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Owner Driver and Sub Contractor Fleet Management

Prepares transport managers to build and control a network of owner drivers and sub contracted hauliers rather than a fully owned fleet. The course covers selection, rate setting, compliance checks and managing service quality across independent operators. It reflects the South African market, where owner driver schemes and broker networks are widely used to add capacity and support enterprise development.

What you will be able to do

  • Weigh the benefits and risks of owner drivers against an owned fleet.
  • Select and vet owner drivers and sub contractors on compliance and capacity.
  • Set fair rates, payment terms and service expectations in agreements.
  • Verify vehicle roadworthiness, insurance and driver licensing for third parties.
  • Monitor service quality and safety across an independent operator network.
  • Manage disputes, non performance and enterprise development goals.

Course outline

  1. 01Owned Fleet Versus Owner Driver Models
  2. 02Selecting and Vetting Sub Contractors
  3. 03Rate Setting and Payment Terms
  4. 04Compliance, Insurance and Licensing Checks
  5. 05Service Level Agreements for Third Parties
  6. 06Monitoring Safety and Service Quality
  7. 07Managing Disputes and Non Performance
  8. 08Owner Driver Schemes and Enterprise Development

Who should attend

Designed for transport managers, logistics contract owners, broker and network coordinators, and procurement staff who engage owner drivers and sub contracted hauliers.

Dates, venues and fees

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendar
17 to 19 Aug 2026Durban3R13,000
24 to 26 Aug 2026Johannesburg3R13,000
7 to 9 Sep 2026Mauritius3US$1,500
14 to 16 Sep 2026Dubai3US$1,500
21 to 23 Sep 2026Lagos3US$1,500
28 to 30 Sep 2026Harare3US$1,500
5 to 7 Oct 2026Kampala3US$1,500
12 to 14 Oct 2026Dar es Salaam3US$1,500
19 to 21 Oct 2026Pretoria3R13,000
26 to 28 Oct 2026Cape Town3R13,000
9 to 11 Nov 2026Online3US$900
16 to 18 Nov 2026Mozambique3US$1,500
23 to 25 Nov 2026Cairo3US$1,500
30 Nov to 2 Dec 2026Accra3US$1,500
7 to 9 Dec 2026Lusaka3US$1,500
14 to 16 Dec 2026Kigali3US$1,500
21 to 23 Dec 2026Nairobi3US$1,500

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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