Road Haulage Operations – How Difficult Is Transport Manager CPC

This qualification is now a milestone, and thanks to us at Ridgeway Training, it is no longer a destination. An intensive ten-day course (including examination day), leading up to and including a formal assessment by the examining board, the Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport (CILT).

The outcome of the course

Allows the holder to apply for a Standard National or International Operators Licence, proving that they are professionally competent. As a result, an operator can carry goods for hire or reward in the UK and Europe.

Entry requirements

This is a Transport Manager CPC qualification, so although there are no minimum entry qualifications, a basic knowledge of accounting procedures, maintenance records etc is an advantage but not essential. This is an A level standard qualification. You must be confident with maths and be able find information quickly to succeed in this exam. Percentages, formulas and fractions are all regular topics so familiarity of these are essential.

Suitable for

Those who wish to apply for a Standard National or International Operators Licence, or for instance hold the position of Transport Manager.

Assessment

Unit R1: This unit is assessed by a single two-hour examination consisting of 40 multiple-choice type questions. A notional pass mark of 70% is applied to this examination.

Unit R2: An open book case study examination that consists of a scenario followed by questions to be answered in two hours fifteen minutes. Question types include short answer responses, longer length analytical responses, drawing up schedules, interpreting data, and numerical calculations. A notional pass mark of 50% is applied to this examination. (This case study is 2 hours 15 minutes duration)

The course covers

Business and Company Law, Industrial Relations, Health and Safety, Financial Management, Commercial Conduct of the Business, Marketing, Organisation Charts, KPIs and Work Plans, Business Taxation.
Operator Licensing, Drivers’ Hours and Records, Planned Preventive Maintenance, Vehicle Costing, Vehicle Taxation, Transport Ancillaries and Contracts of Carriage, Electronic Data, Weights and Dimensions of Vehicles and Loads, Safe Loading of Vehicles and Transit of Goods
Mechanical Conditions – Plating and Testing, Mechanical Conditions – Fleet Inspections and Enforcement, Driver Licensing, Speed Limits, and Traffic Regulations.
Traffic Accident Procedure, Insurance, Vehicle Selection, Permits, Transit Systems, Frontier Crossings, International Transport Documentation

What’s included?

Pre-course materials and notes, including past CPC mock exams
Full classroom-based training and support, providing you peace of mind in passing the examinations
10 days of training, including two revision days to prepare for exams.
CILT (UK) multi choice and case study examination fee’s
12 month’s subscription to the EOS TM App – providing both Transport Managers and industry professionals with the very latest compliance on the go.
Lunch & Refreshments

Course Price/ Course Dates

£1,795 + VAT

April Exam 2026 – WIGAN

Course dates: Monday 23rd March, Tuesday 24th March, Thursday 26th March, Friday 27th March, Monday 30th March, Tuesday 31st March, Wednesday 1st April & Thursday 2nd April 2026

Revision day: Monday 13th April 2026

Exam date: Tuesday 14th April 2026

June Exam 2026

Course dates: Monday 18th May 2026 – Friday 22nd May 2026 & Tuesday 26th May 2026 – Friday 29th May 2026

Revision dates: Wednesday 3rd June 2026 & Thursday 4th June 2026

Exam date: Tuesday 9th June 2026

August Exam 2026 – NORTHAMPTON

Course dates: Monday 20th July 2026 – Friday 31st July 2026 (excluding weekend)

Exam date: Tuesday 4th August 2026

October Exam 2026 – 2-3-2-3 Course

Course dates: Monday 7th September & Tuesday 8th September, Monday 14th September – Wednesday 16th September, Monday 21st September & Tuesday 22nd September, Monday 28th September 2026

Revision dates: Tuesday 29th September 2026 & Wednesday 30th September 2026

Exam date: Tuesday 6th October 2026

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Passenger Transport Operations – Become An International Transport Manager CPC

The outcome of the course

Meets the requirements of EU directive 98/76/EC for admission to the occupation of Passenger Transport Operation and above all meets the requirements of Professional Competence.

Entry Requirements

Suitable for

Those who wish to apply for a Standard National or International PSV Operators’ Licence, or for instance hold the position of Transport Manager.

Assessment

Unit P1: This unit is assessed by a single two-hour examination consisting of 40 multiple choice type questions. A notional pass mark of 70% is applied to this examination.

Unit P2: An open book case study examination that consists of a scenario followed by questions to be answered in two hours fifteen minutes. Question types include short answer responses, longer length analytical responses, drawing up schedules, interpreting data, and numerical calculations. Similarly, a notional pass mark of 50% is applied to this examination. (This case study is 2 hours 15 minutes duration).

The course covers

Business and Company Law, Industrial Relations, Health and Safety, Financial Management, Commercial Conduct of the Business, Marketing, Organisation Charts, KPIs and Work Plans, Business Taxation.
Operator Licensing, Drivers’ Hours and Records, Planned Preventive Maintenance, Vehicle Costing, Vehicle Taxation, Transport Ancillaries and Contracts of Carriage, Electronic Data, Weights and Dimensions of Vehicles and Loads, Safe Loading of Vehicles and Transit of Goods
Mechanical Conditions – Plating and Testing, Mechanical Conditions – Fleet Inspections and Enforcement, Driver Licensing, Speed Limits, and Traffic Regulations.
Traffic Accident Procedure, Insurance, Vehicle Selection, Permits, Transit Systems, Frontier Crossings, International Transport Documentation

What’s included?

Pre-course materials and notes, including past CPC mock exams
Full classroom-based training and support, providing you peace of mind in passing the examinations
10 days of training, including two revision days to prepare for exams.
CILT (UK) multi choice and case study examination fee’s
12 month’s subscription to the EOS TM App – providing both Transport Managers and industry professionals with the very latest compliance on the go.
Lunch & Refreshments

Course Price/Course Dates

£1,795 + VAT

April Exam 2026 – WIGAN

Course dates: Monday 23rd March, Tuesday 24th March, Thursday 26th March, Friday 27th March, Monday 30th March, Tuesday 31st March, Wednesday 1st April & Thursday 2nd April 2026

Revision day: Monday 13th April 2026

Exam date: Tuesday 14th April 2026

April Exam 2026 – WARRINGTON

Course dates: Monday 30th March 2026 – Monday 13th April 2026 (excluding bank holidays & weekend)

Exam date: Tuesday 14th April 2026

June Exam 2026

Course dates: Wednesday 6th May 2026 – Friday 15th May 2026 (excluding weekend)

Revision dates: Monday 1st June 2026 & Tuesday 2nd June 2026

Exam date: Tuesday 9th June 2026

August Exam 2026 – NORTHAMPTON

Course dates: Monday 20th July 2026 – Friday 31st July 2026 (excluding weekend)

Exam date: Tuesday 4th August 2026

October Exam 2026 – 3-2-3-2 Course

Course dates: Wednesday 9th September – Friday 11th September, Thursday 17th September & Friday 18th September, Wednesday 23rd September – Friday 25th September 2026

Revision dates: Thursday 1st October 2026 & Friday 2nd October 2026

Exam date: Tuesday 6th October 2026

December Exam 2026

Course dates: Monday 23rd November 2026 – Wednesday 2nd December 2026 (excluding weekend )

Revision dates: Thursday 3rd December 2026 & Friday 4th December 2026

Exam date: Tuesday 8th December 2026

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An outstandingly delivered training course
David Chappell

I recently attended a CPC Transport Manager’s course through my work, initially to gain a better understanding of the CPC requirements for lorries. What I didn’t realise was just how much work, detail, and responsibility goes into running lorries and meeting the legal requirements! The training itself was absolutely fantastic. Although there was a lot of information to take in and plenty of revision, the course was delivered brilliantly. A big shout-out to David, who is clearly an expert in his field. I’m now excited to see what opportunities this qualification can open up in the future. Great training, and a huge thank you to the Ridgway team for all the support!

Qualification: International Transport Manager CPC
The team were extremely helpful
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I was recommended Ridgeway to help pass my CPC managers course. It was all new to me and i was very nervous before starting. From day one the trainer and the team were extremely helpful and educational and actually made it very enjoyable. I unfortunately didn’t pass the first time but they gave me all the support I needed to pass the 2nd time around, and I would highly recommend them from start to finish.

Qualification: International Transport Manager CPC
Fantastic help and advice from David our instructor
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Just passed PCV Transport Managers course with Ridgeway Training on 1st attempt. This was done with the fantastic help and advice from David our instructor. Very thorough with helpful advice and information. All communication with the office very efficient. Fantastic group of fellow candidates were also helpful and so pleased I chose Ridgeway Training. Definitely would recommend

Qualification: International Transport Manager CPC
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My experience with Ridgeway Training has been exceptional from start to finish. The entire process was structured, supportive, and clearly designed to help learners succeed, whatever their starting point. What truly set the journey apart, though, was the guidance, encouragement, and support I received from Chris and Ann — especially when an out‑of‑the‑ordinary situation arose. Their professionalism and willingness to go the extra mile made a real difference. I would thoroughly recommend Ridgeway Training to anyone looking to gain a qualification in the courses they offer and to further develop their career prospects.

Qualification: International Transport Manager CPC
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Absolutely faultless training company. From start to finish the experience with Ridgeway was brilliant. Communications to and from was far beyond that of any other training company I have ever used and the delivery of the International Transport Managers course was phenomenal and ensured I entered the exam with full confidence and secured a high pass mark in the exams. I can not recommend Ridgeway Training enough for any of their training courses.

Qualification: International Transport Manager CPC
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I’ve just completed my Transport Manager course with Ridgeway Training and I can honestly say the whole experience was outstanding from beginning to end. The course materials arrived promptly, and their dedicated app made studying so much easier and more structured. The support from the Ridgeway team has been second to none, guiding me every step of the way. A special thanks goes to David Pries, whose patience and commitment went above and beyond—he even gave up his own time to help me through the areas I found most challenging. I would highly recommend Ridgeway to anyone considering training; their professionalism and support are second to none.

Qualification: International Transport Manager CPC

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