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BEING compliant with the latest laws and legislation is very important when you run any business, but especially when part of your business is running a fleet.
Many businesses don’t realise the importance of managing those who drive on their behalf no matter who owns the vehicle. So whether you employ individuals as an agent, contractor or volunteer, you must make sure that you as a business are compliant with legislation and your drivers are compliant with the law.
Carry Out an Assessment
Check your current position in various areas to make sure that you are compliant. Make sure that you take a look at:
- The procurement of your fleet
- Owner drivers
- Policies & procedures
- Health and safety
- Driving at work management system
- Declarations
- Expenses
Fleet Management Software
There is plenty of software out there that can help you manage your fleet, from both a legal compliance approach and an efficiency or money saving angle. You may find it easier to use a system to record, monitor and store all legal documentation to meet the legal directives.
Training
An extremely important part of the compliance of your fleet is ensuring that your professional drivers are completing their 35 hours worth of training within rolling five year periods. Without this, your drivers could lose their licence to drive professionally, so it’s important that both you and your drivers make sure that you’re up to date.
