Operators License

How hard is the CPC license and what sort of time frame does it usually take to complete ■■

I am also looking into starting up a small operation and maybe applying for my O license through somebody else’s CPC. After reading through this thread i noticed the start up finance of £6,200, is this also applicable if i only require one 18 tonner on a long-term rental, untill i have gained enough knowledge and my own cpc to maybe purchase my own vehicle?

The rental company will also cover all maintenance costs and servicing. So will i need to provide a garage too ?

Thanks!!

Trigga_UK:
How hard is the CPC license and what sort of time frame does it usually take to complete ■■

I am also looking into starting up a small operation and maybe applying for my O license through somebody else’s CPC. After reading through this thread i noticed the start up finance of £6,200, is this also applicable if i only require one 18 tonner on a long-term rental, untill i have gained enough knowledge and my own cpc to maybe purchase my own vehicle?

The rental company will also cover all maintenance costs and servicing. So will i need to provide a garage too ?

Thanks!!

a lot of rental companies will want to see your books before renting to a new outfit. they will want to know how you are going to pay for it if it will be a long time/ lease rental (sorry cant think of the right word for it at the mo) so you might find difficulty in this.

i know this as i have asked at a few places and they have all said the same to me, unless someone knows where you can get a rental as a new starter?

Trigga_UK:
How hard is the CPC license and what sort of time frame does it usually take to complete ■■

That depends on how much you already know about road transport and how quickly you are able to learn things. You can do a one week course with the exam at the end and if you’re lucky you’ll pass it. I did mine by buying a book and reading it from cover to cover during about 6 months worth of 45 minute breaks and then paying £120 to sit the exam. It took a little longer but it cost a lot less.

Paul

slightly off topic -
How much of the operator cpc is relevant to what is being asked of drivers in the driver cpc?

I’m thinking of the tacho regs etc… and wondering if cross accreditation should be allowed ■■?

I am paying £30 per week for parking for 1 vehicle and 1 trailer…this includes wash and garage facilities.

When i put my ad in the paper it cost me £35.