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Wheel Loss Prevention Training

Protect your drivers, vehicles and reputation. Learn how to identify, prevent and manage wheel security issues across HGV and PSV fleets through practical, compliance-focused training.

Call us: 01543 897505

About the Wheel Loss Prevention Course

Wheel loss remains one of the most serious preventable risks in commercial transport. A detached wheel can cause catastrophic accidents, damage and legal consequences.

This course provides a clear, practical understanding of wheel fixing, inspection and maintenance best practice, helping your team prevent incidents and ensure vehicle roadworthiness.

You’ll gain the technical knowledge and confidence to manage wheel security in line with DVSA guidance, manufacturer instructions and recognised maintenance standards.

Who Should Attend This Wheel Safety Training

This course is suitable for anyone involved in maintaining, inspecting or operating commercial vehicles, including:
  • Workshop technicians and fitters responsible for wheel removal and refitting.
  • Fleet engineers, maintenance supervisors and compliance officers.
  • Operators and drivers who carry out daily or periodic wheel checks.
If you manage HGV or PSV fleets, this training helps your organisation build a strong safety culture and reduce risk exposure.

Wheel Loss Prevention Course Content

Key Topics Covered

  • Understanding wheel loss: causes, statistics and risk factors in commercial transport.
  • Safe wheel removal, refitting and torque procedures.
  • Identifying defects such as stud stretch, cracked wheels and worn seating.
  • Inspection intervals, re-torque checks and documentation.
  • The importance of pre-use driver checks and post-maintenance verification.
  • Review of DVSA and industry standards for wheel fixing and maintenance.

Learning Outcomes

Delegates will be able to:
  • Identify the main causes of wheel loss and apply prevention methods.
  • Conduct wheel inspections safely and confidently.
  • Recognise early warning signs of potential failure.
  • Implement and document compliant wheel maintenance procedures.

Training Delivery Options

This course can be delivered in several formats to suit your operation:
  • On-site training delivered in your own workshop using your vehicles.
  • Classroom sessions theory-based training covering inspection and compliance.
  • Online training, remote learning for multi-site or flexible access.
Training can be tailored to your fleet type, wheel systems and existing maintenance procedures.

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Book Your Wheel Loss Prevention Course

Protect your drivers and fleet through proper wheel safety training.

Call us: 01543 897505

Group sessions and tailored fleet training packages are also available.

Why Choose Lloyd Morgan Group for This Training

For over 20 years, Lloyd Morgan Group has helped operators improve safety, compliance and maintenance standards across UK transport.

Our trainers combine hands-on experience with compliance knowledge, ensuring each session delivers real operational value.

  • Experienced HGV/PSV engineers and auditors as trainers.
  • Courses built around current DVSA and manufacturer guidance.
  • Practical learning focused on real workshop and fleet scenarios.
  • Certification and course records to support compliance and audit evidence.

FAQs

Typically half a day, depending on delivery format and fleet type.

 

Yes. On-site training is available using your vehicles, equipment and processes.

 

Yes. The course includes content relevant to driver pre-use checks and awareness.

Yes. Training provides certification and contributes to maintenance and safety documentation for audits or Earned Recognition schemes.

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