If you own a fleet of trucks and are responsible for training many drivers, you may assume that offering as much training as possible is the best option. After all, more is better, right? Not always. Let’s talk about: how much training is too much? Well, there is a thing as too much driver training, as it can lose its effectiveness over time. This situation typically arises when fleets are holding required monthly training assignments for their drivers. Many fleet owners are assigning a block of training each month, with a requirement that drivers must complete the training by the end of the month. It’s actually counter-productive to assign safety training for drivers every month. In fact, it’s not very effective when you want to improve driver knowledge, fleet safety, or workplace culture. Why is that? Well, you can’t just dump a bunch of info in their laps and walk away. You have to take time to review that content, adjust any plans, work on gaps, and ensure that drivers follow through. To ensure training is most effective, you have to determine the effect over time and make crucial decisions based on what you see. If the training gave [...]