Chauffeuse / Chauffeur: Training, further education, overview of schools and offers

The logistics sector is a booming area of industry. Countless quantities of goods are procured and transported around the clock and across the entire globe in one huge procurement network. A large proportion of goods are transported by truck. Drivers and chauffeurs have a responsible job. They are often responsible for goods of great value, constantly on the move and in the middle of hectic traffic situations. It is clear that anyone who wants to become a chauffeur needs nerves of steel, a great deal of flexibility and a high degree of responsibility. Punctuality and reliability are important qualities for truck drivers.

In a chauffeur training course, participants learn to plan jobs, check the condition of their vehicle, choose a suitable route, calculate the transportation time and check the accompanying documents. As prospective chauffeurs and drivers, they know the transportation regulations. In road traffic accident situations, they always know what to do and keep a cool head.

There are different types of chauffeur training. Some also include the acquisition of a Cat. C/E DRIVING LICENSE. Others, in particular CZV courses (Chauffeur Licensing Ordinance), cover various topics relating to transport activities, such as how to behave in accident situations, digital tachographs, defibrillation and resuscitation, occupational safety for drivers, load distribution and correct loading of trucks, load securing, hazardous goods and much more.

Other chauffeur training courses are run by employers and deal with company-related topics. For an overview of the most important courses on offer, visit Ausbildung-Weiterbildung.ch. The independent education portal presents the most important offers at a glance. Order detailed information documents directly online from various providers free of charge and without obligation.