Certification

Certified Transportation Professional (CTP)

National Private Truck Council

Median earnings
Cost
$690
Duration
Completion

The Certified Transportation Professional® (CTP) program is the only credential of its kind for private fleet practitioners, including both fleet managers and supplier/vendors, in the transportation industry.

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Skills taught

Establish or manage financial goals, capital investment programs, budgets, and operating plans for transportation operationsEstablish or manage a competitive, cost effective transportation operationDirect or perform daily financial transportation activitiesMeasure and report financial performance against budgetRecommend allocations and/or adjustments to transportation budgets in response to changing conditionsDevelop and implement new methods of cost controlIdentify and establish additional revenue generating programsSelect and negotiate with suppliers and develop, award, and administer contracts for transportation operationsProactively communicate the value and objectives of transportationEstablish financial policies and procedures to ensure alignment between company and transportation objectivesNegotiate equipment and lease pricesPlan staffing needs; hire and assign qualified employeesTrain employees on policies and proceduresMonitor and report compliance with policies and proceduresEnforce compliance with policies and proceduresMaintain up-to-date personnel recordsAudit driver qualification filesEstablish and/or manage and/or negotiate employee compensation, incentive programs, and benefits for union and non-union personnelEstablish and monitor career development path for all personnelAdminister an employee performance evaluation programPromote a work environment that is conducive to safety, productivity and employee retention
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