All professional truck and bus drivers must now attend a one-day training course per year and according to Tony Hynes of CPC.ie, while a lot of drivers were hesitant and sceptical about the course initially, the feedback has been brilliant.

The drivers who have attended the Driver CPC modules with CPC.ie are extremely enthusiastic about the course and have praised the practicality of the content, according to Tony.

In the current economic environment operators have been very impressed with the cost savings, which can be applied to the bottom line. Others, because of the relevance of the subject matter, have even attended the course even though they are not obliged to. For example Orla Canton, who did a Transport Manager CPC course with CPC.ie, attended the Driver CPC Module 1 training recently, even though she is not obliged to do this training. Orla enthused: “This course is brilliant and even though I didn’t have to do it, I found it very useful, money saving, great value and totally practical.”

Tony has been inundated with enquiries from the haulage and passenger industry for the Driver CPC course and this should be seen an excellent reflection on the industry and on how positively the training is being received.

“This training is a win/win situation for everyone concerned and most importantly will promote excellence in road safety and accident prevention,” Tony said.

CPC.ie is offering a Special Offer of €49 for the Driver CPC Course for all HGV Ireland.com readers. You can also view their DVD (as seen on TV) on CPC.ie or you can contact 066-7185556; 087-6363003; or at tony@cpc.ie.

Contestants need to have a clean truck license, a positive attitude and should have a good driving history. They need to be available for four days in July and be willing to travel on their own costs to Dublin.

If this is you and you want to apply, please send in your details and the reason why you want to take part to info@city.ie

In these very challenging times, transport and logistics offers many excellent opportunities for those wishing to broaden their customer base and expertise. The CPC in Transport Management (which is obligatory if you want to put your own truck or bus on the road) is increasingly becoming an extremely beneficial qualification for those in the Construction industry especially Engineers, Managers, Architects, Office Administrators etc.

As well as enhancing your career, qualifying you as a Transport Manager and up-skilling, it is also an internationally recognised qualification for life. If you are unemployed or facing the loss of your job you may be entitled to funding for the course from your local FAS, Local Employment Offices (Obair) or Social Welfare.

Certified by the Chartered Institute of Transport & Logistics the subjects covered in the course include: setting up and managing a transport business; effective marketing techniques; employment, health and safety and contract law; costing/pricing and financial management; tachograph and hours of driving legislation; national and international documentation etc.

Approved CPC courses in Transport Management are run at weekends by Tony Hynes who has successfully put thousands of students through the CPC exam by using his own specially developed materials and his unique dynamic delivery style.

Lawrence O’Brien, who attended this course with Tony commented: “Tony’s course was fantastic and I highly recommend it to anybody who is interested. Tony is a fantastic instructor very energetic and extremely helpful and I thoroughly enjoyed it. His h and-outs are excellent

and straight to the point and if ever I needed help which I did on a couple of occasions I rang Tony and got the information I needed there and then. My advice is to do this course”.

CIF members can avail of a special discount price of only €1000 (normally €1195) for this course. Tony will also include a Free Driver CPC course for any CIF member who enrols for the Transport Manager CPC course.

Tony’s next courses begin in Mallow on 12th June, Birr on 2nd July and Dublin on 9th July for the next exam on Friday 10th Septemeber . If you wish to obtain further information you can contact Tony at 086-2458379, tony@cpc.ie or visit his dedicated website at www.CPC.ie.

This enterprising venture will ensure that CIF members will legally comply with the new Driver CPC EU directive for professional truck drivers.

This Directive came into effect for all 27 EU countries on 10th September 2009 and professional truck drivers must attend one day’s training per year.

The first days training must be completed by the 10th September 2020. The training will enhance SAFED – Safe and Fuel Efficient Driving on our roads.

Tony Hynes of CPC.ie explains: “Training focuses on reducing running costs, increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of drivers as well as helping to protect the environment.”

Tony says that each training day is 7 hours per module and these modules include: Control of the vehicle and Eco-driving; Managing Risks and Emergencies; Health and Safety for the Professional Driver, tachographs (analogue and digital), Promoting Company Image etc.

Training compliance is based on attendance only and there is no exam, test or assessment involved.

Modules can be taken in any order and CPC.ie will tailor the training to particular requirements, emphasis and needs.

CPC.ie has trained over 10,000 drivers to date. CPC.ie run courses at 30 convenient locations nationwide and the CIF has negotiated a preferred trainer agreement.

Courses are run 364 days per year and you will get additional information if you visit their dedicated website www.cpc.ie.

If you e-mail tony@cpc.ie or ring 066-7185556 you can also receive a free DVD on the course.