/2025 10/07/2025 Online 16
Introduction to Road Transport Operations 06/10/2025 08/10/2025 Online 16
Introduction to Road Transport Operations 13/10/2025 15/10/2025 Barnsley 20
Introduction to Road Transport Operations 22/10/2025 24/10/2025 Kenilworth 20
Introduction to Road Transport Operations 05/11/2025 07/11/2025 Falkirk 20

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