Serving Birmingham, Coventry, Wolverhampton, Walsall, Dudley, Solihull, West Bromwich, Stoke-on-Trent, Telford, Hereford, and Worcester
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?
At The Transport Consultancy, we provide specialised training solutions designed to meet the unique needs of transport operators, transport managers, and compliance professionals across the West Midlands. Our training is tailored to the dynamic nature of this busy region, which includes major urban centres and logistics hubs such as Birmingham’s extensive industrial estates, Coventry’s automotive sector, Wolverhampton’s manufacturing base, and critical freight corridors around Stoke-on-Trent, Telford, and Worcester.
Operator Licence Awareness Training (OLAT)
Our OLAT course equips operators, directors, and transport managers with the essential knowledge to effectively manage compliance within the West Midlands’ complex transport environment. The course emphasizes key areas such as operator licensing regulations, vehicle maintenance, drivers’ hours adherence, and record-keeping standards, incorporating regional enforcement realities and practical guidance relevant to high-traffic centres like Birmingham and Coventry.
Key course content includes:
- Understanding Operator Licensing duties and responsibilities in the West Midlands context
- Implementing effective vehicle maintenance and safety systems
- Managing drivers’ hours, tachograph requirements, and accurate documentation
- Monitoring and optimising Operator Compliance Risk Score (OCRS)
- Navigating Traffic Commissioner enforcement and consequences of non-compliance
Whether you are new to transport management or refreshing your compliance knowledge, this course provides crucial protections for your licence and operational integrity.
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Transport Manager CPC Refresher Course
Our comprehensive Transport Manager CPC Refresher programme keeps transport managers across West Midlands up to date with evolving compliance requirements, legal changes, and operational best practice. Our course is suited for managers operating in Birmingham, Dudley, Solihull, West Bromwich, and beyond, enabling them to respond effectively to audit demands or Public Inquiries. Ideal for those returning to the sector or reinforcing compliance cultures within their organisations.
Why a Refresher Course Matters
The Traffic Commissioner requires Transport Managers to renew their knowledge every five years to ensure effective oversight in areas such as operator licensing, drivers’ hours monitoring, vehicle maintenance oversight, and comprehensive record-keeping, all critical in this heavily trafficked, industrially diverse region. Ongoing CPD, such as workshops and webinars, complements this refresher training.
Our Refresher Course includes:
- Updates on operator licensing laws and compliance protocols specific to the West Midlands
- Vehicle safety and maintenance management strategies
- Drivers’ hours, tachograph rules, and working time compliance
- Record-keeping best practices and audit preparation
- Insights into regional enforcement patterns and Traffic Commissioner expectations
- Best practice approaches for compliant, efficient transport operations
Attendees obtain a formal certificate representing their commitment to maintaining professional standards vital for regulatory scrutiny.
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Professional Development and Coaching
With a growing emphasis on transport innovation and logistics excellence across the West Midlands — from Hereford’s expanding freight routes to Worcester’s distribution centres — our bespoke professional development and coaching programmes enhance team skills, leadership abilities, and operational decision-making.
Our training addresses the specific needs of diverse sectors such as automotive, manufacturing, and retail logistics prevalent in Wolverhampton, Solihull, and Telford. By integrating business development consultancy, we help organisations improve competitiveness, employee retention, and service quality.
Invest in developing compliance, confidence, and competence across your transport teams with The Transport Consultancy’s West Midlands expert training programmes.
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