Courses
The Advanced Driving Techniques (ADT) program has been developed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the driver’s knowledge, skills and abilities, vehicles dynamics, and how the environment influences drivers. A key focus for all Advantage Fleet Services Inc. (AFSI) training programs is to demonstrate to drivers that the majority of…
The Air Brake Refresher Course is 4 hours in length and provides an in-depth review of an air brake system, its components and how to troubleshoot basic defects generally identified in the pre-trip inspection. Stopping distances and vehicle dynamics related to braking are reviewed in detail. This program can also…
The course is focused on collisions regarding large (heavy) vehicles, but the foundation material and investigational techniques can be applied to any motor vehicle related incident. Actual case studies are “investigated” and analyzed throughout the course on both an individual and syndicate basis, to enhance the learning process.
CVIIC was developed specifically to assist private companies and organizations in analyzing the causes of motor vehicle collisions so that liability and/or financial responsibility can be determined. This critical analysis is part of a company’s incident management system. Incident management is the proactive process to a reactive event.
The Enhanced Driving Techniques (EDT) course has been developed to improve overall driving skills, introduce shuffle steering and ABS braking, heighten the awareness of the hazards associated with driving, and modify risky habits and behaviours. This course will provide an understanding of the driver’s behaviour, knowledge, skills and abilities while…
When a company vehicle is involved in a motor vehicle incident it is imperative that the organization looks after its own best interests. While the police and insurance companies’ complete investigations for their purposes, your business concerns are not their primary concern. This course teaches the driver the key elements…
This course consists of a classroom and practical application session. Upon completion of this half day course participants will understand how the law relates to a pre-trip inspection and how the pre-trip inspection is an integral part of the paper trail and dove tails into due diligence. Participants will learn…
Advantage Fleet Services Inc. (AFSI) has created a complete Towing Light Utility Trailer Course specifically developed for clients who utilize light trailers in their business. This program meets WorkSafe regulation requirements as each individual training module was developed from the OEM manual specific to that piece of equipment. AFSI has…
The Essentials & Enhanced program is designed to address driver behaviour and attitude regarding workplace safety and professionalism in the operation of vehicles and equipment. It benefits all employees, whether they drive to and from work, or for work. The program offers up to 30 driving-related topics, all developed from…
Presentations
Fitness to Drive (FTD) examines cognition, as it relates to driver fitness and the safe operation of motor vehicles or heavy equipment. We look at how the brain processes information while driving and what impact distractions have on cognition and peak driving performance. We sift through research on distracted driving…
It’s your Life to Live is a Driving Awareness/Information presentation. It shows statistical information that supports the fact that motor vehicle incidents are the number one cause of death from age 4 to 34, brain injuries, and spine injuries. This presentation explores how and why incidents happen.
Your Greatest Risk (YGR) speaks to the risks inherent to driving. It is an excellent introductory presentation for any organization. This awareness session is the first phase in our Behaviour-Based Driver Training Program. The presentation connects the relationship between individual due diligence, vicarious liability and Bill C-45.
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Advantage Fleet Services Inc. (AFSI) works with clients to assist to develop their drivers as exemplary professional drivers. A professional driver is obligated to demonstrate compliance with all the safety regulations and practices. If high risk violations occur, it could impact a company’s relationship with its clients, their National Safety…
Advantage Fleet Services Inc. (AFSI) has created a complete equipment training program specifically developed for cities and municipalities. This program meets WorkSafe BC regulation requirements as each individual training module was developed from the OEM manual specific to that piece of equipment.
Advantage Fleet Services Inc. AFSI) can establish the root cause(s) of any incident and complete an analysis of trends and/or patterns regarding the incident by completing a Fleet Risk Assessment. When assessing an organization’s risk, there is often a connection found between the level of risk associated to vehicles and…
Most commercial carriers have long established policies and procedures that govern safe and efficient operations. However, many fleets have not documented these policies to use as a training or marketing tool, or evidence of due diligence. Compiling these policies and procedures in a comprehensive manual is one of the most…
An Advantage Fleet Services Inc. (AFSI) Associate will conduct a review of all NSC-related practices, including an examination of a representative sample of key documents (e.g. driver files, vehicle records, HOS records and incident/claims management). Reviewing these documents will allow AFSI to ascertain a customer’s level of compliance and potential…