Date confirmed for Driver CPC changes

15 November 2024

The government has announced that the changes to Driver CPC will come into effect from the 3rd of December 2024. These changes mean that within the 35 hours of required Driver CPC training every 5 years, drivers opting for the new National Driver CPC will be able to take courses in smaller 3.5 hour chunks and do up to 12 hours of the training via e-learning.

“This is good news for the industry as the new option will be a more accessible and flexible qualification,” commented John Keelan-Edwards, Driver Hire Training MD. “It will allow the industry to remain efficient and safe as well as make it easier for current drivers to renew training.

“The training is also good for operators, as they can ensure their drivers receive their training, but can also still meet the needs of their customers.

“The logistics industry is the backbone of the economy, and we are pleased that the new government is rolling out the changes this year, showing a level of commitment to the logistics sector, improving this key qualification to encourage new and established drivers alike.

“The changes are just four weeks away, which means training companies need to act now to get ready to roll out the new training modules. Driver Hire is the UK’s largest provider of Driver CPC training, and we will have new training options available from Day One.

“We know from driver feedback that the new type of course will be welcomed by drivers in their busy professional lives, as it allows them to be more flexible in doing their mandatory training, so we are assured drivers are going to welcome the change in December.

“The new Return to Work option will take effect from 1 February 2025. We will continue to monitor and work closely with the relevant authorities on any future changes, concludes John. “We believe it is important that we do all that we can to help people get back into driving, supporting the UK’s logistics needs”.