The course is aimed at managers and supervisors involved with transport operations in the private and public sector. The course will provide an overview of the road haulage operator licensing system and highlight employers’ and drivers’ responsibilities. It also details the many other areas of legislation that directly affect the operator licence obligations, such as drivers’ hour’s rules and the safety of loads on vehicles.

Course objectives/aims

The general aim of the course is to develop a knowledge of road transport law. More specifically, it is to cover the legal framework surrounding the operator licensing system and demonstrate the importance of road safety legislation. This includes highlighting the powers of the enforcement agencies such as: The Minister, RSA, HSA and the penalties for non-compliance, both for the vehicle operator and/or driver.

Demonstration throughout using practical templates.

Course content

The course will cover the following topics:

• Operator licencing

• RTOL criteria

• RTOL conditions

• Compliance

• Professional competence

• Fatigue management

• Record keeping

• Driver competence

• Digital cards

• Roadworthiness

• CoVORI

• Enforcement

• Safe and legal loads

• Customer care

• Contractor and agency management

• Health and safety

• COVID-19 requirements

• Sustainable operations

• Smart tachographs

Who should attend?

• Anyone who wishes to update their transport legislation knowledge to the latest standards.

• Those who are committing to their continued professional development as a transport professional.

Course evaluation

Participants will be provided with a course notebook to accompany the course. The notebook acts as a course hand out that participants can use to take notes and complete group exercises throughout the day.