Course Details

This course is appropriate for a wide range of professionals but not limited to:

• Fleet Managers and Supervisors
• Transport and Logistics Officers
• Operations and Dispatch Coordinators
• Maintenance Managers and Workshop Personnel
• Supply Chain and Distribution Professionals
• Anyone involved in managing company vehicles or transport operations

• Expert-led sessions with dynamic visual aids
• Comprehensive course manual to support practical application and reinforcement
• Interactive discussions addressing participants’ real-world projects and challenges
• Insightful case studies and proven best practices to enhance learning

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand fleet management principles and transport planning processes
• Select appropriate vehicles and equipment based on operational needs
• Apply scheduling, routing, and load planning strategies
• Manage fuel usage, maintenance, and lifecycle costs
• Implement safety programs and regulatory compliance measures
• Measure fleet performance using KPIs and continuous improvement tools

DAY 1

Introduction to Fleet and Transport Management

• Welcome and Introduction
• Pre-Test
• Role of Fleet Management in Logistics and Operations
• Types of Fleets: Commercial, Industrial, Service, and Specialized Fleets
• Fleet Structure, Responsibilities, and Key Functions
• Cost Components of Fleet Operations
• Exercise

DAY 2

Fleet Planning, Vehicle Selection and Acquisition

• Assessing Operational Requirements for Vehicle Selection
• Specifications, Payload, Capacity, and Utilization Criteria
• Vehicle Acquisition Options: Purchase, Lease, Contracting
• Lifecycle Management and Replacement Planning
• Regulatory and Environmental Considerations
• Exercise

DAY 3

Transport Operations, Routing and Scheduling

• Dispatching, Trip Planning, and Job Allocation
• Routing Optimization Techniques
• Load Planning, Cargo Handling, and Efficiency Improvements
• GPS, Telematics, and Tracking Technologies
• Managing Driver Performance and Behavior
• Exercise

DAY 4

Maintenance, Fuel Management and Safety

• Preventive and Predictive Maintenance Planning
• Workshop Operations and Vehicle Reliability
• Fuel Management and Consumption Optimization
• Safety Programs and Defensive Driving
• Compliance with Transport Regulations and Standards
• Exercise

DAY 5

Performance Measurement, Cost Control and Course Wrap-up

• Fleet KPIs: Utilization, Availability, Cost per Kilometer
• Cost Reduction Strategies and Budget Control
• Managing Risks in Fleet Operations
• Continuous Improvement and Reporting Tools
• Post-Test
• Certificate Ceremony