Transport Manager 2025 Programme
Celebrating 25 years' of operational excellence.
Join Logistics UK for the 25th anniversary of its industry-leading event dedicated to the evolving role of the Transport Manager.
Designed for professionals responsible for keeping fleets compliant, safe, and efficient, this essential one-day event delivers insight, compliance updates, and strategies to meet today’s challenges head-on and one step ahead in the forthcoming year.
Programme highlights:
Chair's welcome and introduction
Kickstart the day with a warm welcome from the Chair, including an overview of what to expect from this milestone programme.
Presented by Logistics UK
Transport Manager calendar: Setting the scene
An essential legislative round up and technical update highlighting the main topics on the horizon that you need to be aware of in order to ensure the safety, compliance and efficiency of your organisation.
Presented by Logistics UK Member Advice Centre
A view from the Traffic Commissioner
Hear directly from your local Traffic Commissioner about priorities for the coming year, recent Public Inquiry outcomes, and how to avoid the pitfalls of non-compliance.
Presented by Local Traffic Commissioner
Compliance update
Stay ahead of the curve as Logistics UK’s Policy Team reviews the recent regulatory changes from over the last 12 months and what’s still to come in order to remain compliant.
Presented by Logistics UK Policy Team
Compliance sprint: Notifying the Traffic Commissioner
A focused update on the key requirements and protocols for notifying the Traffic Commissioner.
Presented by Logistics UK Member Advice Centre
Refreshment break
Mock HSE Investigation
Specialist transport lawyers Weightmans will be examining a serious transport incident through the joint prisms of Health and Safety and operator licensing duties.
Presented by Chris Powell, Partner, Weightmans
Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) key best practice on preventative maintenance
Gain insight from Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) findings on vehicle roadworthiness and maintenance, and the main areas for improvement. Learn about some of the good practices that can help operators, including tools that can be available, how positive learning cultures and the ‘safe system’ approach. Hear about some of the developments and changes that are expected and why Transport Managers remain vital across vehicle operators’ businesses – whatever their size or nature.This will be supported by real life findings from Logistics UK's VIS inspections drawn from Vision Compliance Platform
Presented by Neil Barlow, Head of Policy, DVSA and Eric Higham, Senior Contract Manager - Vehicle Inspection Service, Logistics UK
Future of operator licensing
An interactive session led by Logistics UK's Policy team to capture industry feedback with regards to the evolution of the operator licensing system.
Presented by Chris Yarsley, Senior Policy Manager, Logistics UK
Compliance sprint: UK Driver CPC changes
All you need to know about recent and upcoming changes to Driver CPC legislation.
Logistics UK Member Advice Centre
Lunch and networking
Welcome back
After reconnecting with colleagues over lunch, settle in for the afternoon's sessions
Presented by Logistics UK
Driver and Vehicle Licence Agency (DVLA) update on industry engagement
Find out how DVLA is working with the sector, covering updates and priorities, including digital first and medical records.
Presented by Dudley Ashford, Head of Corporate Services and Tim Moss, CEO, DVLA
Shifting Gears to improve driver health and road safety: The SHIFT programme
SHIFT (Structured Health Intervention For Transport) is a health-focused CPC module tailored for vocational drivers. This session explores why such interventions are needed, outlines the programme’s key components, and concludes with an engaging, interactive segment aimed at improving driver health and wellbeing. .
Presented by Stacy Clemes, Professor of Active Living and Public Health, Loughborough University and Bernie Stribling, Assistant Director, Leicester Diabetes centre, part of University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Compliance sprint: PMI frequencies
Best practices for setting and reviewing PMI intervals.
Presented by Logistics UK Member Advice Centre
Crime and theft in commercial transport
National Vehicle Crime Intelligence Service (NaVCIS) provides an unflinching look at the threat of organised criminal networks targeting UK cargo, including cargo theft tactics, disposal routes, and the challenges for the industry and police in tackling the issue.
Presented by Mike Dawber, Field Intelligence Officer - Freight Desk, National Vehicle Crime Intelligence Service (NaVCIS)
Chair's Close
A concise wrap-up of the day's key messages and insights.
Presented by Logistics UK
Please note that the agenda is subject to change.
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