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Welcome to SJ Transport Consultants
Expert Advice and Training for Transport Operators
S J Transport Consultants is a family run transport consultancy specialising in advising commercial vehicle operators on their operator licencing requirements.
About Us
Our Aim
Founded in 2022, we have been working with a range of transport enterprises, from small to large multi-vehicle organisations, in regards to enforcement FORs and compliance issues. Our aim is to provide transport operators in London and the South East with expert operator licence advice and compliance along with effective, reasonably-priced training solutions delivered consistently by friendly, attentive and knowledgeable staff.
Driver CPC Deadline Looming
The Driver CPC deadline
You are now just months away from the September 2024 deadline.
Ideally, you have started to renew your Driver CPC.
Here at S&J Transport & Training Consultants we are fully aware that many drivers may have fallen behind with their training requirements.
Many companies have struggled to recruit qualified drivers
The combination of Brexit and the pandemic has certainly caused staff shortages, this is why it’s essential to ensure you are up to date on your CPC training before your card expires.
Remember you can no longer repeat course in the same period
As a Professional driver you must possess a valid DQC to operate legally. Failure to comply may result in a fine of up to £1,000.
Book now to ensure you remain compliant!
Use our Partner Company Countdown Service Kent Ltd Contact Josie Tel: 01322429968 Email: info@countdownserviceskentltd.co.uk
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Brief History
Highly qualified and motivated professionals
Formed by Steve & Josie Allard, the company originally focused solely on transport management services, supplying a number of companies including Mansfield's, Gavigan Paving Ltd, & Radnor House School. Early in 2023, we as a company expanded and began to offer a consultancy services, initially assisting people with O Licence compliance and FORs Accreditations we have since expanded again and started working along side CPC Training (Kent) Ltd and can now offer Driver CPC training and Transport Manager Refresher Training along with OLAT courses.
Twenty Five Years
Transport Management Experience
Thousands of Hours
Driver CPC Training
Delivered
DCPC & First Aid
H&S at Work First Aid & Fourteen Different Driver CPC Courses Offered
Common Problems
Operators who find themselves in various states of non-compliance for any number of reasons. it is not just careless or burdened operators who can find themselves answering DVSA’s questions – some reputable and well-managed businesses can fall into a regulatory pitfall.
DVSA estimate that up to 85% of roadside prohibitions would have been avoided, had the driver performed an adequate daily walk round check. However, many companies have no system in place.
Growing numbers of contractors will only work with businesses who can evidence their operator licence compliance through their Operator Compliance Risk Score or accreditation from bodies like FORS; and with DVSA remote enforcement now in full swing, a request to supply safety documentation could arrive in your inbox at any time.
Two of the top reasons that companies use our services:
They are too busy running their main business to focus on optimising their operator licence compliance. Or they are not fully conversant with the legislation associated with their operator licence.
Services Provided
Regular compliance visits, Driver Training, Tachograph analysis, FORs Accreditation. Online licence management of Self-Service and OCRS accounts
How We Can Help
Having dealt with DVSA for many years, we can help you address any shortfalls before incurring any regulatory action. We will help you with effective systems to ensure operator licence compliance, above all we want to help you go beyond merely complying with the undertakings of your licence and help you reap the benefits of operating at a consistently high level. Going beyond compliance can bring many benefits including reduced costs, new business opportunities and reduced risk to the public.
Compliance Audits
Every transport manager is fully aware that they operate in a highly complex and highly regulated work environment. Both UK and EU laws cover everything from the hours that drivers drive to the mechanical condition and load condition of their vehicles. Traffic Commissioners, the DVSA, police forces and the HSE are just some of the organisations that have responsibilities for maintaining and raising standards of commercial vehicle operators and subsequently policing them.
That’s why many transport managers welcome outside expertise such as a consultant, to help them improve their level of regulatory compliance.
Specialist’s consultants are all highly qualified transport professionals and experienced auditors. They will comprehensively analyse all aspects of an organisations transport operations and provide a report which details any non-compliance and both poor and good practice.
Recommendations will be made to improve standards where relevant and assistance will be provided to help the organisation implement any subsequent action plan.
A regulatory compliance audit or consultancy service is suitable for a number of different types of organisation. We have helped companies that have had issues with the DVSA or Traffic Commissioners and are under instruction to improve their standards (including some whose operator licence was under threat).
As an IOTA member we can assist companies who just want to check their compliance levels are up to date.
FORs Accreditation
We help transport operators gain FORs (Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme) accreditation, demonstrating their commitment to safety, efficiency, and environmental standards.
FORs Training also qualifies towards Driver CPC
FORs Safe Urban Driving
Changing Streetscape
Vulnerable Roadusers
Defensive Driving
Driver fitness and health: Hazard recognition: understanding the issues faced by vulnerable road users
FORs LoCity
Driving style, fuel consumption
Maintenance and vehicle checks
Fuel efficient driving techniques
in-vehicle technology
journey planning
Alternative fuels
FORs Vansmart
Changing streetscape
Vulnerable road users
Defensive driving
Vehicle safety equipment
Driver fitness and health
Hazard recognition: understanding the issues faced by vulnerable road users
Driver CPC Training
This is now a standard part of professional driving when that driving involves operating a lorry, bus, or coach.
CPC certification is now legally required for almost all professional drivers holding Category C1, C, C+E or Category D1, D, D+E licences.
The government recommends all professional lorry, bus, and coach drivers must have the CPC certification in order to drive legally.
Periodic Training
Periodic training, is required in order to renew an expiring card every five years. This training is intended to be both professional development and competency training that keeps the professional at the top of his/her game.
It involves 35 hours of classroom work offered through an approved training provider such as S&J Transport & Training Consultants who now works in conjunction with CPC Training (Kent) Ltd. who manages our bookings.
Transport Manager Refresher Training
We offer Transport Manager Refresher Training courses to ensure transport managers stay up to date with the latest regulations and best practices in the industry.
OLAT Courses
We conduct OLAT (Operator Licence Awareness Training) courses to equip transport operators with the knowledge and understanding required to meet their operator licensing requirements.
Driver CPC Courses Offered
We specialise in First Aid training for groups of up to 12 people.
H&S Emergency First Aid at Work Can be combined with
Emergency First Aid for Professional Drivers IoTA 38
One Day Course
This level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work course will provide the knowledge and confidence to administer First Aid. This First Aid course designed for anyone looking to be a qualified Emergency First Aider.
H&S First Aid at Work
3 Day Course
The content of this Level 3 First Aid course will provide a higher level of training to ensure you or your staff can administer First Aid for a wider range of conditions.
Driver CPC Courses
Accidents & Incidents IoTA SK24 - 01
What is an accident Causes of Accidents Accident Case Studies What Can YOU do? Emergency Services
Driver CPC Courses
Safe & Efficient Driving SK24 - 11
This course is designed to promote road safety through fuel-efficient driving and provides drivers with techniques to minimise fuel consumption.
Fuel efficiency Making better observations Vulnerable road users awareness Adapting driving skills Defensive driving techniques
Driver CPC Courses
Highways England Smart Motorways course as a 7 hour CPC Course
This course has been developed by Highways England, to support the logistics industry and engage with drivers on the benefits of using Smart motorway systems.
Motorways can be a challenging environment for any driver given the speeds involved, the prevalence of signage and the behaviour of other road users, especially around Large Goods and Passenger Carrying Vehicles.
One of the core aims of this course is to review and improve driving behaviour using defensive driving principles and compliance with motorway signs, signals, speed limits, red X markings and use of the hard shoulder.
Driver CPC Courses
Safe City Driving IoTA SK24 - 13
The changing streetscape Identifying and protecting Vulnerable Road Users
Techniques and technology
Driver responsibilities
Driver CPC Courses
Serviceability and Roadworthiness IoTA SK24 - 07
Legal Responsibilities Graduated Fixed Penalties Walk Around Checks Defect Reporting Nil Defects
Driver CPC Courses
Basic First Awareness IoTA SK24 - 16
Aims of First Aid HASWA 1974 Incident Reporting RIDDOR Dealing with a casualty Respiratory System Basic patient diagnosis
Driver CPC Courses
Driver Fitness & Wellbeing IoTA SK24 - 05
What is driver wellbeing
The causes of stress and how to avoid them
Medical conditions
Loading best practice
Daily vehicle checks
Driver CPC Courses
Vehicle & Trailer Safe Loading IoTA SK24 - 17
This module looks at the laws and basic principles surrounding safe loading and unloading, which is a critical aspect of any transport operation.
Loading bay management Handling dangerous goods Fork lift truck safety General loading & unloading safety considerations Specific loading & unloading activities Safe loading and the law
Driver CPC Courses
Workplace Transport Safety IoTA SK24 - 12
HSAWA 1974 Yard Safety Slow Moving Vehicles Lifting Equipment Manual Handling Safe Loading
Driver CPC Courses
Operator Licence Awareness for Drivers IoTA SK24 - 06
This course aims to give all drivers, regardless of what they drive, a clearer understanding of the undertakings that all operators agree to. By providing drivers with detailed information, the aim is that attendees will have a greater awareness of the vital role they play in protecting any organisation's operator licence.
Driver CPC Courses
Drivers Hours & WTD IoTA SK24 - 10
Legislation, Operators and Drivers Responsibilities
Application of UK and EU Drivers Hours Regulations, AETR Countries,
Driving Limits, Driving Breaks, Travelling Time, Ferries and Trains, Daily Rest, Weekly Rest and Compensation Rules, Domestic Driving Hours and Mixed Driving
Road Transport (Working Time) Regulations including
Download Ports, Changing Local Time, The One Minute Rule, Operational Guidance on in motion displays, work time warnings and Manual entries. Reminder of Record Keeping including procedure for Lost Stolen and damaged cards.
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