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Transport Manager Refresher Course - 2 days (Classroom)

Transport Manager Refresher Course - 2 days (Classroom)

By PETM

5.0(27)
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Highlights

  • Delivered In-Person

  • Two days

  • All levels

Description

Transport Manager (TM) Refresher Course for Road Haulage is designed to help qualified Transport Managers stay legally compliant, confident, and up to date with the latest requirements set by the DVSA and the Office of the Traffic Commissioner.

This course provides a clear, practical refresh of your core responsibilities as a nominated or external Transport Manager, ensuring you continue to meet the statutory duties expected of licence holders and professionally competent persons.

Please note this course is intended only for Road Haulage Transport Managers and not suitable for PCV holder

What the TM Refresher Course Covers

The refresher focuses on current best practices and compliance, including:

  • Operator licence responsibilities and undertakings

  • Transport Manager duties and accountability

  • Driver management, hours, tachographs, and infringements

  • Vehicle maintenance, safety inspections, and defect reporting

  • Compliance systems, record keeping, and audit readiness

  • Recent updates, enforcement trends, and common pitfalls

Subjects covered over 2 days of training will be:

Day 1

Transport Managers Responsibilities, Operator Licensing, Drivers Hours & Working Time Regulations, Tachographs, Driver Licences and Driver CPC, Transport Health & Safety

Day 2

Effective Maintenance Systems, Loading Safely, Traffic Regulations, Driver Management, Operator Compliance Risk Score (OCRS), and The Role of the Enforcement Authorities

Who Is This Course For?

  • Existing Transport Managers (CPC holders)

  • External Transport Managers

  • Company directors acting as Transport Managers

  • Transport professionals returning to the role after a break

Why Choose a TM Refresher Course?

Regular refresher training is strongly recommended by the Traffic Commissioner and is often viewed positively during:

  • DVSA investigations

  • Public Inquiries

  • Operator licence variations or renewals

Completing a TM Refresher Course demonstrates continuous professional development (CPD) and a proactive approach to maintaining a safe, compliant road haulage operation.

Key Benefits

  • Helps protect your Operator Licence

  • Reinforces your legal duties and responsibilities

  • Reduces the risk of compliance failures and enforcement action

  • Builds confidence in managing audits and regulatory inspections

  • Supports best practice across your transport operation

This Transport Manager Refresher Course is ideal for ensuring you remain competent, compliant, and professionally credible in today’s highly regulated UK road haulage industry.

On completion of the course, all attendees will receive a certificate of attendance.

If you require hours of this training to be added towards your Driver CPC hours, please let us know at least 5 days in advance.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is a Transport Manager Refresher Course?

    A Transport Manager (TM) Refresher Course is designed to update CPC-qualified Transport Managers on current road haulage legislation, DVSA guidance, and Traffic Commissioner expectations, helping them remain compliant and confident in their role.

  • Is a TM Refresher Course mandatory in the UK?

    The course is not legally mandatory, however the Traffic Commissioner strongly recommends regular refresher training. Completion is often viewed positively during DVSA investigations, Public Inquiries, and Operator Licence reviews.

  • Who should attend a TM Refresher Course?

    This course is suitable for:

    • Qualified Transport Managers (CPC holders)

    • External Transport Managers

    • Company directors acting as Transport Managers

    • Transport Managers returning to the role after a break

  • How often should a Transport Manager complete refresher training?

    Best practice is to complete a TM Refresher Course every 5 years, or sooner if there have been significant legislative changes, compliance concerns, or regulatory action.

  • What topics are covered on the TM Refresher course?

    The course covers key compliance areas, including:

    • Operator licence undertakings

    • Transport Manager's legal responsibilities

    • Driver hours, tachographs, and infringements

    • Vehicle maintenance and safety inspections

    • Record keeping, compliance systems, and audit readiness

  • Does this course count as CPD?

    Yes. The TM Refresher Course supports Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and demonstrates an ongoing commitment to professional competence and compliance.

  • Will I receive a certificate?

    Yes. Upon completion, you will receive a certificate of attendance, which can be retained as evidence of CPD and compliance training.

  • Is this course suitable for External Transport Managers?

    Yes. The course is particularly beneficial for External Transport Managers, as it reinforces accountability, best practice, and compliance oversight across multiple operators.

  • How is the course delivered?

    The TM Refresher Course can be delivered classroom-based or online, depending on availability. Please refer to the course listing for current delivery options.

Dates

  • TM Refresher January
      to   (2 sessions)
    Delivered In-Person in Peterborough
    £210
  • TM Refresher March
      to   (2 sessions)
    Delivered In-Person in Peterborough
    £210
  • TM Refresher June
      to   (2 sessions)
    Delivered In-Person in Peterborough
    £210

Location

Unit 4, Benick Road Industrial Estate, Whittlesey,, PE7 2HD, United Kingdom, Peterborough

About The Provider

PETM
PETM
Peterborough
5.0(27)

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