1. © International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2005Professional Driver Training Seminar 29-30 Sep 2005Page 1 Professional Driver Training Seminar The Impact of the Directive on Transport Operators ”Cost versus Quality” Istanbul, 29 September 2005 Dominique Corbeel Restricted Commodities Group Manager DHL Worldwide Network / EECC Dominique Corbeel Restricted Commodities Group Manager DHL Worldwide Network / EECC

2. © International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2005Professional Driver Training Seminar 29-30 Sep 2005Page 2 Directive 2003/59/EC Directive 2003/59/EC Action points Initial qualification training Periodic training Motives Improve road safety Improve safety of the driver Improve image of the profession

3. © International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2005Professional Driver Training Seminar 29-30 Sep 2005Page 3 If training is expensive, what about an incident? If training is expensive, what about an incident?

4. © International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2005Professional Driver Training Seminar 29-30 Sep 2005Page 4 Incidents within EU Incidents within EU Current facts of road crashes: More than 40.000 people die every year More than one million are injured => Substantial economic cost of 160 billion euros annually Biggest contributors of fatalities: Driver’s skills, knowledge and performance => Professional Training is required

5. © International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2005Professional Driver Training Seminar 29-30 Sep 2005Page 5 Transport statistics Transport statistics Transport of goods, performance by mode in EU 15 between 1970 and 2002 (tkm in %) Billion tkm: 1376 for road – 236 for rail – 125 for inland waterway’s

6. © International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2005Professional Driver Training Seminar 29-30 Sep 2005Page 6 Transport statistics Transport statistics Registration of Light commercial Vehicles in 15 EU countries Evolution of 7 % in 2 years

7. © International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2005Professional Driver Training Seminar 29-30 Sep 2005Page 7 Transport statistics Transport statistics Registrations Commercial Vehicles > 3.5 tn Evolution of 5 % from 2002 till 2004

8. © International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2005Professional Driver Training Seminar 29-30 Sep 2005Page 8 Economic Importance of Road transport in EU 15 - 2003 Economic Importance of Road transport in EU 15 - 2003 TurnoverEmploymentEmployment EUR billion million people % of total Automotive4521.91.12 Manufacturing Manufacture1.50.230.14 Of powered Two Wheelers Motor parts 6073.021.77 Manufacturing Motor Trade Maintenance Services, and Aftermarket Fuell Refining 2430.540.29 & distribution Fuel retail 2500.440.26 Road Tansport 1956.303.70 Own Account Public Transport Road Construction 983.221.89 And Maintenance Motorway150.060.03 Operators Total Road Sector 1861.515.719.2

9. © International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2005Professional Driver Training Seminar 29-30 Sep 2005Page 9 Evolution Oil prices Evolution Oil prices Increase of 233% in 2 years

10. © International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2005Professional Driver Training Seminar 29-30 Sep 2005Page 10 Training requirements truck driver versus pilot Training requirements truck driver versus pilot  Driving license  Medical examination  Additional training and licenses for special transport such as dangerous goods (DG) Legal requirements  Commercial Pilot’s License (CPL)  Medical license  Multi Crew Cooperation certificate (MCC)  Additional training and licenses for the carriage of special loads (DG) Company requirements  Depending on the company policy ex. flight experience, flight hours, safety and emergency training, simulator training, high school graduates(min.2 years), psychological and aptitude tests, written examination on company procedures… Truck driver Pilot

11. © International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2005Professional Driver Training Seminar 29-30 Sep 2005Page 11 Professional driver training objectives To improve rational driving: optimize fuel consumption, minimize wear and tear, optimal use and loading of vehicle, prevent damage, safety of passengers vehicle, prevent damage, safety of passengers To improve knowledge and application of regulations: rights and duties of drivers, maximum working periods, penalties for failure to use/improper use of and tampering with tachograph, documents requirements To improve health, road and environmental safety, service logistics: prevent criminality/physical risks, ability to handle emergency situations, to help improve/maintain the image of the company

12. © International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2005Professional Driver Training Seminar 29-30 Sep 2005Page 12 Professional driver training benefits  Reduce operating costs (fuel…)  Reduce collisions  Reduce sick leave, Insurance, and other Benefit Payments related to traffic collisions  Reduce vehicle abuse and maintenance costs (tires…)  Increase customer satisfaction with on-time deliveries and undamaged products  Increase morale  Prevent that unprofessional companies are able of having lower selling prices

13. © International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2005Professional Driver Training Seminar 29-30 Sep 2005Page 13 Professional driver training benefits Example of a benefit Well-trained drivers can reduce fuel consumption by recognizing/changing driving habits and applying a number of simple techniques: use cruise control where appropriate, coast whenever possible, better use of speed and gear ratio, limits to the use of brakes and retarder, brake and accelerate smoothly and gradually, limit unnecessary truck idling, limit unnecessary shifting, drive at the lowest engine speed possible...  A few simple changes in driving techniques can produce sizable fuel savings of 5 % or more more  An EU study estimates that an annual one-day driver training course will improve truck fuel efficiency by 5% fuel efficiency by 5%  A Canadian study estimates that many fleets could achieve a 10% fuel economy improvement through driver training and monitoring improvement through driver training and monitoring  Two trucking fleets in Canada documented the impact of driver training and found fuel efficiency improvements of 18% and 20% found fuel efficiency improvements of 18% and 20%  5% improvement means saving more than $1,200 per truck each year in fuel costs  For a long-haul truck, the initial cost of training and the purchase of related equipment could be recouped within two years from fuel cost savings could be recouped within two years from fuel cost savings

14. © International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2005Professional Driver Training Seminar 29-30 Sep 2005Page 14 Professional Driver Training Seminar