Truck drivers are an invaluable part of our economy. Without them, products wouldn’t get to their destinations on time, leading to delays and shortages. You need a comprehensive training program to ensure your drivers are in peak position.
Keep reading to learn how a TranSim™ simulator can elevate your training program - and drivers - to the next level.
Enhanced driver safety with TranSim™
According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), 4,764 people died in large truck crashes in 2022 - 17% were truck occupants.
Preventing accidents is the number one priority of any fleet company, and proper training is the best way to do it. Using a TranSim™ simulator ensures drivers of all levels are trained and challenged to further develop their skills.
A driving simulator makes for better training because it encourages mistakes. A simulator allows drivers to make errors in a safe environment versus on the road. They can then learn from their mistakes through repeated lessons instead of being afraid of harming themselves or someone else. This is crucial while learning emergency maneuvers.
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Realistic and immersive training experience
Using a driving simulator for training doesn’t mean your drivers can’t get a realistic experience. In fact, TranSim™ does provide a realistic experience through its scenarios and immersive features.
Our scenario library comes preloaded with experiences that tackle various weather and lighting conditions. You can also create custom scenarios through our scenario builder tool.
Safely practicing driving in tough weather conditions will better prepare your drivers for the real thing. This means their reactions will be faster and smarter in a dangerous situation.
It’s not just environmental factors. A TranSim™ simulator can also mimic vehicle malfunctions so drivers can learn the signs while on the road.
The immersive factor of our simulators comes from our 180-degree visuals displayed on three screens. This mimics how a driver would see the world from their windshields.
Depending on environmental factors, the simulator chair also engages the senses through various vibrations. TranSim™ has a 6-channel surround sound system to better mimic environmental noises.
Cost reduction and efficiency improvements
Using a driving simulator will make your entire company more efficient, saving you money. For example, you can use a TranSim™ simulator to make your drivers more fuel efficient and save on fuel costs while training them.
This is because simulators don’t require gas - a crucial savings with fluctuating gas prices.
Using the simulator, you can refine your drivers’ techniques so they don’t stop and start as much while driving and help them break bad habits such as idling in parking lots instead of turning the engine off.
Not to mention that simulators reduce accidents, which reduces vehicle repairs and downtime.
Better recruitment and retention rates
It’s no secret that the trucking industry is facing a shortage of drivers. Many fleet companies struggle with recruiting and retaining drivers. One easy way to keep more truckers is to focus on safety and training.
Drivers want to know their company cares about them as people, not just numbers. The opportunity to learn more and stay safe will make drivers more likely to stay with your company. The same goes for recruiting. New drivers want to trust the people they’re working for.
Make trainers better teachers
Driving simulators like TranSim™ can also make your trainers better teachers by providing them with smarter tools. All Driver Training Solutions simulators come with an Instructor Operation Station™ (IOS).
The IOS has tools such as the Learning Management System (LMS), which lets trainers create lessons or use preloaded scenarios. This ensures consistency across multiple trainers.
The Replay Studio™ allows teachers to replay the previous scenario to offer specific feedback to the driver. They can rewind to the exact moment when a driver made a mistake and explain why it’s a mistake.
The Scenario Builder™ is designed so trainers can create unique experiences to better cater to drivers’ needs.
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Training is crucial to your fleet company. One accident can cost you thousands and hold up your schedule. Training should always be at the forefront of every company’s goals because it can improve various aspects of your fleet.
If you want to take your fleet training to the next level, we offer a variety of services along with our simulators. To learn more about our services, contact us today.
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Driver Training Solutions
A division of Acron Aviation
Driver Training Solutions offers highly customizable products and services to support effective delivery of content and management of training effectiveness. Our services include professional grade driving simulators, driver training services, training programs, performance assessment engines and computer-based training.
