transport manager cpc

Transport Manager CPC

Transport Manager Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) for Transport Managers in Road Haulage Level 3

This in depth course is offered on behalf of the Department for Transport and includes a range of subjects related to the business of road transport. 

The objective of the qualification is for individuals to obtain the competency requirements for a Transport Manager as laid out in Regulation EC No 1071/20091. Regulation EC No 1071/2009 of the European Parliament and the Council of 21 October 2009 establishing common rules concentrating the conditions to be complied with to pursue the occupations of road transport operators repealing Council Directive 98/76/EC.

Who is the qualification for?

The Transport Manager CPC qualification is for individuals who want to:

  • Enter the profession of Transport Manager
  • Demonstrate their professional competence to meet Operator Licensing requirements. Therefore, you need to have this qualification in order to hold an Operator Licence in the UK.

Each examination paper is in two parts:

Part 1 – consists of 20 short-answer questions. Each requiring answers in the form of a single sentence, a few words, or a simple calculation. 

Part 2 – consists of 4 long-answer/case study type questions (3 to be answered). Each requiring longer answers in the form of an essay or a more lengthy calculation.

Marking of papers:

  • Short answer questions examination – a maximum of 2 marks per question. Total of 40 marks available (max of 40% overall)
  • Long answer/Case study examination – a maximum of 20 marks per question. Total of 60 marks available (max of 60% overall)

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Book a Transport Manager CPC Course

November 2026 - December 2026

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Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) for Transport Managers in Road Haulage Level 3 - Online+

Online 3

Option 1: Essentials+

  • Course Notes
    Comprehensive training notes, comprising of 30 modules covering the national and international Transport Manager syllabus as defined by the Department of Transport. Bound in an A4 folder, sent directly to you by ParcelForce Express48.
  • Exam Essentials
    Access to our Essentials e-Learning course which takes a candidate through the role of a Transport Manager, the course syllabus, the examination process and hints and tips on studying at home.

Option 2: Portal+

  • Course Notes
    Comprehensive training notes, comprising of 30 modules covering the national and international Transport Manager syllabus as defined by the Department of Transport. Bound in an A4 folder, sent directly to you by ParcelForce Express48.
  • Portal+
    Access to our e-Learning Portal+ system which acts as a central hub, and provides you with over 100+ e-Learning lessons, hundreds of supporting documents, quizzes, past paper examination questions, exercises, our Community bulletin board system and interactive support service with your instructors.
  • Exam Essentials
    Access to our Essentials e-Learning course which takes a candidate through the role of a Transport Manager, the course syllabus, the examination process and hints and tips on studying at home.

Option 3: Online+

  • Course Notes
    Comprehensive training notes, comprising of 30 modules covering the national and international Transport Manager syllabus as defined by the Department of Transport. Bound in an A4 folder, sent directly to you by ParcelForce Express48.
  • Portal+
    Access to our e-Learning Portal+ system which acts as a central hub, and provides you with over 100+ e-Learning lessons, hundreds of supporting documents, quizzes, past paper examination questions, exercises, our Community bulletin board system and interactive support service with your instructors.
  • Online+
    10 days of live Zoom classroom training delivering 70 hours of supported learning with a qualified and experienced instructor. Support and assistance is also provided using the online community BBS, WhatsApp, Email, and text support. Candidates can submit work, and receive analytical reporting on course progress and learning achievements.

The Department for Transport (DfT) now requires prospective candidates to demonstrate their knowledge by successfully passing examinations set, and in our case, by an external examiner, who in turn offers online proctored examinations on the first Tuesday of every month.


Our Road Haulage Online+ course has been developed to provide you with the very best learning opportunities to help you acquire that all important Transport Manager’s qualification. 

Utilising the best online e-Learning technology, the location benefits of Zoom and the superior quality of EOS Training notes, makes studying for your qualification easy. Giving you time to study rather than commute.

Features:
  • 10 days of Zoom classroom
  • Comprehensive training notes
  • Study in the comfort of your home or office at your own pace
  • Flexible payment option available
  • e-Learning Portal+ with 100s of lessons, past papers, interactive “train and test”, multimedia, documents, links and news articles
  • Essentials+ exam preparation
  • Instructor support throughout course period
  • WhatsApp & Group Chat support
  • Feedback & assignment reporting
  • Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) e-Membership (1 year)
  • Flexible examination selection available 10 times each year

Transport Manager CPC Course & examination questions

Before ordering, candidates should note the following FAQ

How are exams conducted?

We use an external examiner who offer their online proctored examinations on the first Tuesday of every month.

Do I need to purchase my examinations now?

We advise you to, and to register with the awarding body as soon as possible to make life easier for you. You can choose when to take your examinations and we will discuss this with you further once enrolled.

How will I receive my course notes?

We use the ParcelForce Express48 service so you will need to be able to take possession of your notes at the time of delivery. As part of your registration process we will ask for some further contact details so we can forward our course notes to you.

2026 Transport Manager CPC exam dates

  • June 5th – Online exam option only
  • September 5th – Online exam option only
  • December 4th – Online exam option only

Contact Jaime to book training

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Mark Blackman
29 October 2026
Google star 1Google star 2Google star 3Google star 4Google star 5Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Good course very informative and I have learnt something more.
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chris apps
29 October 2026
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Excellent
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Lovepreet Singh profile picture
Lovepreet Singh
17 October 2026
Google star 1Google star 2Google star 3Google star 4Google star 5Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Such a nice experience with QDL TRAINING. charlie was a great trainer and also the woman JAIME was very very helpful. Highly recommended QDL TRAINING. Drive from london to get but really worth it. such a nice day spend with QDL TRAINING.
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Adam Smith
17 October 2026
Google star 1Google star 2Google star 3Google star 4Google star 5Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
QDL training and Charlie the instructor was brilliant, kept it entertaining and kept you involved, would highly recommend.
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Jason Macleod profile picture
Jason Macleod
17 October 2026
Google star 1Google star 2Google star 3Google star 4Google star 5Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Returning to QDL, never a dull day with Jaime & Charlie. Pure Brilliance
Posted on Google Google
James Dawkins profile picture
James Dawkins
17 October 2026
Google star 1Google star 2Google star 3Google star 4Google star 5Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
The course was presented well and had a laugh whilst going through it everyone there was nice and friendly had a great time
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