Advanced Transport Management

Course Introduction
This course is an advanced level into transport management. The program provides foundation knowledge into
Transport Management, vehicle management an opportunity for participants to see how the integrated use of
analytical skills in, Planning, Human Resource and Operations Management combine to define the workings of
this function
This course is designed for transport officers and administrators in the area of transport and logistics. It is also
for freight forwarders, personnel in supply and transport in both the private and civil service
Overview and Objectives

After successful completion of this two week learning programme the learners should be able to:
 Demonstrate an understanding of the basic concepts transportation and fleet

 Define and distinguish between transportation and fleet management
 Demonstrate an understanding of the responsibilities of role‐players in transport and
 fleet management
 Demonstrate an understanding of how to plan an integrated transport management
 strategy
 Demonstrate an understanding of how to maintain fleet in good condition
 Demonstrate an understanding of the link between transport management and
 performance management
 Managing the transport & fleet management function effectively
 Control & prevention of losses in transport & fleet management
 Transport & fleet management performance
 Modes of transport and related challenges
 Strategies for effective transport & fleet management
Module 1: An overview of transport & fleet management
 Introduction into transport & fleet management

 Role‐players and their responsibilities for transport & fleet management
 Defining transport & fleet management
 Managing the transport & fleet management function effectively
 Control & prevention of losses in transport & fleet management
 Risk management and internal controls to exercise loss control
 Transport & fleet management performance
 Modes of transport and related challenges
Module 2: Fundamentals of Transportation Management
 Transport Policy Development

 Transport Decision making tools
 Transport and logistics skills
 Transport Economics and Management
 Method of Solving Transportation Problems
 Strategies for effective transport & fleet management
 Management and Decision Making
 Logistics Management
 Sustainable Transport
 Transport Policy and Planning
 Business Environment for Transport and Logistics
 Financial Management & Reporting for Transport and Logistics
 Information Technology for Transport and Logistics
Module 3: The professional driver Management
 Business basics
 Responsibilities of the professional driver
 Driver evaluation and testing
 Driver training requirements
 Contract for drivers of goods and passenger vehicles
 Accident reporting and investigation
 Hi-jack prevention procedures
 On-board recording devices and vehicle tracking
 On-board computers
 Vehicle tracking
Module 3: Vehicle Selection

Selecting fleet cars and light commercial vehicles
 Analysing fleet requirements
 Fleet car utility
 Social utility and Practical utility
 Selecting light commercial vehicles
 Dealer selection and Fleet standardization
Selecting heavy vehicles – matching the truck to the task
 Factors affecting body size
 Chassis selection and Vehicle quality level
 Vehicle performance
 Optional and extra equipment
 Cab type and ergonomics and Vehicle configurations
 Operating costs and Vehicle blueprint
Vehicle performance
 Basic engine requirements
 Engine torque and power development
 Turbocharging
 Measuring engine performance and reading engine performance graphs
 Factors affecting vehicle performance Determining road performance
 Developing the road map of performance
Vehicle chassis and body selection
 Vehicle terminology
 Chassis design
 Basic strength of materials and Frame repairs
 Body design principles and Trailers and semi-trailers
 Vehicle and payload mass distribution
 Costing, budgeting vehicle operations and Cost categories
 Cost allocation and recovery
 Uneconomical deliveries
 Vehicle utilisation, availability, downtime and Vehicle replacement factors
 Selection and application of mechanical handling appliances
Module 4: General Management Skills
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 General Management Skills
 Transport Economics and Management,
 Emotional Intelligence
 Planning
 Co-ordinating
 Leading and Leadership
 Analysis Tools for Transport and Logistics
Module 5: Transportation Marketing and Communications Management
 Aspects of strategic marketing and communications
 Transport Marketing Mix
 Communication skills and leadership skills,
 Basics of communication
 Verbal communication
 Written communication
 Electronic communication
 Supervision and organisation
 Leadership qualities
 Action planning
 Basic rules of effective decision-making
 Motivation
Module 6: Technical Preventive maintenance

Objectives and basics of planned maintenance
 The driver’s role in reducing vehicle costs
 Maintenance scheduling
 Maintenance records
Tyre maintenance
 Tyre types, sizes and marking
 Tyre selection
 Tyre care and maintenance
 Wheel rims
 Dual tyre fitment
 Tread depth
 Tyre rotation
 Driver participation
 Yard maintenance
Determining workshop requirements
 Workshop task categories
 Standard methods and standard times
 Establishing targets
 Teamwork
Workshop control
 Quality control
 Recording and processing data
 Parts control
 Work flow
 Distribution of information
 Repair times and costs
 Vehicle downtime
 Productivity and efficiency
 Workshop daily control
 Budgeting workshop expenses
 Lubrication
 Automotive electronics
COURSE VENUE :
 Training Materials( Soft Copies) and notes Hand-outs
 Tablet 10 inch (latest)/ Laptop
 Tea Breaks/ refreshments
 Course tuition
 Personal action planning, Certification and Follow-up support (on request)

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Course Introduction

Overview and Objectives

 Demonstrate an understanding of the basic concepts transportation and fleet

Module 1: An overview of transport & fleet management

 Introduction into transport & fleet management

Module 2: Fundamentals of Transportation Management

 Transport Policy Development

Module 3: The professional driver Management

Module 3: Vehicle Selection

Module 6: Technical Preventive maintenance

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