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Explore Transport prioritizes comprehensive training to procure the best talent
When Chris discusses ‘ vulnerable road users ,’ he refers to those with less crash protection than occupants of motor vehicles , who therefore have a higher risk of being injured or killed in a road accident . “ The other benefit to the AI tech , which is quite clever , is it can determine if there ’ s a vulnerable road user within the danger zone . It will alert the driver , and then become silent until it spots a person , reducing unnecessary noise pollution , which will be welcomed by most who happen to live near busy junctions . So that ’ s the kind of technology we ’ ve been pushing for in the cabs ,” Chris explains . “ In addition , we ’ ve now got full 360-degree cameras as well , and that has been particularly important for keeping an eye on the load and our customers ’ property .”
Explore Transport continues to prioritize comprehensive training to procure the best talent , despite industry labor shortages . Subsequently , the company has become the first operator within the construction logistics industry to develop and deliver an in-house training program with one of the most progressive learning structures . Its ‘ uncapped ’ training program is measured against the aptitude and capability of the individual learner , and is the first of its kind . Coincidentally , Explore Transport has been shortlisted for this year ’ s Motor Transport Awards in the Training Award category , which are set to take place in early September .
The organization ’ s Operational Training Scheme has hit new milestones in terms of numbers of active drivers . “ If applicants meet the minimum criteria , their journey with us can go one of two ways ,” Chris shares . “ If they are experienced then they will undertake a week ’ s induction to introduce them to the Explore way .”
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Whilst those who maybe lack the experience that Explore needs to undertake their specialist work take another route , as Chris elaborates : “ Such drivers who are not experienced in our industry , will go into the mentor scheme , where they will have a oneweek induction into our business , and at the end of that , they will then drive alongside a mentor in their truck . There , they will sit sideby-side for a period of time , say six weeks , and simply learn . We ’ ve found that the program uplifts others and improves their work ethic massively , and it also encourages the team to help each other out , which is great to see .”
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