SmartDriver in the City is specially designed for professional drivers and managers of urban and municipal fleets.
Participants learn safe driving practices as well as ways to lower fuel consumption and the environmental impact of light, medium and heavy-duty vehicles in an urban environment. The training is designed to be delivered through brief, informal ‘tailgate talks’ discussions. Fleet managers and instructors can also leverage SmartDriver in the City resources for in-class training delivery.
Course outline
SmartDriver in the City includes nine ’tailgate talk’ subject areas:
- Understanding climate change
- Driving for a living
- Driving smart
- Use of gears and fuel economy
- Idling
- Effective fuel-reducing devices
- Maintenance and fuel efficiency
- Tires and fuel efficiency
- Alternative fuels and traditional fuels
Registration
Email nrcan.smartdriver-conducteuraverti.rncan@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca for more information.
Delivery method
Downloadable PDF file for in-person ‘tailgate talks’
Duration
10-20 minutes per ‘tailgate talk’
Audience
Forestry trucking industry professionals