About CTTS

Who is C.T.T.S?
C.T.T.S. is a new company entering the field of commercial training. Our aim is to fulfil the requirements of the modern transport industry and the training of drivers in order to meet those needs.

The Ltd .Company's founding members are:

• Jim Gillan , ex Army 24 years (REME). 16 years HGV driving instructor, examiner.
• Jim McEwen , 24 years in commercial haulage, 6 years in the capacity of driver trainer.

Both immediately prior to the formation of CTTS were employed by a major logistical company, working in the field of driver recruitment, training, continuation development, driver performance monitoring and accident investigation. Jim McEwen was the Departmental Manager .

The Aim
The aim of the training offered by CTTS is to train the drivers of the future to the standard required in order to successfully pass the driving test in the various categories required by the commercial transport industries. However having passed the test, the driver very often falls short of the required standards due to the current lack of training offered by training establishments post test. We aim to address these short falls by offering the newly qualified driver a continuation of his training in order to gain experience and understanding in the areas not covered by normal driver training. On successful completion of the various elements of this extra training the driver will be given a certificate detailing the training he has undertaken.

This extra training will give the new driver a greater understanding of his part within the industry and experience in the elements that go towards making him the complete driver. This will result in improved employment prospects and a smoother integration into the industry .

With the current driver shortfall within the Transport Industry getting worse, it is hoped that the drivers trained by CTTS will meet the requirements of both the Employers and the Insurance Companies.

What can CTTS offer?
Owners/Instructors trained to the DSA standard and registered with the DSA.

Instructors who between them have a solid background based on extensive training and experience in the field of driver training and associated legislation. Up to date modern vehicles backed by the main dealer support.

Vehicles with manual gearboxes therefore ensuring widest possible job opportunities for successful drivers.

An understanding of the requirements of the industry and the problems faced by newly qualified drivers, including Services leavers, in finding employment.

Drivers job placement scheme for drivers meeting the required standards in conjunction with a network of industry contacts

The Training offered by C.T.T.S.

Training for Industry/Refresher Training
Industry Training consists of a minimum of one weeks training. Refresher training is as per client's requirements. You select the duration and the course. This training will be certified upon successful completion of the various elements of the training package. An ADI Instructor with over 20 year's commercial experience will carry out certification. The contents of this weeks training will consist of the following elements.

Driving a laden vehicle : This will be carried out on full size, fully loaded vehicles (44T) in order to gain experience in the different handling characteristics, driving techniques and road craft associated with fully laden vehicles. The use of both cruise control and exhaust brakes/retarders will be explained and encouraged with regard to achieving maximum fuel efficiency and minimum wear and tear on the vehicle.

Loading and the load security of various loads : This will cover load characteristics, weight distribution, load stability and its effects on the vehicle handling. Load securing equipment i.e. various straps, ropes, chains, chocks & blocks. These will be demonstrated and practised in order that the driver not only understands the importance of load security but has practised, under supervision the various techniques used to achieve this. Roping and Sheeting will also be demonstrated and practised. In the case of Cat.C the use of a tail lift will again be demonstrated and practised.

Tachographs and Driver's Hours : This will cover current Tachograph legislation and the use of various types of Tachograph currently used within the Industry. Driver's hours will be explained and covered in depth; this will include all aspects relative to the law. Also covered will be emergency regulations and examples of what constitutes an emergency, and what to do in the event of such an occurrence. The importance of driving within the law will be enforced through examples and discussion.

Coupling and Uncoupling : This will cover the demonstration and practice in the use of skid rails and air suspension. Encompassing lift axles to ensure the safe and competent use of these techniques.

Driver's daily checks and Basic maintenance : This will cover the daily checks prior to driving both the vehicle and trailer in order to ensure the roadworthiness of the vehicles and their compliance with legislation. Basic fault diagnosis will also be covered.