Our programs are grouped into key areas covering driver behaviour, commercial transport, fleet safety, leadership development, and wellness support. Each program is available as open courses, in-house corporate training, or customised delivery based on organisational needs.
1. CPC Refresher for Freight Operators
Program Overview
This CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence) course has been developed for transport professionals who would like refresher training on the key operational areas within the road haulage CPC syllabus, incorporating changes to the legislation.
Key Modules:
Drivers’ hours and working time.
Managing record-keeping requirements.
Operator licensing.
Driver licensing.
Operator Compliance Risk Score (OCRS) and enforcement issues.
Maintenance systems and procedures.
Driver CPC.
Who Should Attend:
Anyone who wishes to update their transport legislation knowledge to the latest standards.
Transport professionals committed to proactive continuing professional development (CPD).
Operators who are required to complete refresher training at the direction of a Traffic Commissioner.
Transport Managers who have not been active in the role for a period of time are expected to complete a two-day CPC Refresher course.
Transport professionals who would like refresher training on the key operational areas within the CPC syllabus, incorporating any recent changes to legislation.
Highlights and Features:
Provides the information and tools to ensure you are up-to-date with the 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.
On-site (in-house) corporate training
2. Operator Licence Awareness Training – OLAT
Program Overview
This course is designed to help transport professionals at any level develop an active role in ensuring legal compliance within their operation. It provides an overview of the operator licensing system and details the fundamental undertakings that apply to operators.
Key Modules:
Operator licensing.
Maintenance systems.
Driver licensing.
Incident reporting.
Managing the licence.
Drivers’ hours and record keeping.
Road safety.
Who Should Attend:
Anyone who wishes to update their transport legislation knowledge to the latest standards.
Transport professionals committed to proactive continuing professional development (CPD).
Candidates preparing to attend a Transport Manager CPC course.
Operators who are required to complete refresher training when directed by a Traffic Commissioner.
Program Outcomes
Participants will be able to:
Identify and respond to road hazards effectively
Apply defensive driving techniques in real-world conditions
Reduce accidents, vehicle damage, and operational risks
Support fleet safety policies and compliance requirements
3. Transport Manager CPC – Road Haulage
Program Overview
The Transport Manager CPC – Road Haulage course is designed to equip individuals with the knowledge and competencies required to effectively manage road transport operations in compliance with legal, safety, and operational standards.
This program prepares learners to take on the role of a professional transport manager by developing their understanding of transport legislation, fleet operations, financial management, and road safety. It is ideal for individuals responsible for overseeing commercial vehicle operations and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements in the road haulage sector.
Key Modules:
Civil law
Fiscal law
Access to the market
Technical standards and technical aspects of operation.
Commercial law
Social law
Business and financial management of the undertaking
Road safety
4. Operator Licence Awareness Training – OLAT
Program Overview
This course is designed to help transport professionals at any level develop an active role in ensuring legal compliance within their operation. It provides an overview of the operator licensing system and details the fundamental undertakings that apply to operators.
Key Modules:
Operator licensing.
Maintaining systems.
Driver licensing.
Incident reporting.
Managing the licence.
Drivers’ hours and record keeping.
Road safety.
Who Should Attend
Anyone who wishes to update their transport legislation knowledge to the latest standards.
Transport professionals committed to proactive continuing professional development (CPD).
Candidates preparing to attend a Transport Manager CPC course.
Operators who are required to complete refresher training when directed by a Traffic Commissioner.
Completing this program will help you:
Up-to-date knowledge and the notification of future developments in 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.
5. Introduction to Road Transport Operations
Program Overview
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.
Key Modules:
Operator licensing system requirements.
Drivers’ hours and working time and record keeping.
Driver licensing and Driver CPC.
Operator Compliance Risk Score (OCRS) and enforcement issues.
Vehicle maintenance systems and driver defect reporting.
Workplace transport safety
National and international haulage operations.
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.
6. Management of Drivers’ Hours and Records (1 Day)
Program Overview
This course examines the legal framework of drivers’ hours and records legislation. Although many operations now utilise sophisticated tachograph analysis software, problems can arise when drivers ask to interrogate these records or when incorrect data is produced. This course highlights the complexities that the drivers’ hours rules create, particularly the relationship between the hours’ rules and parallel ‘working time regulations’.
Key Modules:
Legislation on drivers’ hours.
Working time regulations
Analysis and problem solving.
Implications of running two systems simultaneously.
Legislation on domestic drivers’ hours.
Employer and driver obligations and rights.
Best practice for monitoring compliance.
Management of analogue and digital tachographs.
Who Should Attend
Anyone who wishes to learn about drivers’ hours rules and the relationship with working time regulations.
Transport professionals committed to proactive continuing professional development (CPD) to enhance their abilities.
Highlights and Features:
Increased confidence when having complex discussions with drivers and/or managers relating to drivers’ hours rules
Knowledge about where to find the answers to complex issues or operational anomalies.
Offers the opportunity to network with other industry professionals; sharing ideas and best practice.
7. Operator Licence Awareness Training – Directors( 1 Day)
This course is designed to help directors and senior managers understand the importance of ensuring legal compliance within their operation. It provides an overview of the operator licensing system and details the fundamental undertakings that apply to operators.
Course content:
The responsibilities and accountabilities under the Operator Licensing system.
The powers of enforcement agencies.
The importance of managing fleet safety.
Who Should Attend?
Directors and senior managers responsible for managing the operator licence.
Highlights and Features:
Up-to-date knowledge and the notification of future developments in transport legislation.
Provides peace of mind that you are operating legally in compliance with the latest guidance from Traffic Commissioners.
Provides a summary of Director and organisational responsibilities with regards to effective management of the Operator Licence.
Delivery Modes
- Open Public Courses
- Online Training
- In-House Corporate Training
- Customised Organisational Programs
8. Certificate in Driver Recruitment Directors( 2 Days)
This course is tailor-made for professionals working in agency environments with the responsibility of recruiting and supervising transport operatives to fulfill customer demand. By enrolling in this comprehensive training program, you’ll demonstrate your commitment to ensuring compliance with industry regulations, reassuring your customers of your dedication to high standards.
Course content:
The responsibilities and accountabilities under the Operator Licensing system.
The powers of enforcement agencies.
The importance of managing fleet safety.
Who Should Attend?
Those recruiting and supervising transport operatives in the transport industry.
Those with no formal transport training who wish to demonstrate effective compliance skills.
Member companies of the Logistics UK Driver Agency Scheme.
Highlights and Features:
Understand the importance of the operator’s licence and how to help your client stay compliant.
Evolve professional relationship with clients.
Understand the responsibilities for reporting accidents and incidents involving your drivers, and the requirements of transport legislation
Feel more empowered to assist drivers with transport related queries.
Delivery Modes
- Open Public Courses
- Online Training
- In-House Corporate Training
- Customised Organisational Programs
9. Passenger Operator Licence Awareness Training – POLAT ( 1 Day)
This course is designed to help transport professionals at any level develop an active role in ensuring legal compliance within their passenger operation. The course provides an overview of the operator licensing system and details the fundamental undertakings that apply to operators.
Who Should Attend?
Anyone who wishes to update their transport legislation knowledge to the latest standards.
Transport professionals committed to proactive continuing professional development (CPD).
Aspiring transport managers.
Candidates preparing to attend Transport Manager CPC course.
Operators who are required to complete refresher training at the direction of a Traffic Commissioner
Course content:
Operator licence undertakings.
The Operator Compliance Risk Score (OCRS) System.
An overview of drivers’ hours, working time and records.
The role of the enforcement authorities.
The Guide to Maintaining Roadworthiness.
Driver licensing system.
Driver CPC.
Highlights and Features:
Up-to-date knowledge and the notification of future developments in passenger transport legislation
Evolve professional relationship with clients.
Understand the responsibilities for reporting accidents and incidents involving your drivers, 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
Delivery Modes
- Open Public Courses
- Online Training
- In-House Corporate Training
- Customised Organisational Programs
10. Driver CPC – Your Safety Matters ( 1 Day)
This course is designed to promote understanding of health and safety in the workplace. Team building interactive workshop sessions feature a variety of health and safety related situations that focus on actions, beliefs and consequences to engage and raise awareness, thus reducing the risk of incident.
Who Should Attend?
For vocational drivers wishing to take 35 hours of periodic training to keep their Driver Certificate of Professional Competence.
Course content:
Incident prevention, safe systems of work and risk assessment.
Reducing the risk: vehicle, trailer and load safety..
Industry guidance and approved codes of practice.
Work related transport safety (in the depot and on the road)..
Health and safety legislation that affects a driver’s role in the workplace.
Highlights and Features:
To encourage a positive workplace safety culture within your organisation and create a safer work environment.
Highlights responsibilities covered by all aspects of health and safety legislation
Understand the responsibilities for reporting accidents and incidents involving your drivers, Offers clear advice on industry best practice
Offers clear advice on industry best practice
Delivery Modes
- Open Public Courses
- Online Training
- In-House Corporate Training
- Customised Organisational Programs
11. Dangerous Goods Awareness (1 Day)
Staff employed by vehicle operators whose duties concern the carriage of dangerous goods by road are required to receive training appropriate to their responsibilities. This course is designed to assist in the provision of general awareness safety training and should be refreshed periodically to demonstrate compliance.
Who Should Attend?
Anyone (other than those in scope of ADR) involved in the carriage of dangerous goods, either directly or indirectly.
Course content:
Multi-modal regulatory overview.
General principles of classifications and identification.
Product containment:
Packages and gas cylinders.
Despatch and documentation procedures.
Highlights and Features:
Up-to-date knowledge and notification of future.
Developments in dangerous goods legislation.
Peace of mind that you are satisfying your statutory responsibilities.
12. Dangerous Goods Awareness (Blended) (1 Day)
Staff employed by vehicle operators whose duties concern the carriage of dangerous goods by road are required to receive training appropriate to their responsibilities. This blended learning course is designed to assist in the provision of function safety training and should be refreshed periodically to demonstrate compliance.
Who Should Attend?
Anyone (other than those in scope of ADR) involved in the carriage of dangerous goods, either directly or indirectly (example roles may be: managers, consignors, carriers, pickers, packers, loaders, warehouse operatives, supervisors, consignees)
Course content:
earners can access an introduction to Dangerous Goods eLearning module by logging into our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE). The module must be completed in advance of webinar attendance.
Highlights and Features:
The e-learning module is designed to summarise the requirements of transporting dangerous goods by road.
Developments in dangerous goods legislation.
Peace of mind that you are satisfying your statutory responsibilities.
13. Dangerous Goods Safety Adviser e-Workshop (1 Day)
Providing legislative and best practice guidance to those involved in the carriage of dangerous goods, this course meets the requirements of general awareness safety training and should be refreshed periodically to demonstrate compliance. Perfect for anyone (other than those in scope of ADR) involved in the carriage of dangerous goods, either directly or indirectly.
Who Should Attend?
Anyone (other than those in scope of ADR) involved in the carriage of dangerous goods, either directly or indirectly.
Course content:
Regulatory framework – multi modal with emphasis on road transport.
General principles of classification and identification.
Product containment.
Dispatch and documentation procedures.
Generic and bespoke training requirements.
Role of a Dangerous Goods Safety Adviser ( DGSA).
Powers of enforcement authorities.
Highlights and Features:
Provide you with a clear understanding of the principles of the legislation.
Enable you to identify the level of training required within your dangerous good operation, e.g. function specific.
Give you peace of mind that you are satisfying your regulatory responsibilities to demonstrate compliance with the enforcement authorities.
14. ADR Driver Training Certificate (DTC) – Initial (4-5 Days)
To be legally qualified to drive a vehicle carrying in-scope dangerous goods, a driver must be in possession of an ADR Driver Training Certificate issued under appropriate GB or NI regulations. An ADR Driver Training Certificate is valid for five years from the date of issue.
The regulations require drivers engaged in the carriage of dangerous goods to be given adequate instruction and training. This is to enable them to understand the nature of the dangers to which particular dangerous goods being carried may give rise, the action to be taken in an emergency concerning them and their duties under the Health & Safety at Work, etc Act.
To qualify for an ADR Driver Training Certificate, drivers must undertake a course of training at a centre approved by the Department for Transport and pass the examinations relevant to the classes of dangerous goods to be carried.
Who Should Attend?
All drivers of vehicles within scope of the carriage of dangerous goods regulations.
Course content:
Knowledge and skills necessary within drivers’ core operational duties.
Practical application of health and safety techniques
Specialist knowledge and skills when carrying dangerous goods in packages and/or bulk
Know actions to take in the event of an incident.
Preventative and safety measures appropriate to various types of hazards in classes 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8.
Highlights and Features:
Satisfies legal responsibilities in respect of the carriage of dangerous goods.
Tutor led course attendance via remote webinar.
Qualifies for up to 28 hours of Driver CPC upload
Attending our approved centres enables completion of online examinations and results.
15. ADR Driver Training Certificate – Refresher (3 Days)
This course is for drivers of vehicles carrying dangerous goods who hold a Driver Training Certificate (DTC) which is due to expire. Refresher training and examination must be undertaken at least 6 weeks prior to the expiry date of the DTC. Drivers can, however, attend approved courses up to 12 months prior to the expiry date of the DTC and on successful completion, the new DTC will commence from the expiry date of the original certificate. Logistics UK recommends that all drivers attend approved courses well in advance of the expiry date of the DTC.
ADR Refresher training qualifies for 7 hours Driver CPC.
Who Should Attend?
Drivers of vehicles carrying dangerous goods who hold a Driver Training Certificate (DTC) which is due to expire.
Course content:
Knowledge and skills necessary within drivers’ core operational duties.
Practical application of health and safety techniques
Specialist knowledge and skills when carrying dangerous goods in packages and/or bulk
Know actions to take in the event of an incident.
Preventative and safety measures appropriate to various types of hazards in classes 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8.
Highlights and Features:
Satisfies legal responsibilities in respect of the carriage of dangerous goods.
Tutor led course attendance via remote webinar.
Qualifies for up to 28 hours of Driver CPC upload
Attending our approved centres enables completion of online examinations and results.
16. Receiving Deliveries of Petroleum Products (1 Day)
This 1 day in-company course will emphasise the importance of understanding the legislation, risks and hazards associated with receiving deliveries of petroleum products on site.
Who Should Attend?
Anyone involved in the receipt and unloading of petrol at filling stations and storage locations, including site operators and road transport operators.
Course content:
Legislation overview
Risk assessments and safe systems of work
Preparing the site for receiving deliveries
Hazards and Dangers of petroleum products.
Responsibility and liability of employers and employees
Documentation and record keeping.
Highlights and Features:
Know the importance of risk assessment.
Understand the roles and responsibilities of the various parties involved in petrol delivery.
Keep up to date with legislation and approved codes of practice.
Peace of mind that you are complying with statutory responsibilities.
17. Driver CPC – Your Vehicle Matters (1 Day)
This course is designed to promote the understanding of maintaining the vehicle fleet in a safe and roadworthy condition. Interactive workshop sessions feature a variety of maintenance and safety of loads related situations that focus on actions, beliefs and consequences.
Who Should Attend?
For vocational drivers wishing to take 35 hours of periodic training to keep their Driver Certificate of Professional Competence.
Course content:
Think Smart – Professional Driver Social, Legal, Moral and Environmental Responsibilities.
Load Smart – Load Security. Enforcement – Powers and Penalties.
Check Smart – Vehicle and Trailer Roadworthiness.
Wheel of Unfortunate Events – Case Studies.
Responsibility and liability of employers and employees
Documentation and record keeping.
Highlights and Features:
Gain a full appreciation of how compliance of vehicle and load safety relates to the operator licence obligations and vocational driving licences.
Offers comprehensive guidance on how to conduct an effective vehicle walk around check.
Understanding of best practices surrounding the principles of safe loading of goods vehicles.
Understand the consequences for driver conduct and operator licensing in the event of non-compliance.
18. Driver CPC – Your Environment Matters (1 Day)
To support the industry’s Net Zero emissions goal, this course aims to enhance professional driver safety and fuel efficiency. By reducing operational CO2 emissions, organisations can play a vital role in lowering greenhouse gas emissions. The course provides valuable guidance on safe driving practices with internal combustion engines and introduces alternately fuelled vehicles as they enter the workplace. Additionally, the course highlights vehicle technological advancements and defensive techniques to minimise work-related road risks and optimise fuel efficiency.
Who Should Attend?
For vocational drivers wishing to take 35 hours of periodic training to keep their Driver Certificate of Professional Competence.
Course content:
Climate change and air quality – the need for change.
Alternative Fuels and Technology: Identification, specification and operational use.
Driving Factors.
Safe and Fuel-Efficient Driving.
Reducing Emissions.
Defensive Driving.
Highlights and Features:
Understand how drivers influence vehicle emissions and how to optimise fuel/energy usage.
Be aware of the hazards and control necessary when operating ICE and Alternatively Fuelled Vehicles.
Appreciate how an effective driving style will reduce fuel/energy usage and control the risk of vehicle incidents.
Reduce stress levels and enhance driving satisfaction, as well as increasing confidence in vehicle control and defensive driving technique.
19. Driver CPC – Your Health Matters(1 Day)
To support the industry’s Net Zero emissions goal, this course aims to enhance professional This course is designed to promote driver health and wellbeing via interactive workshop sessions that focus on a typical driver’s daily routine. It includes advice and guidance to reduce work-related road risk and motivate behaviour changes in relation to general health and wellbeing.
Who Should Attend?
For vocational drivers wishing to take 35 hours of periodic training to keep their Driver Certificate of Professional Competence.
Course content:
DVLA medical standards.
Sleep drive and your body clock: – Circadian rhythm and biological clocks.
An awareness of mental health and wellbeing.
Driving at night – the risks and night blindness.
Driver shift patterns.
Diet and driving: – The makings of a healthy diet – Why do we eat What we eat and nutrition myths.
Symptoms of stress, fatigue and sleep apnoea.
Highlights and Features:
Understand the driving and legal requirements in relation to work related road safety, as well as recognising fatigue and sleep apnoea and explain how they affect your health.
Gain the knowledge to make informed choices about your own lifestyle, diet and wellbeing.
Learn about drugs and alcohol and how this can affect fitness for work.
Promote positive lifestyle attitude through reflection, critique and company policy to improve general health and wellbeing.
19. Driver CPC – Return to Driving (1 Day)
The ‘Return to Driving’ Driver CPC was introduced by the DVSA to enable drivers to return to professional driving if their National or International Driver CPC qualification has expired for a period of between 60 days and 2 years.
Who Should Attend?
For vocational drivers wishing to take 35 hours of periodic training to keep their Driver Certificate of Professional Competence.
Course content:
DVLA medical standards.
Sleep drive and your body clock: – Circadian rhythm and biological clocks.
An awareness of mental health and wellbeing.
Driving at night – the risks and night blindness.
Driver shift patterns.
Diet and driving: – The makings of a healthy diet – Why do we eat What we eat and nutrition myths.
Symptoms of stress, fatigue and sleep apnoea.
Highlights and Features:
Understand the driving and legal requirements in relation to work related road safety, as well as recognising fatigue and sleep apnoea and explain how they affect your health.
Gain the knowledge to make informed choices about your own lifestyle, diet and wellbeing.
Learn about drugs and alcohol and how this can affect fitness for work.
Promote positive lifestyle attitude through reflection, critique and company policy to improve general health and wellbeing.
Safety Training
Professional Driver Training
Safety Beyond Compliance
Delivery Modes
- Open Public Courses
- Online Training
- In-House Corporate Training
- Customised Organisational Programs
Specialised training for commercial, passenger, and goods transport drivers, including heavy vehicles and specialised equipment.
Ready to Enrol or Train Your Team?
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