It is easy to underestimate just how dangerous long-distance driving can be. When one is driving a large vehicle, the dangers are only increased, as stopping distances are going to be far greater and the task at hand far more taxing.

From tiredness to the mistakes of others, there will be many potential causes of danger for those undertaking commercial driving and, as such, the quality of the training that such drivers receive will be of the upmost importance. The majority of day-to-day drivers never have to worry too much about accidents, but this will be due to the lack of miles they put in and the relevant safety of the routes they travel. Commercial drivers on the other hand may well be expected to travel on dangerous roads, in foreign countries or even simply find themselves having to manoeuvre a vast beast of a vehicle in spaces that are less than generous.

It is easy to assume that all commercial transport training will be the same, but not only will certain training programs go into far more depth, but others may even be far more specific for a certain type of commercial driver. On top of this, the emphasis placed on theory may be vastly different from one course to the next and finding one that prepares drivers both physically and mentally will be invaluable.

Ultimately, finding the right driver transport training will not just be about ensuring that your drivers are legally covered. Instead, it will be about making sure that your drivers – and in turn both your reputation and other road users – are as safe as possible.