Transport Expert

Training in Scotland

Serving Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen, Dundee, Inverness, Stirling.

OLAT TRAINING / TRANSPORT MANAGER REFRESHER TRAINING / PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND COACHING

Are you an Operator who needs to understand the exact steps to maintaining compliant operations and avoid a visit from the DVSA?

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At The Transport Consultancy, we provide specialised training for transport operators, managers, and compliance professionals across Scotland’s major cities including Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen, Dundee, Inverness, and Stirling. Our training reflects the strategic transport commitments laid out in Scotland’s 2025 National Transport Strategy and Regional Transport Plans, focusing on sustainability, connectivity, and inclusive access.

Operator Licence Awareness Training (OLAT)

Our OLAT course delivers comprehensive training addressing Scotland’s unique transport environment and emerging regional networks.

Course highlights:

  • Complying with Scottish transport legislation and regulations
  • Vehicle maintenance and safety management suited to varied rural, urban and mountainous terrains
  • Drivers’ hours, tachograph regulation, and record keeping in diverse operational contexts
  • Managing Operator Compliance Risk Score (OCRS) with a focus on regional enforcement trends
  • Understanding the roles of the Scottish and Welsh Traffic Commissioners and the consequences of breaches

Whether new or experienced, OLAT training prepares operators to meet evolving national and regional demands while safeguarding business licences.

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Transport Manager CPC Refresher Course

Our refresher course is customised to keep Transport Managers up-to-date with legislation and best practices in Scotland, supporting Scotland’s journey towards a net-zero carbon transport sector and ambitious connectivity improvements. The course covers compliance challenges faced by managers in city centres like Edinburgh and Glasgow, as well as rural areas across the Highlands.

Why a Refresher Course Matters

Mandatory refresher training every five years ensures Transport Managers maintain effectiveness amid evolving regulations, including electrification programmes, integrated transport developments, and active travel promotion. Regular CPD, including workshops and webinars, complements this.

Course modules include:

  • Licensing and compliance within the Scottish frameworks
  • Vehicle safety and maintenance management addressing regional challenges
  • Drivers’ hours and tachograph compliance essentials
  • Audit preparation and OCRS risk management
  • Regional enforcement priorities and expectations of Traffic Commissioners
  • Strategies for managing compliant, sustainable, and efficient transport operations

Certification is awarded, helping meet audit and licence obligations in Scotland.

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Professional Development and Coaching

Amid Scotland’s transition to low-emission transport and their strategic focus on integrated networks, our tailored development and coaching solutions strengthen leadership, compliance, and operational skills. We support transport teams across Glasgow, Aberdeen and Cardiff with bespoke coaching that promotes compliance, innovation, and workforce engagement. Paired with business development consultancy, these programmes help organisations navigate regulatory, commercial, and sustainability challenges confidently.

Invest strategically in your transport team’s compliance, capability, and confidence with The Transport Consultancy’s Scotland training expertise.

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