This training course will examine the transportation function in a holistic manner. This training course will start by outlining the requirements of successful fleet maintenance programs and workshops. The training course then describe the components of stringent fleet and driver safety programs and experiment with different capital budgeting and distribution routing techniques. This course will conclude with a thorough explanation of key fleet performance measures.

By the end of the Vehicle Fleet Development & Management training course, participants will be able to:

• State the objectives of fleet management and the role of the fleet manager
• Implement a fleet preventive maintenance program
• Determine requirements for efficient workshops
• Create fleet safety and driver selection programs
• Use capital budgeting techniques to perform vehicle replacement analysis
• Optimize distribution vehicle routes
• Write Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and measure performance of the fleet

Day 1 : Introduction to Fleet Management 

• Definition of Fleet Management
• Objectives of Fleet Management
• Costs associated with Fleet Management
• Maximizing Customer Service
• Fleet Manager Profile
• Fleet Maintenance Management
• Roles and responsibilities in Maintenance
• Benefits of preventive Maintenance Inspections
• Scope of preventive Maintenance Programs
• Unscheduled Maintenance
• Road Calls
• Tire Selection and Management
• Parts and Supply Management
• Vendor vs. In-house Maintenance

Day 2 : Workshop Management 

• Workshop Layout
• Workshop Tools
• Computing Workshop Productivity
• Facility Requirements
• Bay Space Layout
• Fleet Safety Management
• Elements of a Safety Program
• Reasons for Accident Prevention
• Driver Selection Criteria
• Fleet Skill Tests
• Road Accident Types

Day 3 : Vehicle Selection and Replacement 

• Vehicle Selection Criteria
• Own or Contract Analysis
• Vehicle Replacement Analysis
• Capital Budgeting Techniques

Day 4 : Transportation and Distribution Planning 

• Transportation fundamentals and optimization
• Factors affecting transportation decisions
• Network design options
• Routing of distribution vehicles

Day 5 : Measuring and Improving Fleet Performance 

• Fleet Measurement System
• Transportation Costs
• Cost Ratios
• Transportation Asset Productivity
• Financial and Quality Indicators
• Cycle Time Indicators
• Measuring and Improving Fleet Utilization

This workshop runs for 5 days

Available on request

Our Vehicle Fleet Development And Management 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.

• Fleet Managers and Coordinators
• Maintenance Managers and Supervisors
• Transportation Planners
• Fleet Safety Managers & Supervisors
• Operations Professionals