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Night Operations and After Hours Fleet Management

Addresses the distinct risks and demands of running vehicles at night and outside normal working hours. Covers driver fatigue, reduced visibility, heightened security threats and the challenge of supporting drivers when the office is closed. Written for African operators who run night shifts to beat traffic, meet delivery windows and use vehicles around the clock.

What you will be able to do

  • Identify the added risks of night and after hours fleet operations.
  • Manage driver fatigue and alertness during night shifts.
  • Apply measures to counter reduced visibility and road hazards at night.
  • Strengthen vehicle and cargo security for night movements.
  • Provide effective control room and support cover after hours.
  • Review night operation performance and incident patterns.

Course outline

  1. 01Risks of Night and After Hours Operations
  2. 02Managing Driver Fatigue at Night
  3. 03Visibility and Road Hazards
  4. 04Security for Night Movements
  5. 05After Hours Control and Support
  6. 06Communication When the Office Is Closed
  7. 07Reviewing Night Operation Performance

Who should attend

This course is designed for transport controllers, night shift supervisors, control room operators and fleet managers running extended hours.

Dates, venues and fees

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendar
17 to 18 Aug 2026Cairo2US$1,100
24 to 25 Aug 2026Accra2US$1,100
31 Aug to 1 Sep 2026Lusaka2US$1,100
7 to 8 Sep 2026Kigali2US$1,100
14 to 15 Sep 2026Nairobi2US$1,100
21 to 22 Sep 2026Durban2R10,000
28 to 29 Sep 2026Johannesburg2R10,000
12 to 13 Oct 2026Mauritius2US$1,100
19 to 20 Oct 2026Dubai2US$1,100
26 to 27 Oct 2026Lagos2US$1,100
2 to 3 Nov 2026Harare2US$1,100
9 to 10 Nov 2026Kampala2US$1,100
16 to 17 Nov 2026Dar es Salaam2US$1,100
23 to 24 Nov 2026Pretoria2R10,000
30 Nov to 1 Dec 2026Cape Town2R10,000
14 to 15 Dec 2026Online2US$900
21 to 22 Dec 2026Mozambique2US$1,100

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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