People are definitely one of the greatest assets of any company; not only for the tasks they perform, but also for the opportunity of stimulating dialogue, discussions and for the constructive exchange of opinions—helping to make any business develop and perform more effectively.
Technology is taking over some tasks but is unlikely to takeover completely; and if we think about businesses that depend on driving and drivers, it is surely an area where technology will struggle to impact on the need for human employees in the near future.
Drivers are, for the time being at least, essential for companies that depend on driving. Any fleet manager’s lengthy to-do list will therefore inevitably include the hiring process (which can be anything but straightforward).
Driving skills, or being in possession of the requisite licenses are surely the most obvious starting points, but companies also need to hire responsible staff who can demonstrate a safe driving style and who are also well aware of how this affects the company image and the business in general.
Checking driver’s licenses is part of the process as companies have a precise legal duty when it comes to safety and responsibility. Companies have to do anything reasonably in their power (within the law) to properly check licenses on a regular basis.
DVLA (Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority) sources disclosed that 22% of drivers have out-dated licences, meaning they either omitted to renew, or that they are deliberately breaking the law for some reason, for such purposes as hiding sanctions or penalty points.
How do you usually check driver’s licence information and how do you prevent misconduct? How do you get to know if you can really trust your drivers?
Again, a fleet safety policy could include some continuous assessment schedules involving discussion with drivers and checks upon the status of their licences. But what if you have a sizeable fleet and little time for an interview-like approach?
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