P LETTER OF THE WEEK Driver CPC: it works I
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HAVE NOW delivered a seven hour Driver CPC package to more than 100 of our drivers. With 200 still to train and after reading various reports in transport publications. I would like to put forward my views on the Driver CPC training.
First of all, prior to working for DSV Road, I had been driving all types of Class 1 combinations of truck in Europe. With the experience of working for a Norwegian company for two years, as well as a Danish company for eight years, and attending a Train the Trainer course with the Road Haulage Association, I feel I have the knowledge to deliver Driver CPC training.
The feedback that we are receiving from the drivers here at DSV Road is very positive. All our drivers c,an.hand on heart,say they did learn something on the course and that it was beneficial to them. Of course there will be those who say they know it all, hut those that know everything know nothing.
If you learn one thing on this course that prevents you receiving a graduated fixed penalty. or ultimately saves a life, then it is not a waste of time. Drivers, don't become complacent. The Driver CPC has been a long time coming and HG V drivers have been complaining for years that their industry does not get the credit it deserves Now we have a chance to show the public that we are the professionals of the road and that you need more than just a licence to drive a truck.
If someone had taken the time to give me some training, 1 might have fewer scars, both mental and physical. If fleet operators want to turn this Driver CPC into a positive, I would suggest that they start putting their drivers through this training as soon as possible. It is possible to find a trainer who will tailor the course to your needs and in doing so you can also keep your Health and Safety Executive paperwork up to date.
Believe me, it works.
Stephen Smith Company trainer
DSV Road