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CPC in Road Haulage Transport Operations Management
The Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) in Road Transport Operations Management (road haulage) is designed to meet the requirements of Regulation (EC) No. 1071/2009.
CILT is the examining body for the CPC in Road Transport Operations Management on behalf of the Department of Transport.
Click here for a list of approved Training Providers for Transport Operations Management（https://www.cilt.ie:443/our-exams/approved-tm-cpc-course-providers）
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Achievement of the CPC in road haulage (Road Transport Operations Management) demonstrates that the holder of the qualification is qualified to perform effective and continuous management of undertakings engaged in road transport operations within any EU member state.
This CPC is for managers particularly those who wish to become transport managers or who want to set up their own transport business.
Need a replacement copy of your cert?
To apply for a duplicate or replacement certificate of professional competence it costs €25. Please fill out the CILT CPC Replacement Form and return it to us either via email or post to CPC - CILT 1 Fitzwilliam Place, Dublin 2 D02 DT68.
CPC Exams
Candidates must sit two exams to achieve a CPC in Road Transport Operations Management.
Once the candidate has chosen an approved CPC provider to study with, the provider will then register the candidate as an exam candidate via the CILT website before the course begins.
An automated email of log in details will be sent to the candidate. This will provide the candidate with:
‘C’ Number and Password
Link to portal of the website
There, the candidate can check their personal details are correct
Book and pay for the exam once the provider have ‘certified’ the candidate for 100 hours of training.
A minimum of 100 hours of tuition must be provided by the course provider. Along with attending classes, students are also ADVISED to spend a further 100 hours in home study, to read and widen their knowledge, to revise and prepare for examinations.
Upcoming CPC Examinations
TM CPC Examination 2026
Confirmed Exam Date
3rd June 2026
Applications deadline - 20th May 2026.
Venues:
Dublin
Westmanstown Sports & Conference Centre
Lucan Road, Clonsilla, Dublin 15,
D15 Y2DH
Cork
Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Cork
Ditchley House, Little Island, Cork, Ireland
T45 WF53
Galway
The Galmont Hotel & Spa
Lough Atalia Road,
Galway,
H91 CYN3
Course Outline
The TM CPC is designed for managers and those wanting to set up their own transport business.
There is a requirement to complete a minimum of 100 hours tuition prior to sitting the examination. Along with attending classes, students are also advised to spend a further 100 hours in home study, to read and widen their knowledge, to revise and prepare for examinations.
Key areas covered are:
Introduction to haulage and passenger transport operations
Setting up a road transport business
Covers marketing, developing a business plan, decision-making factors, financial considerations, business ownership, obligations upon transport operators and consequences of bankruptcy.
Access to the road haulage market
What the legal requirements are in setting up a business and getting access to the road haulage market.
Covers professional competence, good repute and financial standing so candidates are aware of what is required by the Department of Transport, Sport and Tourism when applying for a Road Transport Operators Licence.
Also covers community authorisations and bi-lateral permits in order to meet the legal obligation for carrying out operations in the EU and further afield.
Transport operations management - haulage
Covers main issues in managing a road haulage business - distribution management, logistics, JIT, selecting the vehicles, fleet management, insurances, documentation for the driver, vehicles and loads, the role of information technology in transport management, organisation of work, operating efficiency and fuel economy.
Financial management
Provides students with the main financial information required when setting up and running a business.
Covers basic accounting information on keeping accounts, balance sheets, financial analysis, depreciation, costings, pricing, cost allocation, budgeting and managing cash flow.
Other areas covered include, road user charges, cheques, methods of payment, renting, and factoring. There is also a section covering invoicing and incoterms (commercial terms for common contractual sales practices, often used to communicate the tasks, costs, and risks associated with the transportation and delivery of goods), fares and pricing.
Technical standards - haulage
Deals with the EU Legislation on the common rules or standards in operating vehicles in Europe.
Covers EU type approval, vehicle weights, dimensions and design, abnormal loads, special permits and vehicle testing, technical standards, vehicle selection, loading and unloading, cargo-handling and loading devices, noise and air pollution, drawing up periodic maintenance plans, compliance with the safety requirements, vehicle maintenance, and the carriage of dangerous goods by road.
Civil, commercial and social legislation
Focuses on the social issues concerned with road transport.
Covers employers' social security obligations, work contracts, obligations of the parties, working conditions and working hours, paid leave, remuneration, breach of contract, Working Time Directive, main types of contract used in road transport, conditions of carriage, contract, agency and carriers liability in tort, consumer rights, employment health and safety legislation, driver qualifications, compliance with traffic regulations, compensation for loss or damage to goods, claims for injury to passengers and damage and loss of baggage.
Conventions and documentation
Examines the various conventions and documents in use in transport in passenger operations in Ireland and abroad.
Covers CVR Convention, Carnet de Passage en Douane and other Customs documentation, transit agreements and road user charges.
Route planning and road safety
Examines the importance of safety in transport and covers the legal requirement under the tachograph regulations for driving hours and rest periods.
Also covers the requirements for route planning especially when undertaking an international journey, including country profiles, access to ports and the main routes used from Ireland to Europe.