DriveTrain, a new industry-led heavy vehicle driver training and assessment system, has been launched in Tasmania.
The program, developed by the Tasmanian Transport Association (TTA), has been created in direct response to demand from TTA members and was launched late last month by Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff.
DriveTrain has been established with the support of the Tasmanian Government and is designed to deliver practical, high-quality heavy vehicle driver licence training for the transport industry, by the transport industry, using experienced driver trainers employed within TTA member businesses.
Tasmania’s Premier said DriveTrain represents an important investment in Tasmania’s freight workforce and supply chain resilience.
“DriveTrain represents the transport industry stepping up,” Jeremy Rockliff said.
“Our economy depends on a strong transport workforce and DriveTrain is a practical solution that will help secure the drivers we need to keep freight moving while supporting jobs across the state.”
Tasmanian Transport Association, Chairman, John de Bruyn, said DriveTrain was developed in response to member demand for a more timely, accessible and industry-aligned heavy vehicle driver licence pathway.
“TTA is a not-for-profit, member-based association working to improve conditions for freight transport to, from, and within Tasmania,” he said.
“Our members already provide significant support for their employees as they develop the skills and knowledge to upgrade their heavy vehicle driver licence.
“DriveTrain formalises this best-practice approach in response to what our members have been asking for.
“It provides a structured system where experienced driver trainers employed by TTA member businesses can deliver high-quality training and assessment, supporting timely and efficient access to heavy vehicle driver licence services across the state.”
DriveTrain has been developed in partnership with Tasmanian-based Registered Training Organisation Learning Partners, ensuring nationally recognised units of competency underpin the program while combining real-world industry experience with formal vocational training to deliver a high-quality, consistent and compliant industry-led model.
Read more about the DriveTrain initiative.
Read about safety initiatives related to the commercial transport industry.
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