Virtual reality training pays off for Travis Perkins
Travis Perkins has tapped virtual reality technology to train over 1,000 drivers who work across the Group’s CCF, BSS and Keyline businesses.
It says that this has enabled it to facilitate learning in a quicker and more accessible way. It has used its own Driver of the Year, Richard Ellson, in the simulations, taking drivers through his journey and showing them his view of the road from behind the wheel, and showcasing how he handles obstacles along local roads.
Travis Perkins delivered the training through group workshops, where each driver who took part was provided with a set of virtual reality goggles and workbooks that were signed off after each exercise by the facilitator. The three businesses involved have thus far saved more than 466,000 litres in fuel in 2018 as a result of improved miles per gallon.
Head of Fleet for Travis Perkins, Karl Wilshaw, says: “It’s been great to be part of this milestone training, and inspiring to see the ability that virtual reality has to reach our drivers and bring scenarios to life. This type of training has completely transformed the way we can show how drivers should conduct walk-around checks, drive more fuel efficiently, manoeuvre vehicles and handle road risk challenges. Thanks to The Resources Group who shaped the initial idea, we have been able to develop, build and deliver the programme.”
