Capital Equipment News July 2021

Appointing the correct driver and applying regular training and development has several benefits for the transport operator.

These actions, he adds, will ensure that the vehicles are available and reliable to provide a service that exceeds the expectation of the customer. “It is also important that the driver is knowledgeable about the loading capacities of the vehicle as they are responsible for ensuring the load arrives in a good condition at the customer,” he says. Appointing the correct driver and applying regular training and development has several benefits for the transport operator. Firstly, a well-trained driver is fundamental to achieving reduced fuel consumption. “Fuel is such a high-priced commodity and the driver is an essential part in keeping the costs and usage low,” says Foley. Secondly, he says, maintenance costs of the vehicle also depend on economical driving patterns. The more economically the driver applies their skills, the lower the maintenance expenses. Driving behaviour also impacts tyre costs. Tyre costs, says Foley, can be reduced if the driver takes care and applies economical driving patterns. Additionally, good drivers result in satisfied customers as loads are delivered safely and on time. “It is therefore important that organisations look at the welfare and wellbeing of the driver as they contribute a

Commercial vehicle operators now realise that the driver is an integral part of the transport company, its profitability and success

Based on the industry’s understanding that a good driver is key to the company’s bottom line, Scania Southern Africa has seen increased demand for its driver training services

Scania’s training programme supports correct driving methods that reduce fuel consumption, maintenance and tyre costs

Scania driver training also contributes to safety, for example, through effective usage of brakes and retarders

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CAPITAL EQUIPMENT NEWS JULY 2021