Ace Truck Training centre provides training for truck drivers for a successful career on the open road. To compliment our fully comprehensive National courses, Ace Truck Training provides advanced driver training, defensive driving, refresher training, pre-employment assessments, and induction training for those who want to master their truck driving skills.

Advance Techniques in Heavy Truck on Road Operations- 2 hours- $230.00

Learn how to save $$$ in fuel consumption & maintenance costs

The aim of this course is to show drivers how they can reduced fuel consumption and maintenance costs & save money for themselves or their companies.

Classroom Based Discussion and practical exercises involving the following:

Safety issuses regarding driving heavy trucks on on the road- including fatigue management.
how to get the best out of the truck's performance by using the gearbox efficiently.
learning how to skip gears when practical- flow on affect is less fatigue
better fuel economy and less wear on the equipment

Advanced Truck Driver Training- $100.00ph

Drivers who have just completed their heavy vehicle truck licences do not always have the confidence to drive the vehicle in a real work situation. Other drivers may feel their driving skills need improving. The advanced driving course provides drivers with the skills required to load and unload plant, or commercial goods, improve their driving skills using a non-synchro gear box, and general driving confidence.

Defensive Skills- 4 hours- $400.00

Ace Truck Training is committed to providing defensive driving courses that improve the attitude and skill base of all drivers, no matter what level of experience. With the correct attitude and good defensive techniques, you can avoid potentially hazardous situations. We will teach you to have a better understanding of modern vehicle technology, and be able to react more effectively in an emergency situation.

Classroom Based Discussion and practical exercises involving the following

Tyres and Car Maintenance
Seating/Posture/Steering Technique
Following Distances
Stopping Distances
Emergency Braking technique
Collision Avoidance and Lane Changing.
Split Surface Braking
Corner Braking
Skid Control
Fatigue Management
Road Rules

Induction Training- $100 per hour

Driver safety training should be provided as soon as possible to new employees before they are assigned a vehicle and as part of normal induction.

Induction training can provide a sense of importance to the new employee, showing that their safety and understanding of company policies, and procedures is highly valued.

Pre-employment Assessments- $100 per hour

Pre-employment screening of personnel is critical to ensuring you appoint the right person for the job.

Before you make a decision to employ a full time employee driver/operator Ace Truck training offers evaluations for employers and those seeking employment within the transport/construction industry.

We have designed a comprehensive driving and/or operating evaluation program that incorporates both theory knowledge required for jobs as well as demonstration of practical ability. The process is designed to evaluate skills, habits, other vehicle interaction behaviour and to give an indication of a person’s capability to drive / operate heavy vehicles or plant. Evaluations include:

Pre-checklist
Pre drive check
Vehicle inspection
Basis road/legislative law
PPE
Basic operation
Technical manoeuvres
Attitude and technique
Economic use of vehicle

Refresher Training/Evaluations- $100 per hour

Ace Truck training provides refresher training for existing employees to offer employers feedback on their driver’s skills and road behaviours.

We come to you- The sessions are conducted whilst your drivers are conducting their normal work routines- eliminating down-time.

Feedback includes:

Observation and planning skills
Defensive and economical driving practises
Road rule compliance
Stress free driving style
Crash and incident avoidance
Hazard perception and early risk analysis
Surviving the drive
Driving with everybody on the road

All courses can be tailored to suit the needs of the clients. The length of time required can be decided prior to the courses, or even during the course.

Entry Requirements: All drivers must hold a current car and/or heavy vehicle licence- MR, HR or HC.

Certification: All drivers will receive a certificate of competency and a driver evaluation report will be provided at completion of each course.