New program to promote freight management ‘best practice’

Following the resounding success of our Professional Ownership & Driver Wellbeing Program the Australian Forest Contractors Association has launched the Professional Freight Task Management program.

This program is open to all members as well nonmembers combining the PODW program with the ATSSS Heavy Vehicle Crash and Rollover Awareness Program.

The program will be presented by industry experts Alan Pincott from Australian Trucking Safety Services & Solutions and Kirstin Pincott from KJ Training & Consulting.

Professional Freight Task Management goes beyond the scope of PODW and now incorporates the renowned Rollover Program. This comprehensive training package has been meticulously designed to promote ‘best practice’ not only within the transport industry but also across various nontransport sectors.

With an emphasis on safety, efficiency, and industrywide excellence, this program is set to revolutionize the way freight tasks are managed. It equips professionals with the knowledge, skills, and tools necessary to navigate the complexities of the freight industry while prioritizing the well-being of drivers.

By combining the expertise of Alan and Kirstin, this program offers a holistic approach to freight management. Their extensive experience and dedication to safety will ensure that participants gain invaluable insights and practical strategies to enhance their operations.

The AFCA is inviting industry professionals, both within and outside the transport sector, to join in this cutting-edge training opportunity to foster a culture of continuous improvement and set new standards for excellence in our respective industries.

The program includes:

• Understanding our industry’s vehicle crashes

• Heavy vehicle national law; Chapter 1A safety duty

• Chain of Responsibility (26C) Primary duty

• Alcohol and other drugs

• Sleep cycles and sleep hygiene

• Attention, concentration and the tricks your mind plays

• How to respond to an accident

• Trip planning

• Creating awareness, engagement & working as an industry

• Understanding crashes & rollovers

• What happens when a truck rolls

• Why they roll & the forces involved

• Understanding your vehicle, your load & your industry

• Where trucks roll and identifying high risk locations

• EBS technology

• The human factor Costs per person is $170 for AFCA members and $190 for industry members.