A fleet management focuses on fleet policy development, safety programs initiatives, vehicle selector creation based on exhaustive lifecycle cost analyses, and implementation of a corporate sustainability program. Prospen Africa is aware that many companies embrace strategic fleet management, these companies recognize the strategic aspect to fleet management and view vehicle acquisition, replacement planning, funding alternatives as a high-level strategic corporate decision.

The Fleet Management Training will enable attending delegates to discuss emerging strategic solutions to challenges in fleet management. The Impending open road toll system, rising fuel cost and taxes on vehicle purchases and usage leaves many fleet owners and companies looking for savvy ways to manage their fleet expenses and risk.

Accreditation

This is a non-Accredited course.

Course Overview

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Managing the Fleet and Transport Function
• Developing and Implementing Strategies for Transport and Fleet Management
• Identifying Role-Players and their Responsibilities for Transport and Fleet Management
• Applying Risk Management and Internal Controls to Enhance Loss Control in Transport Management
• Monitoring Implementation of Strategies for Transport and Fleet Management
• Report Writing and Accident Investigation.

Module One

• Introduction and brief overview
• Industry overview – Statistics and trends
• Role-Players in Transport and Fleet Management
• Legislative and regulatory environment
• Motor sector umbrella bodies

Module Two

• Workings of a Road Transport Operation
• Fleet management in context
• Relationship between transport and fleet management
• Overview of the motor industry
• South African motor industry supply chain
• Maintenance management
• Fuel cost management

Module Three

• Acquisition and Financing of Vehicles
• Managing the company’s fleet policy
• The fleet vehicle life cycle
• Total Cost of Ownership approach (TCO)
• Vehicle selection and writing the Specifications

Module Four

• The Fleet Management Policy
• Role of the fleet manager
• Operating Procedures
• Types of reports
• Fleet information required for effective fleet management
• Gathering and storing vehicle information
• Fleet information systems
• Data related to the motor sector

Module Five

• Dealer selection
• Procurement costs
• Timing the purchase
• The main financing methods
• Financial calculations
• Asset loss and damage risk management
• Accident management programmes
• Replacement cycle management
• Used vehicle re-marketing

 Module Six

• Incident Investigation and Reporting
• Legal Requirements for Incident Investigation
• Incident Investigation Policy for the Company
• Responsibilities for Accident Investigation
• Cooperation with Authorities
• On-scene Investigation and Evidence Gathering
• Completing the Accident Investigation Form

This training runs for 5 days

Our Fleet Operations Management Accident Investigation & Report Writing is available in a variety of formats to best match your needs

In-House training: We bring the training to your location. Available with customized features created to meet your requirements.

Virtual Training: Delivered totally online, our virtual sessions are designed to keep participants engaged through relevant training, activities for practice, and ongoing reinforcement.

Available on request.

Fleet Managers/Officers Fleet, Administrators Logistics, Managers/Officers, Transport Managers/ Officers, Asset Management Personnel, Fleet Maintenance Manager, Fleet Management Industry Personnel, Distribution Manager, Operation Managers