In an industry-first initiative, designed for driver empowerment and welfare, Indian Oil Corporation (IOCL) and Eicher Trucks and Buses (a division of VE Commercial Vehicles) have jointly introduced Driver Pragati Kendra. The Manesar based facility, which is an IOCL COCO outlet, has been specially designed as a complete solution to address fatigue management, road safety and share best practices for driving profession. The driver training would include:
Fuel-efficient driving techniques, important for saving fuel

• Safe driving habits, important for personal safety 
• Basic vehicle maintenance for better vehicles up time.
• Health and hygiene for personal well being and happy life
• Behavioural training covering communication, financial planning, mobile literacy and family welfare.

Driver Pragati Kendra will also help induct commercial vehicle drivers within the realms of respectable society by giving them access to basic amenities. This is a specially designed facility with services like dormitory accommodation, bathing and washing areas, laundry facility, food at subsidised rates and recreational facilities along with access to cash vending machines.