Driver Management – A problem for small businesses?
Research suggests that Fleet Managers of small companies are more likely to ignore legislation because: -
- They think it is an expensive luxury of little benefit to their company
- They feel they don’t have the time to adequately fulfil the requirements
- They are overwhelmed and don’t know where to begin
- They have never had a problem with their drivers and don't see the need
A-Class Driver Training Limited can ensure that Fleet Managers are able to focus on managing their fleet effectively while A-Class Driver Training make sure that they are up to date with their legal requirements for a modest monthly fee.
Done properly, driver training benefits everyone in the company not just the company itself.
Company benefits: -
- Approximately 10% saving on annual fuel bills
- Reduction of carbon footprint
- Decrease in vehicle running costs
- Increase in sale price of vehicles
- Reduction in repair costs
- Reduction in off-the-road time
- Reduction in insurance claims
- Reduction in employee time off
- Reduction in insurance premiums
- Happier workforce
Leading to:-
- Increased productivity
- Increased profits
Employee benefits: -
- Increase in personal skills
- Fuel saving learning can be used by employee in own vehicle
- Reduced stress
- Greater job satisfaction
- Potential for rewards for up-skilling to the benefit of the company
The highly qualified team at A-Class Driver Training can take the onus off the Fleet Manager by putting a well-planned and documented process in place and managing it on his or her behalf.
The A-Class Driver Management Process
- Licence checks are carried out properly for all new or existing employees not only when they start but every 3 to 6 months (if required) ensuring that they are always driving their vehicles legally and meeting your insurance company’s requirements
- A-Class Driver Training System reminds Manager automatically what checks are required
- A-Class Driver Training Risk assess each driver each year
- A-Class Driver Training plan specific driver training as and when required
The A-Class Driver Management System can be paid for on a fixed monthly basis per driver employed over a contract period of 2 or 3 years, making budgeting more straightforward and costs predictable.
