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Shunter & Tug Training

Why Shunter Training Matters

Most yard incidents happen at low speed — but the consequences can still be serious.

Common risks include:

Collisions with other vehicles or trailers
Pedestrian strikes
Trailer rollaways
Coupling and uncoupling errors
Poor visibility and blind spot incidents

Proper training helps operators understand these risks and manage them effectively.

What is Shunter / Tug Training?

Shunter training covers the safe operation of:

Yard shunter vehicles
Tug units
Tractor units used for yard movements
Trailer coupling and positioning

The focus is on controlled movement in confined environments, not road driving.

Who Should Take This Training?

This course is suitable for:

Yard operatives and shunter drivers
Warehouse and depot staff
Transport operators with on-site vehicle movement
Businesses looking to reduce yard incidents
Companies introducing new yard equipment or processes

No previous shunting experience is required for novice training.

Why This Training is Critical

Shunting is often overlooked from a compliance perspective — but it’s one of the most common areas for incidents.

This training helps you:

Reduce damage to vehicles and trailers
Improve site safety
Protect staff and visitors
Demonstrate due diligence
Strengthen your overall compliance systems

Course Options

We offer flexible training depending on experience:

Novice Training

For new or inexperienced shunter drivers
Covers full safe operation from the ground up

Refresher Training

Reinforces safe working practices
Ideal for experienced staff
Helps reduce ongoing risk

Assessment & Upskilling

Evaluate existing operators
Identify gaps in knowledge or behaviour
Provide targeted training to improve standards

On-Site Training (Recommended)

Delivered at your premises
Using your vehicles and yard layout
Tailored to your operation

Small Group Training

Hands-on, practical sessions
Focused instructor support

Courses We Offer

Our training is built around real yard operations and includes:

Pre-use checks and defect awareness
Safe yard driving techniques
Speed control and manoeuvring
Coupling and uncoupling procedures
Trailer positioning and parking
Working in confined and busy environments
Pedestrian awareness and site safety
Communication and safe systems of work

We also address common bad habits that lead to incidents.

Practical, Site-Based Training

Shunter training is most effective when delivered in your actual working environment.

We use:

Your yard layout
Your vehicles and trailers
Your operational processes

This ensures the training is directly relevant and immediately applicable.

Safe Yard Movement. Controlled Operations. Reduced Risk.

At JS Transport Solutions, we deliver Shunter and Tug training designed to ensure vehicles are moved safely within yards, depots, and operational sites.

Shunting is one of the highest-risk activities in transport operations, yet it’s often under-trained. Our courses focus on safe systems of work, vehicle control, and hazard awareness, helping reduce incidents and improve overall site safety.

This is practical training that directly improves how your yard operates.

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