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Eco Driving and Fuel Efficiency Improvement for Fleets

Shows fleets how driving style and vehicle setup can cut one of their biggest costs. Covers eco driving techniques, engine and gearbox use, tyre and aerodynamic effects and how to run a fuel efficiency programme that changes driver habits for good. Built for African operators facing high and volatile fuel prices where small percentage savings add up quickly.

What you will be able to do

  • Explain how driving style affects fuel consumption across a journey.
  • Coach drivers in eco driving techniques for acceleration, gearing and braking.
  • Identify vehicle and tyre factors that raise or lower fuel use.
  • Set fuel consumption baselines and targets for routes and vehicle types.
  • Run an eco driving programme with incentives that sustain new habits.
  • Track fuel savings and link results to driver behaviour and coaching.

Course outline

  1. 01How Driving Style Drives Fuel Consumption
  2. 02Eco Driving Techniques for Drivers
  3. 03Vehicle, Tyre and Aerodynamic Factors
  4. 04Fuel Baselines and Consumption Targets
  5. 05Running an Eco Driving Programme
  6. 06Incentives and Sustaining Behaviour Change
  7. 07Tracking and Reporting Fuel Savings

Who should attend

This course is designed for fleet managers, driver trainers, transport supervisors and cost control staff focused on reducing fuel spend.

Dates, venues and fees

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendar
17 to 18 Aug 2026Johannesburg2R10,000
31 Aug to 1 Sep 2026Mauritius2US$1,100
7 to 8 Sep 2026Dubai2US$1,100
14 to 15 Sep 2026Lagos2US$1,100
21 to 22 Sep 2026Harare2US$1,100
28 to 29 Sep 2026Kampala2US$1,100
5 to 6 Oct 2026Dar es Salaam2US$1,100
12 to 13 Oct 2026Pretoria2R10,000
19 to 20 Oct 2026Cape Town2R10,000
2 to 3 Nov 2026Online2US$900
9 to 10 Nov 2026Mozambique2US$1,100
16 to 17 Nov 2026Cairo2US$1,100
23 to 24 Nov 2026Accra2US$1,100
30 Nov to 1 Dec 2026Lusaka2US$1,100
7 to 8 Dec 2026Kigali2US$1,100
14 to 15 Dec 2026Nairobi2US$1,100
21 to 22 Dec 2026Durban2R10,000

Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.

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