Volvo Trucks Malaysia & MIROS Hosts Advanced Driver Development Programme

Volvo Trucks Malaysia recently conducted its Advanced Driver Development Programme with instructors from the Muar-based Bakri PDRM Technical College. 

Volvo Trucks Malaysia (Volvo Malaysia Sdn Bhd) recently certified its first group of 20 graduates under its Advanced Driver Development Programme organised in collaboration with the Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (MIROS).

This hands-on training was conducted recently at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit (SIC). This programme stands as one of several initiatives developed through Volvo Trucks’ collaboration with MIROS  initiated since August 2023 that aims to drive road safety initiatives and lower the number of road accidents, injuries, and fatalities in Malaysia.

Notably, these first graduates of the program comprised of instructors from the Bakri Royal Malaysian Police Technical College that’s rooted in Muar, Johor. All 20 participants were certified in a specially curated iteration of this programme that serves as a Train-the-Trainer (TTT) course.

According to Volvo Trucks Malaysia, the Advanced Driver Development Programme imparts advanced safety training content and materials with the goal of elevating the capabilities of existing drivers.

The programme encompass two vital modules, namely the Driving and Truck Handling Skill Course, and the Advanced and Tactical Truck Handling Skill Course. These were crafted to enhance the technical expertise of trainees and deepen their understanding of advanced driving techniques, vehicle dynamics, and tactical manoeuvres essential for specific job roles.

Moreover, these trainers from PDRM’s renowned technical learning centre were coached throughout the practical and theory modules by a highly qualified HRD Corp-certified Volvo Trucks trainer with two decades of experience.

“This programme is a critical collaborative effort to ensure our officers are equipped with the capabilities to excel in carrying out their professional duties,” said SAC Zam Halim Jamaluddin, Commandant of the Bakri Royal Malaysian Police Technical College.

Volvo Trucks Malaysia MD Anthony O'Connell.

The Volvo Trucks Advanced Driver Development Programme is opened to all commercial vehicle operators in Malaysia seeking to enhance the skills, efficiency and safety of their personnel. Additionally, this programme’s certification is also claimable under HRD Corp.

The programme comprises two modules, namely, Truck Familiarisation and Advanced Driver Development. The latter sees four programme options available – elementary driver programme, an intermediate driver programme, Train-The-Trainer (TTT) and customised programmes.

MIROS’ role in this synergy will be to contribute guidelines for the delivery of effective road safety training and provide suggestions and materials to enhance this training programme.

“Partnership is the new leadership. Through this successful collaboration with MIROS, we have created a platform that not only imparts essential skills, but also reinforces our shared commitment to the highest standards of safety, sustainability, and quality – the core values of Volvo,” expressed Anthony O’Connell, Managing Director of Volvo Trucks Malaysia.