Journey management is a process aimed at minimizing exposure to driving-related hazards and preventing crashes and injuries. It is a procedure used to analyze and manage the risks Drivers face while they are "on the road". Corporate Drivers are always on the road, moving goods, services and personnel from one point to another and as such encounter countless hazards, making their job one of the riskiest activities employees undertake.

This program is designed to assist Drivers learn journey management skills that will help them eliminate or minimize exposure to those hazards, manage the associated risks and reduce the likelihood of getting injured or killed in a work-related road crash.

Learning objectives:

At the end of the program, participants will be able to;

• Schedule their journey carefully to avoid night driving and dangerous spots
• Take into account road hazards and weather conditions
• Adhere to the legal restrictions on driving times, distances, and speed limits
• Know what to do in case of an emergency
• Define your route options and different types of roads available
• Plan your rest periods and locations
• Think about the timing of your journey and how busy roads will be
• Identify black spots/route hazardous spots and high-risk locations
• Time your journey and allow extra time to account of unexpected delays
• Create a Journey Management Plan in conjunction your supervisor
• Use Journey Management Plan
• Check the roadworthiness of your vehicle
• Design and use pre-trip checklist

For whom:

This program is designed for all corporate drivers and their supervisors. Truck drivers who undertake long distance haul will also benefit from this course.