Episode Details

Technology and Training:
Is It Real Enough to Be Effective?

Training technology, simulators, and virtual reality have all come along way and have become a big part of the training for many carriers and new students getting their license. In this episode we explore if the technology is effective enough for proper training and what training facilitators think are realistic models.

In this episode we talk with the team at Kim Richardson Training Specialists (KRTS - www.krway.com ), IMVR (Virtual Reality Training - www.imvr.ca ) and Commercial Heavy Equipment Training - www.chet.ca ) to learn if one type of technology is better than the other.

This episode is sponsored by Rosedale Transport offering career opportunities for truck drivers with their large network. You can learn more at www.rosedalegroup.com

This episode is sponsored by RIMS Transport who is looking for owner operators and drivers to work cross border operations out of Hamilton Ontario. You can learn more about the opportunities at www.rimstransport.com

Join us for the Truck Convoy for Special Olympics happening in September helping special needs athletes have fulfilling lives. You can learn more about the Truck Convoy for Special Olympics at www.truckconvoy.ca

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