These new courses are designed to help offset the extra training costs by helping to encourage:
- Increased fuel efficiency
- Fewer accidents
- Integrated H&S best practice
- Reduced Staff Turnover
- Safer Driving Habits
- Driver satisfaction
All these elements are designed to help drive down operating costs and reduce vehicle downtime.
When does it come in to force?
The new Driver CPC applies from 10th September 2008 for PCV drivers and 10th September 2009 for LGV drivers.
All PCV and LGV drivers acquiring their licence after these dates will be required to pass the Driver CPC course before starting work. Those already driving are deemed to have "acquired rights", allowing them a period of five-years to gain the qualification.
What is involved?
All drivers who require CPC qualification will have to attend 35-hours of training over the five-year period in blocks of no-less-than 7-hours duration. These courses must be accredited by the Government watchdog, the Driving Standards Agency.
What should customers do next?
Customers should get in touch with the Scania Driver Experience team who can help assess what they'll need to do to achieve accreditation efficiently and cost effectively.
The Driver CPC legislation is one of the biggest changes within the industry for some time.
Talk to us today on 0844 800 9131 and we’ll help you plan and manage meeting the regulations.
