FTA Transport Manager seminars are taking place across the UK, read more for dates and venues.

The theme of this year’s renowned Transport Manager series from the Freight Transport Association (FTA) is ‘be prepared’. The challenge of high fuel prices, extreme winter weather and some big changes to Operator Licensing and CPC training means it has never been more important for transport managers to take control and be prepared.

FTA’s autumn series of Transport Manager seminars takes place across the UK from September to November.  Expert speakers from organisations such as VOSA, the Highways Agency and Backhouse Jones Solicitors, as well as the FTA Member Advice Centre and other key FTA staff, will advise delegates on the very latest legislation, and how to keep their operation at the forefront of best practice and compliance procedures.

Key sessions at Transport Manager 2011 include:

• Changes to Operator Licensing, CPC and the role of transport managers in 2012;
• Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA) test centre closures and Authorised Testing Facilities;
• Cutting costs, cutting fuel, cutting carbon;
• Who wants to be a transport manager? – interactive learning session;
• Extreme weather - are you prepared for winter 2011?
• Agency Worker Directive explained;
• Key transport developments expected in 2012.

The cost of the seminar is as follows:

Members:  First delegate - £325; subsequent delegates - £275.

Non members: First delegate - £385; subsequent delegates - £345.

Special rates for group bookings of ten or more.

To book call the FTA Member Service Centre on 08717 112222 or go to www.fta.co.uk/events/transport_manager_2011.html.