{"id":44140,"date":"2021-10-13T12:21:44","date_gmt":"2021-10-13T05:21:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.thestorythailand.com\/?p=44140"},"modified":"2021-10-14T12:06:28","modified_gmt":"2021-10-14T05:06:28","slug":"shell-provides-free-truck-driving-training","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thestorythailand.com\/en\/shell-provides-free-truck-driving-training\/","title":{"rendered":"Shell provides free truck-driving training"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Shell exhibits their commitment to road safety by providing free truck-driving training and encouraging the creation of new job opportunities.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Shell Company of Thailand<\/strong> <\/strong>Ltd.,<\/strong> <\/strong>one of the world\u2019s leading energy and oil companies, is continuing its commitment to stand strong with Thais and to work closely with partners in all sectors by implementing \u2018Shell Road Safety Skills Training\u2019. The programme provides  safe driving skills training to enhance and develop the truckers\u2019 driving capabilities  in accordance with the international standards and in line with the demands  of truck drivers in the transportation sector in order to promote sustainable road safety for Thai society. The 500 participants will receive free driving courses (both practical and theoretical) from the Department of Land Transport certified \u2018Taksa Phiphat School\u2019 under the auspices of SCG Logistics Management Company, Ltd. \u2018Shell Road Safety Skills Training\u2019 will be open for applications from 15 October to 31 December 2021 or until fully subscribed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Panun Prachuabmoh, Country Chairman, The Shell Company of Thailand Ltd., <\/strong>said: \u201cShell has generally recognized  and appreciated  truck drivers, who are vital for driving the country\u2019s economy, and that is why Shell undertakes  programme to enhance truck drivers\u2019 abilities and to underline our commitment to improving  road safety. Apart from prioritizing support for numerous organisations during the COVID-19 outbreak, Shell is  well conscious   on the economic challenges and impacts at this time. Therefore, Shell is partnering with the Department of Land Transport and SCG Group to initiate the \u2018Shell Road Safety Skills Training\u2019 programme, which  aims to promote safety for Thai society and heightening drivers\u2019 capabilities in accordance with international standards. This will also foster job opportunities and household incomes, in accordance with Shell\u2019s  \u2018Powering Progress\u2019 strategy. The curriculum programme will assist in the development of driving skills for those with  fundamental and basic experience of compact cars to large trucks. In addition, the programme is available to participants who have a driver\u2019s license and have been affected by the COVID-19 outbreak in order to create job opportunities for their future.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n