UKIFDA drives up industry standards

UKIFDA, one of the largest training providers for tanker drivers in the UK, has now been approved as a remote training centre by all the appropriate driver training bodies. This new centre will allow UKIFDA to continue to provide their complete ‘one stop shop’ tanker driver training in a remote environment.
UKIFDA chief executive Ken Cronin comments:
“The DfT/DVSA have recently announced that, due to the current pandemic, driver training should take place remotely whenever possible. The speedy action taken by UKIFDA to implement remote training means this will not impact our members training requirements.
“Through the new remote training, delivered via Zoom, UKIFDA are now able to offer UKIFDA members ADR – initial and refresher courses, CPC – all modules and PDP – annual refresher classroom driver training courses. The courses are all industry specific and tailored to the individual’s needs.
“Examinations cannot be conducted remotely but arrangements can be made for these to take place at UKIFDA members’ approved sites in adherence to COVID-19 restrictions and UKIFDA will assist members in organising this.”
Low costs – high standards

UKIFDA technical manager Tony Brown adds:
“Companies can choose what training course is best for their drivers, which means keeping costs low while maintaining high standards.
“Staying safe and competent on the roads is now far easier and more affordable too, with the addition of remote training meaning that there are various ways drivers can complete their training – this ensures liquid fuel distribution companies are not only up-to-date but they can do this in a way that works best for them and their drivers.
“All our training courses are delivered to the highest industry standard and are flexible to meet each driver’s needs.”