Driver Fatigue

When driving a heavy vehicle, driver fatigue is quite common. Often drivers have to travel for long hours and work night shifts. Learn what causes fatigue, the effects and how to minimise driver fatigue.

Drugs and Alcohol

Heavy Vehicle Operators needs to be alert and able to assess where the next hazard comes from. Drinking alcohol and/or taking drugs will have a direct influence on your driving. Explore the pitfalls of driving under the influence and the best strategy for staying safe.

Vehicle Prechecks

Regular pre trip inspections of your vehicle are essential for minimising vehicle risk and can even save lives. Learn what’s involved in the precheck of your vehicle as well as of you the driver, to make sure you’re safe to drive.

Load Planning

Planning the load can have lots of advantages. Discover the importance of load placement, customer requirements and risk assessment and the impacts if these are not implemented correctly.

Restraining Loads (Part 1)

Heavy Vehicle Operators are required to ensure the load on their vehicle is securely restrained and within the permitted dimensions and weight limitations. Explore what restraint and restraint method should be used, based on the load and vehicle. Also discover the impact of not securely a load safely.

Restraining Loads (Part 2)

When operating heavy vehicles there are many different types of equipment used to restrain loads. Learn about the types of equipment, how to do safety checks on the equipment and how to restrain the load.

Log Book

Driving continuously for hours every day will eventually lead to driver fatigue. Log books not only help you and your employer meet the legal requirements as a driver, it helps you keep track of your hours, reduce fatigue and driving accidents. Learn more about log books and driver responsibilities.