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Navigate Commercial Vehicle Legislation with Confidence
Build the knowledge and confidence to understand the legislation and regulations that underpin the operation of commercial vehicles. This practical course equips learners with the essential knowledge to support customers, fleet operators and drivers, helping them communicate clearly, remain compliant and make informed decisions when managing vans and trucks.
Course Overview
Understanding commercial vehicle legislation is essential for anyone involved in the rental, leasing or management of vans and trucks. This practical course provides learners with a clear overview of the legislation, terminology and responsibilities that support the safe and compliant operation of commercial vehicles.
Through practical examples and industry-focused discussions, learners will develop a greater understanding of key legal requirements, driver licensing, towing regulations and compliance responsibilities. The course provides practical knowledge that can be applied immediately to support customers, reduce operational risk and promote best practice across commercial vehicle operations.
"Very friendly informative trainer, overall very pleasant learning experience"
Nick Harris, M W Vehicle Contracts Ltd
Who This Course Is For
This course is designed for professionals working with light and heavy commercial vehicles who need a practical understanding of UK legislation and compliance requirements. Whether you're customer-facing, operational or responsible for fleet management, this course provides the knowledge to support customers with confidence.
Ideal learners:
- Sales Professionals: Understand the legislation that affects commercial vehicle customers.
- Account Managers: Provide informed guidance to fleet operators and business customers.
- Customer Service Teams: Build confidence when responding to customer enquiries.
- Operational Support Teams: Strengthen knowledge of compliance and regulatory requirements.
- Fleet Managers & Operators: Improve understanding of legal responsibilities and best practice.
- New Starters: Develop a solid foundation in UK commercial vehicle legislation.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
- Understand the key principles of UK commercial vehicle legislation.
- Identify the legal responsibilities of drivers and operators.
- Explain driver licensing and entitlement requirements.
- Understand the rules relating to vehicle weights and towing.
- Recognise key compliance and road safety obligations.
- Apply legislative knowledge to everyday customer enquiries.
- Support customers with confidence and accuracy.
- Promote best practice across commercial vehicle operations.
Key Benefits
This course provides practical knowledge that can be applied immediately to support compliance, improve customer confidence and reduce operational risk.
Key benefits include:
- Build confidence in applying UK commercial vehicle legislation.
- Improve understanding of driver and operator responsibilities.
- Strengthen knowledge of licensing, weights and towing regulations.
- Support customers with accurate and informed advice.
- Reduce compliance risks through improved legislative awareness.
- Promote safer and more efficient commercial vehicle operations.
- Apply practical knowledge in day-to-day roles.
Driven By You - Bespoke as you want it
Does this course sound like it could benefit a number of people in your business?
Consider our Driven By You option - bespoke courses and content, built to fit your needs, your budget, and your timescale. From small team sessions for 5 staff members to large-scale projects with 400+ participants, we can deliver it all.
No, as well as facilitating the courses online via MS Teams, we can deliver the course at any location – whether this is at our office or at a venue of your choosing.
As an Advisory guide Price, instructor-led online courses for 10 people start from £2,900 + VAT. Final pricing is bespoke and will depend on your chosen content, delivery requirements, business needs, and overall programme scope. Get in contact with us for a bespoke proposal at [email protected]
We would advise a maximum of 12 delegates per course but we can discuss any individual requirements with you to suit your needs.
Yes absolutely, we can work with you to ensure the course is exactly right for your colleagues.
We would not recommend this. For the best experience we advise each delegate should have their own laptop/iPad with a working microphone and camera.
Meet the Trainer
Tim Campbell
Tim has 30 years’ experience in the UK commercial vehicle industry, he has worked at National Fleet and Director level working for both contract hire and leasing companies and also two van and truck manufacturers. He has helped in the setting up of three manufacturers contract hire and leasing companies also helping train the staff and management. For over 15 years he headed up the UK's largest commercial vehicle market research company as well as offering training and consultancy services to many UK and European household names.
As far as training is concerned he has worked with major commercial vehicle manufacturers such as Ford, Vauxhall, Fiat, Iveco, Nissan, Opel, Citroen, and Renault as well as speaking at conferences around the world, specifically in Europe, North America, Dubai and India. He also has extensive knowledge of designing and producing training material on commercial vehicles as well as acting as the Master Trainer for European OEM's.
Pricing
This live Instructor-led course runs from 9.30am - 3.30pm
Also included...
- Post course workbook to ensure learning is embedded and translated into day-to-day operational practice.
*Book your spaces 2 weeks or more in advance of the course date and receive a £100 discount on the course fee*
Member Fee: £329 + VAT (Full Price £429 + VAT less than 2 weeks before the course date)
Non-Member Fee: £529 + VAT (Full Price £629 + VAT less than 2 weeks before the course date)
Driven by you Bespoke day - POA per group size please enquire by emailing [email protected]
