Abstract
The article provides a comprehensive analysis of innovative training methods for long-haul truck drivers in the context of international logistics, taking into account contemporary requirements for road safety, professional responsibility, and regulatory compliance. The relevance of the study is determined by the increasing complexity of logistics processes, the intensification of international freight transportation, the diversity of national traffic regulations, and the growing demands for professional driver training. The paper examines the transformation of traditional driver training approaches towards interactive, technology-mediated, and behavior-oriented educational interventions. Particular attention is paid to the use of simulation-based training and augmented and virtual reality technology as tools for the safe practice of complex, rare, and potentially dangerous driving scenarios. Special emphasis is placed on gamification and serious game - based approaches as means of increasing learner engagement, self-regulation, and the sustainability of professional driving behavior. Based on the synthesis of findings from recent systematic and empirical studies, it is substantiated that the effectiveness of these methods depends not just on the use of technology, but on the quality of instructional design, the validity of training scenarios, the availability of measurable performance indicators, and adherence to the principle of safety compatibility. It is concluded that innovative training methods for long-haul truck drivers should be conceptualized as elements of a continuous professional development system aimed at risk reduction, enhancement of road safety, maintenance of regulatory compliance, and adaptation of drivers to these diverse conditions of the international road environment.
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