Blog & Updates
News, guidance and course updates from Open Road Training.
Do Scrap Metal Bulk Tippers Require ADR? What Hauliers and Recyclers Need to Know
The short answer is: it depends on what the tipper is carrying. A load of clean, solid scrap metal is generally not…
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Driver CPC in Motherwell: £60 a Day or £300 for the Week (Commencing 19 November)
1. Get your Driver CPC training sorted in Motherwell Need to complete Driver CPC training without letting it drag on in the…
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OLAT: The Evidence the Traffic Commissioner Is Now Asking For (Next Course 11 November)
The Traffic Commissioner is now asking some company managers and directors for evidence that they have experience managing a transport operation, or…
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Lithium Batteries Just Got Three UN Numbers: What ADR 2027 Means for Loads You Already Carry
Most operators think ADR 2027 is a future problem. It is not. The new requirements take effect on 1 January 2027. These…
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Operator Compliance Audits: What Actually Happens When DVSA Comes to Visit (and How to Be Ready)
1. What is an operator compliance audit? What is the purpose of an operator compliance audit? The starting point is simple. If…
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The Traffic Commissioners’ New Priorities (2026–2029): What Operators Need to Know Before the Next Audit
What will the Traffic Commissioners expect from you over the next three years? The Traffic Commissioner Strategic Objectives 2026–2029 and the Annual…
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How Many CPC Hours Do You Actually Need? A Plain-English Guide
Break down how CPC hours are counted, how many hours HGV and PCV drivers need to stay compliant, and how periodic training…
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“I Passed Years Ago, I’m Fine”. Why Your Transport Manager Knowledge Has a Shelf Life
You know the type. They passed their Transport Manager CPC years ago. They run a tidy operation. Vehicles go out on time.…
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Transport Manager CPC Explained: What It Is, Who Needs It and How to Qualify
A plain-English introduction to the Transport Manager CPC: why the qualification exists, who legally needs a qualified transport manager, and the classroom,…
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Transport Manager CPC: Classroom, Home Study or Intensive – Which Route Fits You?
Compares the 10-day intensive classroom course, the flexible home study option and hybrid upgrades on time, cost, exam format and support, so…
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Download Our New Brochure: Expert Transport & Logistics Training Solutions
Choosing the right training course can feel like another job in itself. Which qualification do you need? How long will it take?…
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ADR Course Starts Monday: 5 Days, Up to 28 Hours of Driver CPC, £559 All In
1. Need ADR training quickly? Are you looking to gain your ADRdriver training certificate before your next dangerous goods driving assignment? Our…
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