Gain Your Road Haulage CPC Qualification – Study Online in the Evenings with Expert Guidance

 

Are you ready to take the next step in your transport career?

 

Our Evening Online Transport Manager CPC (Road Haulage) course delivers the full 140 hours of guided learning required to prepare you for your CILT / OCR-approved Transport Manager CPC exams — the qualification every professional needs to legally manage a haulage operation in the UK or across Europe.

 

This flexible, fully online evening course is designed for working professionals who need to fit their study around work and family life — without compromising on quality, interaction, or exam readiness.

 

Who This Course Is For

 

This course is ideal for:

• Aspiring or newly appointed Transport Managers

• Restricted Operator Licence holders planning to upgrade

• Experienced drivers, planners, or supervisors seeking promotion

• Business owners wishing to manage compliance in-house

• Anyone preparing to sit the CPC in Road Haulage examinations

 

Course Format

 

• Total Duration: 140 hours (meets CILT / OCR syllabus requirements)

• Sessions: 47 × 3-hour live online evening classes

• Delivery: Live via Zoom or Teams with full tutor interaction

• Schedule: Typically 3 evenings per week over 16 weeks

• Support: Downloadable course notes, recordings, mock exams, and tutor feedback

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Every session is interactive and case-study driven, blending professional instruction with real-world examples to help you apply the knowledge you’ll need to pass your CPC exams — and manage compliance confidently in practice.

 

Course Overview

 

Our 140-hour course is structured into 16 weeks of engaging evening sessions, covering the full UK and EU Transport Manager CPC syllabus, including law, finance, operations, maintenance, and international transport.

 

WEEK 1 – Orientation & Core Legal Framework

• Course introduction, study techniques, and exam structure

• Business & company law: business types, contracts, and liabilities

• Insurance, company law essentials, and the TM’s legal role

 

WEEK 2 – Operator Licensing Framework

• Types of Operator Licences (Restricted, Standard, International)

• Traffic Commissioner powers, undertakings, and Public Inquiries

• Case study: preparing a compliant licence application

 

WEEK 3 – Financial Management Fundamentals

• Financial standing and cash flow management

• Fixed vs variable costs, capital, and depreciation

• Costing exercises and break-even analysis

 

WEEK 4 – Business Finance & Commercial Conduct

• Profit & Loss, balance sheets, and record keeping

• Competition law and ethical business conduct

• Marketing, branding, and business growth strategies

 

WEEK 5 – Employment Law & Driver Management

• Employment rights, contracts, and disciplinary processes

• Equality, TUPE, and HR compliance

• Driver recruitment, induction, and Driver CPC management

 

WEEK 6 – Health & Safety Management

• Legal framework under HSWA 1974

• Workplace safety, risk assessment, and reporting

• Practical workshop: writing a company safety policy

 

WEEK 7 – Vehicle Costing & Budgeting

• Understanding vehicle running costs and depreciation

• Budgeting and financial forecasting

• Exam-style costing questions and worked examples

 

WEEK 8 – Domestic Transport Operations

• Vehicle weights, dimensions, and overloading

• Load distribution, securing, and compliance checks

• Domestic transport documentation and records

 

WEEK 9 – Domestic Drivers’ Hours & WTD

• GB domestic driving hours and rest requirements

• Working Time Directive rules and record keeping

• Case study: planning a compliant driver schedule

 

WEEK 10 – EU Drivers’ Hours & Tachographs

• EU drivers’ hours, rest breaks, and weekly rest

• Analogue and digital tachographs – setup, use, downloads

• Analysing infringements and maintaining records

 

WEEK 11 – International Operations

• CMR, permits, cabotage, and international haulage rules

• Customs and border procedures post-Brexit

• Case study: planning an international job step-by-step

 

WEEK 12 – Vehicle Maintenance Systems

• Preventative maintenance inspections (PMIs) and records

• Defect reporting and roadworthiness compliance

• Practical task: design a maintenance planner

 

WEEK 13 – Road Transport Law & Environment

• Road traffic law, Construction & Use Regulations

• Environmental compliance, LEZ/ULEZ, sustainability strategies

• Dangerous Goods (ADR overview) and exemptions

 

WEEK 14 – Route Planning & Logistics

• Route and schedule planning using legal rest limits

• Freight utilisation, productivity tools, and software

• IT systems in transport – telematics, GPS, and compliance software

 

WEEK 15 – Logistics Strategy & Case Study Practice

• Multimodal transport and integrated logistics

• Full mock case study exam with feedback

• Group review of written case study approach

 

WEEK 16 – Professional Conduct & Exam Preparation

• Professional competence and TM responsibilities

• Full timed multiple-choice mock exam

• Review of exam strategy, common pitfalls, and Q&A

 

What’s Included

✅ 140 hours of live interactive tuition

✅ Downloadable Transport Manager CPC Handbook (350+ pages)

✅ Digital templates (maintenance planner, policy checklists, costing sheets)

✅ 20+ full-length practice exams (MCQ + case study)

✅ Access to recordings for revision

✅ Personal tutor feedback & support

✅ Certificate of 140 hours’ guided learning

 

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Understand and apply all UK & EU transport legislation

• Manage operator licence compliance confidently

• Maintain accurate financial and maintenance systems

• Plan compliant domestic and international journeys

• Successfully pass the Transport Manager CPC (Road Haulage) exams

 

Why Study with TM CPC Training UK

 

At TMcpcTraining.co.uk, we don’t just teach you to pass the exam — we teach you how to run a compliant, efficient transport operation.

 

Our tutors are experienced External Transport Managers and compliance consultants who have worked directly with UK operators, Traffic Commissioners, and DVSA enforcement officers.

 

You’ll gain real-world insight you won’t find in a textbook.

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Course Fees

 

Full 140-Hour Evening Online Course From £995 (Inc VAT)

(Includes all course materials, mock exams, and tutor support)

 

Payment plans available – spread the cost over several months.

 

Next Course Start Dates

January 2026 (Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays, 6–9pm)

April 2026 (Mondays Wednesdays & Thursdays, 6–9pm)

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Early booking recommended – spaces are limited to ensure live tutor support.

 

Ready to Begin Your Transport Manager Journey?

 

Take control of your career and gain the qualification that opens doors in the UK and across Europe.

Whether you want to become an External Transport Manager, upgrade your Restricted Licence, or simply ensure compliance — this course gives you the knowledge, skills, and confidence to succeed.