Driver Development

Want to take your skills to the next level? Our training courses can help. Whether it’s saving fuel, boosting productivity or staying up to date as the industry changes, we’ll give you the real-world knowledge and confidence that will put you at the top of your game.

Learn from the best

When you train with us, you’ll learn about your truck from those who know it best – the ones who built it. What’s more, our close relationship with transport companies, authorities and the logistics industry ensures you’ll always get the most up-to-date information about industry developments and trends. Just as important, we constantly develop and train our trainers – so you can rest assured that they are always highly skilled and certified. All to help you get the most out of your truck.

Why Volvo Trucks driver development

Get the most out of your truck
Save fuel
Boost productivity
Increase industry knowledge
Improve driver safety

Volvo Trucks Driver Development Courses

Vehicle Handover Course

Simple checks are key to utilising the vehicle and being fully aware of its capabilities can help to improve driver safety, lower maintenance costs, and improve your business efficiencies.

Features and Benefits

Better utilisation of vehicle
Lower fuel and maintenance costs
Reduced stress and fatigue
Increased safety and lower risk of injury
Total understanding of the vehicle and controls

Basic Conversion Course

This unique course will help ensure that your drivers are confident, protected and most importantly safe behind the wheel with complete knowledge of all technological features of their vehicle.

Features and Benefits

On route training
Economical driving
Defensive driving techniques
Lower costs for damaged or lost goods and vehicle damage

Train the Trainer Course

This service is normally requested by customers who operate 15 Units or more and would like to keep their drivers well informed about our product, as new features filter through in new models.

Features and Benefits

Classroom facilitating skills
Lesson presentation skills and methods
Understanding of recruitment processes
Effective communication skills
Safety awareness
Guideline to drafting own "lesson –plan”

Demo Trips

This service is meant for operators who haven’t operated Volvo trucks before and are interested in testing the performance of our product within his or her business.

Features and Benefits

Better familiarization of our product
Hands-on driver experience
Improve driver safety
Increase industry knowledge
Save fuel

For more information please contact:

Mtho Sangweni

Driver Trainer Manager

mtho.sangweni@volvo.com

011 842 5000

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Course benefits

You’ll see instant improvements in fuel economy, safety and wear and tear
Instructors are skilled Volvo Truck specialists
Courses are regularly updated so you stay ahead of the competition
Courses are based on decades of research and experience

Improve your bottom line

The quickest and easiest way to improve your bottom line is by changing driving habits. By improving the way you accelerate and brake, and by making full use of the truck’s features, you can cut fuel consumption by as much as 10% – instantly. Increasing safety and reducing wear and tear will save even more money and time.

Our courses teach drivers how they can best use the features and services of the truck, as well as improve their industry knowledge. All so they can drive more fuel efficiently, safely and skilfully – which will also increase productivity.

Advice that pays off

Based on decades of Volvo research and experience, and led by specialist instructors, our training courses combine theory and practical coaching. Our training trucks are fitted with the latest fuel-saving and safety technology. And each course can be shaped to your needs – or the needs of your company.

Volvo Trucks Driver Guide

All you need to know about your truck, its unique configuration and to how to operate it, can be found in your customized Driver Guide. It’s available in many different formats: View it online, get the app, read the printed book or download it as a PDF.

Booking your course

Your Volvo Trucks dealer can help you find and book the course that’s right for you.