Transport accounted for 26% of all worker fatalities in Australia in 2023, making it one of the most hazardous sectors (Safework).

Transport

Psychometric assessments and recruitment tools for the Transport industry

The transport industry operates under constant pressure to deliver safely, efficiently, and on time—often in high-risk, high-responsibility environments. Whether managing logistics, operating heavy vehicles, or working in fast-paced depot or warehouse settings, the cost of hiring the wrong person can be significant.

Testgrid’s assessment solutions help transport companies make smarter hiring decisions by identifying candidates with the right cognitive ability, behavioural traits, and safety mindset. From drivers and dispatchers to supervisors and warehouse staff, our assessments reduce turnover, improve compliance, and support safer, more productive teams across the entire transport workforce.

1 in 6

Industrial Workers

are Unsafe

10,200

Serious injury

claims in 2023

Typical Roles in Transport

  • Drivers
  • Logistics Coordinator
  • Bus driver
  • Pilot
  • Analyst
  • Forklift Operator
  • Garage Manager
  • Transport Manager
  • Ambulance Transport attendants
  • Mechanic
  • Operations Manager
  • Traffic Clerk

Why and Where to use Testgrid

Reduce Incidents

  • Minimises costly downtime caused by safety-related incidents
  • Reduces the likelihood of near misses and workplace accidents

Save Lives

  • Identifies candidates with high safety risk profiles
  • Provides defensible, evidence-based hiring decisions
  • Aligns with best practice safety standards

Legally Compliant

  • Reduces exposure to legal liability from preventable incidents
  • Supports compliance with WHS regulations
  • Identifies candidates with high safety risk profiles

57% of on-site accidents are caused by human error

Screen out unsafe employees and reduce time lost to injury.

A limited talent pool with younger generations favouring other industries – a company working with current technology and assessments is more attractive to a younger generation.

Hiring For?

  • Vehicle Operation & Frontline Transport Roles

Aptitude Assessments

Our Aptitude Assessment for Operations & Frontline Transport Roles is designed to evaluate the cognitive abilities essential for safe and effective performance in high-responsibility transport positions.

Whether operating heavy vehicles, managing deliveries, or navigating complex schedules, workers in these roles must process information quickly, make sound decisions under pressure, and maintain focus over long periods. This assessment measures key capabilities such as verbal and numerical reasoning, attention to detail, and problem-solving—providing insight into a candidate’s ability to meet the mental demands of the job. It helps organisations identify reliable, capable operators who can uphold safety standards and perform consistently in fast-paced, risk-sensitive environments.

Behavioural Assessments

Frontline transport roles—such as drivers, forklift operators, bus drivers, and ambulance transport attendants—require more than technical ability.

Behavioural assessments evaluate traits like reliability, rule-following, emotional control, and teamwork, helping employers select individuals who are consistent, calm under pressure, and aligned with the safety and service expectations of the role.

These assessments also support better onboarding and development, helping organisations reduce turnover and build a dependable, safety-conscious workforce.

Core Competencies Assessed:

  • Reliability & Accountability
  • Rule Adherence
  • Emotional Regulation
  • Stress Tolerance

Team Orientation (where applicable)

Customer Service Orientation (for public-facing roles)

Safety Assessments

The Mobile Equipment Operator Assessment is a targeted version of our SSA (Situational Safety Assessment), designed specifically for evaluating the safety-related competencies required for operating complex mobile equipment such as forklifts, cranes, and loaders.

This assessment measures a candidate’s ability to remain vigilant, manage external risks, and maintain performance under pressure—critical attributes for those in high-risk vehicle operation roles. By focusing on non-technical safety behaviours such as situational awareness, decision-making, and human factor resilience (e.g. fatigue, stress, distraction), the assessment helps identify individuals who are more likely to operate safely and consistently in dynamic environments. This tool supports informed hiring, workforce development, and risk mitigation strategies for organisations where safe equipment operation is paramount.

“Working with Testgrid made our apprentice recruitment process so much smoother and more effective.”

– Energy Queensland

RESULTS
90%

Reduction in failure rate

94%

Completion rate

98%

Retention rate

<%

Eliminated 30% failure rate

“Testgrid’s assessments have transformed the way we hire”

– Mining Company

RESULTS
23%

Reduction in Time Lost to Injury

56%

Reduction in Occupational Diseases (OD)

28%

Reduction in Total Recordable Injury (TRI)

Record Low Injuries

In 2 Decades

Enable faster and smarter hiring decisions. Take the first step to streamlining your recruitment process.

TESTGRID CAN HELP TO

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35%

Reduction time to shortlist

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29%

Increase in sales performance

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20%

Reduction in staff turnover

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80%

of Fortune 500 companies use psychometric assessments

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