Case Studies

Case Study 1

A leading company, supporting the agricultural industry, has a mixed and varied fleet of vehicles. The company has worked with AA DriveTech for many years and has used bespoke courses for its wide range of vehicles, from 4x4 off road vehicles to advanced test preparation courses. The company embraces change and was one of the first companies in the UK to consider their Driver CPC requirements. Having undertaken on-road training with us before, they were pleased to find they could carry on the roll out of these courses, as these are now registered as Driver CPC compliant. The drivers all carried out on-the-road training with an experienced trainer and were able to develop and improve their driving skills. The second year of training consisted of Tachograph and Eco driving workshops which were held at venues around the country. The company is now planning their third year of Driver CPC training and has embraced this new legislation. 

Case Study 2    

One of the leading drinks distributors in the UK which has a fleet of around 250 heavy vehicles and has been working with AA DriveTech, to manage its fleet effectively, for approximately 5 years, was unsure about the best way to implement their compliance training. They had three options available to them; in house, outsource or a mixture of both. AA DriveTech worked closely with the company to identify their requirements and subsequently developed a training regime that trained 20 of their in-house trainers with two AA DriveTech training products, which enabled them to fit their training mandate around their operational demands. AA DriveTech also manages the licence uploads to the DVLA database and provides the company with confirmation certificates of attendance.

Case Study 3

As the largest brewer of cask beer in Britain, this company has a varied fleet of vehicles to service their business. They were very keen to work with a supplier that could tailor courses to their company needs. AA DriveTech was chosen for their reputation and ability to meet the company's nationwide requirements. In all, 22 Safe Culture workshops were delivered on Saturdays in January and February from Cockermouth in the North to Ringwood in the South. These courses were all well received and the company is now planning its second year of courses with AA DriveTech.

Case Study 4

A small independent preparatory school which runs a fleet of minibuses, contacted AA DriveTech when the new EU legislation was introduced, for advice on how to ensure that their staff were fully compliant with the new rules. The school has undertaken workshops covering Safe Culture, Eco driving and Practical Reversing. AA DriveTech has supported the school over this time with a complete fleet package including licence checks as well as answering queries regarding their fleet and current legislation.  When they replace their fleet later this year they plan to combine the vehicle handover with a familiarisation course to cover digital technologies and vehicle checks which will also meet the Driver CPC Syllabus.

Case Study 5

A London Borough has been working with AA DriveTech for many years and the issues that we have assisted them with have included licence checks to on-the-road training for all their vehicles from cars to coaches.  When the new legislation came in to being the Borough was quick to see the benefits of starting their training early.  By early April 2009 we had delivered several workshops to their PCV drivers and they were one of the first establishments to undertake LGV Driver CPC training in early September 2009.  The Borough is now starting their second year of training with more workshops and practical Driver CPC training.

Case Study 6

This Borough Council put their Driver CPC training requirements out to tender. After a very competitive process AA Drivetech won this high profile training contract. The training programme consists of a daily workshop for the 150 drivers that work for the council. The drivers are starting on the AA DriveTech journey with the Safe Culture workshop in the first year, which over time will be followed by other workshops designed to develop and expand the driver’s knowledge base.

Case Study 7

This company specialises in providing a tailor made document destruction service enabling companies to comply with their legal disposal obligations. The company has been working with AA DriveTech for a number of years developing courses for both its LGV and company car drivers. The company is now working with AA DriveTech on its Driver CPC training. The company has depots throughout the UK and is rolling out a programme of workshops to its drivers throughout the country to help them meet the requirements of this new legislation.

Case Study 8

As part of an AEA Technology led consortium, AA DriveTech was commissioned to design and test the new Safe and Fuel Efficient (SAFED) scheme for vans.  With our specialist knowledge of the sector and close working relationships with a number of training providers and key stakeholders AA DriveTech was able to produce a bespoke driver development guide for the industry.  This was rolled out through a broader national demonstration and embedding programme.  AA DriveTech subsequently arranged and delivered SAFED training for approximately 550 van drivers over a 6 month period.

Case Study 9

Transport for London - Freight Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS).  FORS is an industry led initiative for freight operators in London. A scheme designed to improve their business and operational efficiency, whilst simultaneously reducing the impact of vehicle movement in the city and the wider environment.  AADT was appointed by Transport for London (TfL) to undertake the bronze level membership assessment process for operators’ entry into this prestigious scheme.  AADT engaged with operators of light and heavy commercial vehicles to assess their operational processes and procedures enabling AADT to judge whether the candidate operator met the minimum criteria for membership along with advice on how to improve their operations in line with legislation, regulation and industry best practice.