Transport Manager CPC Course

The Transport Manager Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) is the nationally recognised qualification required for anyone who intends to act as a transport manager for road haulage or passenger transport operations in the UK. It demonstrates that you have the professional competence needed to manage compliance, safety and operational control within a transport business.

Wayside Transport offers structured, classroom-based Transport Manager CPC courses tailored to support both new and experienced professionals preparing for the official CPC examinations.

What Is the Transport Manager CPC?

The Transport Manager CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence) is a Level 3 qualification that illustrates you have the knowledge and skills to oversee transport operations professionally and in line with legal requirements. It is a prerequisite for a transport manager to be approved by the Traffic Commissioner and to be named on an operator’s Standard National or Standard International O-licence application.

To achieve the qualification, candidates must pass two examinations:

• A multiple choice paper

• A case study-based written paper

These assess your ability to apply transport management theory in practical operational scenarios.

What the Course Covers

Our Transport Manager CPC course helps you build knowledge and confidence across the core areas expected by CPC awarding bodies, including:

• Legal framework governing road transport operations

• Health & safety responsibilities and fleet compliance

• Financial management and transport business structures

• Operator licensing, record-keeping and compliance procedures

• Drivers’ hours regulations and tachograph requirements

• Planned preventative maintenance and vehicle management

• International transport documentation and safety standards

• Best practice in transport operations and risk control

This curriculum aligns to the regulated CPC syllabus and prepares you for both the multiple choice and case study examinations.

Course Format & Duration

Wayside Transport provides classroom-based CPC training, with courses typically running over ten days, including revision and exam preparation. Courses are scheduled quarterly to align with the official exam timetable and come with student notes in advance so you can familiarise yourself with the content before attending.

Classroom Delivery

• Tutor-led instruction with experienced trainers

• Comprehensive study materials supplied

• Focused revision days to consolidate learning

• Professional exam preparation support

• Actual CPC examinations included in the schedule

This structured approach ensures you’re supported from your first enquiry through to successfully achieving the qualification.

Transport Manager CPC Options

The Transport Manager CPC qualification applies to both Road Haulage and Passenger Transport. Candidates intending to manage both types may need to pass examinations for each discipline.

Road Haulage CPC

• Required for anyone wishing to hold a transport manager position on goods vehicle operator licences

• Focuses on managing compliance, fleet safety, financial and legal management for HGV fleets

Passenger Transport CPC

• Required for transport managers nominated on passenger carrying vehicle (PCV) operator licences

• Emphasises safe and compliant passenger service operations

This ensures the qualification supports both freight and passenger transport management roles.

Entry Requirements

There are no formal statutory entry prerequisites to begin Transport Manager CPC training. However, candidates are expected to demonstrate:

• Competence with analytical and business-related subject matter

• A willingness to commit to study and revision for both examinations

While you don’t need previous transport qualifications, a basic understanding of legal, commercial and operations topics supports successful completion.

Why This Qualification Matters

Holding a Transport Manager CPC:

• Enables you to be nominated on an Operator’s Licence by the Traffic Commissioner

• Confirms your professional competence in transport compliance and management

• Opens career opportunities in logistics, fleet management and transport supervision

• Supports business compliance with driver, vehicle and operational standards

Transport managers are expected to maintain continuous professional competence to keep up with evolving legal and compliance requirements throughout their career.

Local, Reliable Transport Manager CPC Training

Supporting both new and experienced transport professionals, Wayside Transport offers Transport Manager CPC training for road haulage and passenger transport across Dorset, Hampshire, Wiltshire and Devon. Our courses are designed to build the knowledge and confidence needed to manage compliant, efficient transport operations.

We welcome Transport Manager CPC candidates from Bournemouth, Poole, Southampton, Salisbury, Dorchester, Weymouth and Yeovil, as well as from operators throughout the wider Dorset, Hampshire, Wiltshire and Devon areas.

Wherever your business is based in the region, you can depend on us for structured, engaging and exam-focused Transport Manager CPC training, from your first enquiry through to successfully achieving your qualification.