AGUASCALIENTES, AGS. – In response to the growing shortage of operators in Mexico and with the goal of offering better service to its customers, Translíquidos Refrigerados López (TRL) acquired a driving simulator developed by APEX Simulation and Technology .
This equipment will not only train new talent , but will also provide ongoing training to current operators, improving their driving habits and reducing road risks , which will strengthen retention efforts.
“We are implementing this project to attract new operators and be able to offer more and better services to our customers. We want our drivers to have more training, more rest, and more time with their families. I am confident that, in the short term, we will see the fruits of this investment,” shared Agustín López, director of TRL.
The initiative also seeks to address the small human errors that can lead to serious accidents.
For Agustín López, it’s essential to develop good habits from the most basic point of view, such as fastening your seatbelt when entering the simulator.
“These are small details that, when neglected, can turn into big problems,” he added.
For his part, José Miguel Montoya , commercial director of APEX Simulation and Technology, explained that the simulator allows operators to face real-life road accident scenarios, recreating situations that have occurred in daily operations.
This not only contributes to accident prevention, but also helps develop a pool of new drivers from scratch, addressing the country’s shortage of more than 99,000 drivers .
“The simulator allows for training operators from entry-level, such as warehouse workers or forklift drivers, to fifth-wheel operators. It also helps companies reduce operating costs and prepare their drivers to operate units with the latest technologies, including electric models and specific configurations that our customers are acquiring,” Montoya emphasized.
Meanwhile, Roberto Carrera, training and after-sales manager at APEX, explained that the simulator adapts to the needs of each company, recreating real accidents and complex routes with specific conditions.
“We base our practice on two pillars: free practice and a structured training plan with 12 exercises designed to address common problems in Mexican driving, such as excessive clutch use or aggressive driving,” he explained.
The APEX simulator also measures training effectiveness through efficiency and safety indicators , which rate operators using a traffic-light-type system and a letter scale, providing immediate feedback on their performance.
In addition, the simulator allows for flexibility in training: some operators may dedicate nine to 12 hours per week , while others adjust their time based on daily operations.
For TRL, this investment represents not only a solution to the shortage of operators, but also an opportunity to increase the professionalization of transportation, reduce accidents, and improve the quality of life of its drivers.
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