Transport Manager Forum
The Transport Manager Forum supports managers with expertise, case studies, and networking to improve freight and passenger transport operations. It offers insights on compliance, safety, and leadership in transport management.
Purpose
Our aim is to provide an open platform for Transport Managers who can benefit from the awareness and understanding of the vital role we play in the safe, legal and efficient operation of our fleets across all industries and sectors. The vision is to create a progressive leadership role that will focus on maintaining and developing compliance and best practice within our industries.
Objectives
Develop and promote suitable forum events addressing topical issues
Working Groups
Social media as a mechanism for sharing & cascading information
The Transport Manager Forum will seek to act as a discussion group to Transport Managers in the key areas of:
Is Transport Management for me?
1.1. Transport Managers Qualifications & Certification
1.2. Course development and expectation
1.3. Wider business understanding
I’m new into the role, what are my responsibilities?
2.1. Duty of Care - Health & Safety is our priority
2.2. Management of Occupational Road Risk (M.O.R.R.)
2.3. Leading and managing people
2.5. Industry specific legislation & legal compliance
I’m an established Transport Manager, what next?
3.1. Professional development
3.2. Promoting professionalism in our industry
3.3. Attracting and retaining talent
3.4. Future career opportunities
What’s new in the industry?
4.1. Cutting edge technology & advanced system development
4.2. Competitive, innovative solutions
4.3. Dynamic transport infrastructure
Information Exchange
5.1. Understanding what is happening in wider industry
5.2. Networking & sharing best practice with fellow professionals
- Stay up to date on regulations, legal requirements, and best practice for safe fleet operations
- Develop your management skills and advance professionalism across the transport sector
- Connect with other transport managers—share experience, discuss industry challenges, and grow your support network
Committee Members
| Chair: Christopher Chapman | ||
| Christopher Powell | Richard Jackman | Simon Gardner |
| Jake Lane | Paul Verghese | Sarah Jennings |
| Alison Lawton-Devine | Craig Hampton-Stone | Karen Crispe |
| Sam Collins | Mark Dickinson-Bryne | Colin Jackson |
| Simon Paget | Dave Ashford |
Communities & Events
Get involved with communities & events: Enjoy engaging events, specialist forums, and networking that bring transport and logistics professionals together.
Find Your Local Network
Find your local CILT(UK) network and get involved, join regional groups to connect with peers, debate industry issues, and make a difference in your area.
Policy Groups
CILT(UK) leads policy thinking, providing trusted guidance, consulting with industry, and representing logistics and transport professionals at the highest level.
Attend the Transport Manager Conference this year
Join transport professionals, compliance specialists and industry leaders for a one-day conference exploring the evolving role of the Transport Manager. Discover practical insights and solutions to keep operations compliant, safe and efficient every day.
- Gain valuable insights
- Connect with like-minded peers
- Hear from thought-leaders
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Current and Future Trends in UK National and Regional Rail Freight
Evidence About The Impact of Road Transport on Public Health
Communities & Events
Get involved with communities & events: Enjoy engaging events, specialist forums, and networking that bring transport and logistics professionals together.
Find Your Local Network
Find your local CILT(UK) network and get involved, join regional groups to connect with peers, debate industry issues, and make a difference in your area.
Policy Groups
CILT(UK) leads policy thinking, providing trusted guidance, consulting with industry, and representing logistics and transport professionals at the highest level.