A Initiative

FleetWatch – along with its partners – has been staging the successful Brake & Tyre Watch

campaign since 2007 which trains traffic officials countrywide to learn to detect faults on trucks and

trailers. There is, however, a great need to train the operators and their personnel to prevent the ongoing

lack of maintenance which makes many trucks and trailers death-traps on the road. FleetWatch, as the leading source of action and information on this

subject, will now be hosting workshops called Trailer Maintenance Training (TMT). The FleetWatch Brake &

Tyre Watch team have proved the dire need for TMT as 70% of trailers out there are ‘vrot’ - real stats of vehicles taken from B&TW events!

The problem is far more complex than enforcement alone

and a seemingly impossible cultural change of care is needed. RTMS (Road Transport Management System) is one answer and a multi-facet, integrated approach will slowly get

us there. In the meantime, while we continue to get efficient enforcement in place, let’s plug the hole left by an absence

of training. When it comes to trailers, management don’t have policies and technicians never receive training – trailer safety cannot be left to experience alone. TMT is a natural and logical

step for operators to get involved and train not only themselves but their staff to ensure better maintenance and knowledge with

regards to their trailers. The training impacts on policy and strategy (why & how) plus

operations (what & when) and is well suited for:

• Operators (change comes from the top)• Technical Directors• SHEQ managers (Safety officers)

• Training Managers• Workshop Managers

• Driver trainers – drivers cannot ignore trailer faults• Technical purchasing officers – purchasing to a safety standard• Workshop foremen – the ultimate in quality control

• Maintenance staff – technicians – what needs to be maintained• Apprentices – don’t be a dummy forever

TRAILER MAINTENANCE TRAINING

Dave Scott

Patrick O’Leary

Wolfgang Lehmann

Jo

han van der Merwe - Wabco

A founder member of the FleetWatch Brake & Tyre Watch team, Wolfgang Lehmann brings with him over 30 years of trailer manufacturing experience at Henred Fruehauf: during this time Wolfgang was Group Warranty Manager for 21 years. This has provided Wolfgang with both unique and extraordinary insight into trailer maintenance and failures.

Joining the business of trucks and trucking in 1967 at Cargo Motors Truck Division, Dave Scott has over 51 years of experience in the road transport industry. Since 1995 Dave has been Technical Correspondent of FleetWatch and a regular contributor over 23 years on trailer issues for which he has a passion.

Patrick O’Leary, Managing Editor of FleetWatch magazine. He has over 40 years trucking journalism under his belt, and is founder of Brake and Tyre Watch. Patrick is well-known for his passion for the upliftment of the trucking industry and is a road safety champion who advocates ‘Best Practice’ methods for the trucking industry on an on-going basis.

2019

BOOK NOW & RESERVE YOUR SEAT!Seats restricted to 30 per workshop!

Over 15 Years in the industry including a stint in truck sales. A specialist in trailer braking systems with a passion for doing things right and passionate advocate for road safety.

Please contact the event co-ordinator on kylie@fleetwatch.co.za to register.

• Limited spots available with a maximum of 30 attendees.• A minimum number of attendees will be required• Group bookings will be eligable for a discount of 10% (5 or more)• All payments are required upfront to secure the booking

Training includes:► Full training by industry experts with over 150 years combined

experience in the field – Dave Scott, Patrick O’Leary and Wolfgang Lehmann

► Practical inspection of a truck tractor and trailer► Training pack including a USB with complete training

material, the book ‘A Guide to Trailer Maintenance’ written by Wolfgang Lehmann, Pre-Trip inspection check list for trailers, pad, pen, water and prizes after each presentation

► Welcome coffee, tea with biscuits and muffin► Mid-morning coffee, tea and snack► Lunch including water and soft drinks

8:00 Welcome coffee, tea with biscuits and muffin

8:30 – 9:00 Introduction by Patrick O’Leary, Editor of FleetWatch Magazine

9:00 – 11:30 Trailer Harmonising (including legislation) – Dave Scott

11:30 – 11:45 Mid morning break with snack

11:45 – 13:45 Trailer Technology & Maintenance – Wolfgang Lehmann

13:45 – 14:30 Lunch

14:30 – 15:15 Practical Inspection around a truck and trailer

15:15 – 15:30 Conclusion

TRAILER MAINTENANCE TRAINING

Cost for full day training

R 3 950.00Costs exclude VAT

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A Initiative

EvErything an opErator nEEds to know about trailErs

in partnErship with industry lEadEr

A Publication

Trailer Guide and Handbook

THe SouTH african

TRAINING DATESDate Location 28 August 2019 JohannesburgHosted at Wabco South Africa Head Office 9 October 2019 Durban

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