All trucks drivers who drive for a living will be required to have a Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (Driver CPC). Driver CPC will enhance the driving skills of bus and truck drivers and put professional driving on an equal standing with other professions in the workplace.
Any drivers holding a valid full licence in the truck licence category on or before 9th September 2009 are automatically entitled to the new Driver CPC.
A driver applying for a truck licence on or after 10th September 2009 will now be required to pass a further theory and practical driving test in addition to the ordinary truck driving test, if they wish to become a professional truck driver.
All drivers who hold a Driver CPC, whether by sitting the new tests or by acquired rights will be required to complete a 35-hour training programme during the following five years in order to retain the Driver CPC. This will consist of a day’s training per year over the five years. There are currently 51 RSA approved training providers in 151 locations throughout the country. A list can be found on the RSA website.
