How professional delivery truck driving simulators decrease downtime and repair costs for delivery vehicles

Fleets of large commercial trucks are often mentioned when discussing fleet efficiency, but delivery vehicles also make up a fleet. More than ever, the world is depending on drivers to deliver their goods in a short amount of time.

Of course, the more pressure there is to deliver, the more chances there are that a mistake and an accident will occur. This costs companies a lot of time and money in:

• Delayed deliveries 
• Lost wages
• Repairs
• Replacement vehicles

This is why delivery van fleet managers must ensure their fleet is at peak performance. A comprehensive driver training program can easily prevent vehicle downtime.

Learn how one cost-effective tool can give plenty of time for drivers to train without holding up daily operations. 

Why every delivery fleet needs a driving simulator to prevent accidents and vehicle downtime

Learn how one Driving Training Solutions simulator will improve training, make better drivers and save you money. 

1. Decreasing vehicle wear and tear

Delivery training used to be in a classroom setting and then on the road. This tied up experienced drivers and vehicles while new drivers learned how to maneuver a larger vehicle.

DeliverySim™ combines both forms of training. Our simulators are so immersive that a real vehicle isn’t needed.

Using physical feedback in the steering column and immersive technology to engage the senses, users get the physical feel of driving a delivery vehicle in a safe environment.

Examples of Driving Training Solutions’ immersive technology:

• 3D road surface model for a realistic tire-to-road feel 
•  6-channel surround-sound system and sub-audio tactile transducer to generate vibrations
• 180-degree view mimicking the windshield view
• Adjustable mirrors
• Physical turn signal land shift levers

Using a simulator instead of a vehicle will prevent wear and tear on the vehicle, extending its operational lifespan. It also lowers maintenance costs due to wear.

By using a simulator for training, companies can prevent accidents during training, which equates to downtime while in repair.

A simulator will also save companies on fuel since it requires no gas to use - just electricity. 

2. Preparing for numerous scenarios on the road

One of the hardest aspects of training delivery drivers is preparing them for every situation that happens on the road - including the rare ones. It’s important to prepare for anything so drivers react appropriately.

Preparing for dangerous situations using traditional training methods is impossible without putting the trainer and new driver in danger.

A driving simulator is different. It allows you to train drivers for the most dangerous situations in a controlled environment. DeliverySim™ comes with built-in scenarios that cover various driving situations.

There is also a collection of emergency maneuver sections so users can easily practice the most dire scenarios.

Using a simulator for dangerous scenarios reduces the chances of an accident by building new drivers’ muscle memory through repetition. If they are unfortunately stuck in a bad situation, they’ll know how to react instinctively - minimizing as much damage as possible. 

Customized scenarios 

If there are unique situations your drivers have faced that our pre-made experiences don’t cover, all Driving Training Solutions simulators have a scenario builder. You’ll be able to customize experiences to fit your delivery fleet’s unique needs.

Instructors can change various aspects of premade scenarios to have a wider range of training for new drivers. Instructors can change:

• Lighting
• Road type
• The environment
• The time of day
• Weather

3. Improving operational efficiency 

Using a simulator for delivery driving training ensures your operations are more efficient and cost-effective. When using traditional training methods, you need to have delivery vehicles available to train on. You also need trainers or experienced drivers to shadow them.

This takes away from your operating capacity, and you lose money - not to mention the fuel used just for training.

Using a simulator allows operations to continue as normal during training sessions. There’s no need to use real vehicles when a simulator like DeliverySim™ has real physical feedback that mimics a delivery truck.

Training also tends to go faster with a simulator thanks to the experiential and repetitive learning. Practicing various scenarios in a safe environment lets drivers build muscle memory without worrying about mistakes. 

Better trainers

All Driving Training Solutions simulators have trainer tools to ensure training is standardized across various trainers. Trainers can create lesson plans for many drivers and custom ones based on individual needs. 

DeliverySim™ will ensure delivery fleet safety

Using a simulator will reduce the chance of accidents occurring - saving you money on delivery vehicle replacement and repair costs - and ensure that your training is top-of-the-line for drivers. Both new and experienced drivers can benefit from Driver Training Solutions simulators.