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Learn how to cope with change in
a tough business environment to
beat competition

How will you cope with change? What trucks will you buy and how will it impact on your fleet structure? To gain a fresh perspective on these and other relevant trucking issues don't miss the FleetWatch Training and Development Workshop that discusses in detail:

• Managing the cost of owning and operating trucks and how to manage fuel for optimum efficiency

• Choosing the right truck for today's transport market and how you can enjoy the benefits of extended component life

• The vital role maintenance has to play in ongoing cost-effective trucking

• Cost-effective use of vehicles, manpower and resources.
  

Feedback from past delegates 

"This course compels one to go back and take a critical look at one's own operations"
"From a vehicle supply point of view, it is essential that all sales personnel understand operating costs fully"
"The course gave me a hands-on approach on how to better manage my transport business. Very worthwhile"
"The content of these workshops will definitely assist and change my current criteria"
'I really learnt new and innovative ideas in the transport industry. Very well conducted and very professional" 
"Helped me with selecting drivers and employing them"
"The best part of the course is the things you can put into practice. Keep up the good work"
 
Can you afford to miss this opportunity?

Workshop 1 - Tues 13/2/2007 
Getting to grips with the cost of owning and operating trucks. Focuses on the main operating cost drivers and how best manage them to achieve consistent affordable transport. Managing fuel for optimum efficiency is an important element of this module.
 
Workshop 2 - Wed 14/2/2007 
Choosing the right trucks, how best to maintain them and extend the useful life
of your vehicles. Choosing vehicles is frequently influenced by a variety of individuals representing a wide range of agendas that are not necessarily practical or objective. This Workshop presents a range of proven principles and suggested procedures and the need to avoid expedient, subjective or emotional decisions.

Workshop 3 -Thur 15/2/2007
Managing Transport-Cost-effective use of vehicles, manpower and resources. This important Workshop reviews a variety of important truck management techniques such as vehicle capability, a layman's approach to vehicle performance, the impact of routing and scheduling on customer service and operating costs. The module also deals with selecting, training and motivating drivers.

The FleetWatch Training & Development Academy attracts participants from virtually all key transport functions. Each Workshop includes hands-on case studies. Participants work in groups and on their own. Each participant will receive a comprehensive set of notes.

Who should attend? Transporters (large or small), truck rental companies and 3rd party distributors, local government, banks, fleet services companies, vehicle manufacturers and dealers.