Fleet managers are constantly tasked with coming up with new ways to reduce costs. Two fleet industry professionals at a NAFA meeting presented multiple strategies to help facilitate that goal.
Regular monitoring of drivers' motor vehicle records help fleets further reduce accident risk. Here's how to do it.
When hiring prospective drivers it is important to beware of expunged motor vehicle records (MVRs). Many states have a process where drivers can remove part of their driving record from view, hiding violations from potential employers.
Negligent entrustment lawsuits typically focus on whether the company has an established safety policy and whether it enforces those policies. It is important to remember the standard for negligent entrustment is not whether the employer knows it has put people at risk; it is whether the employer should have known.
About 40% of motor vehicle accidents are work-related, which poses a significant risk to employees who drive for their jobs, according to a new report based on U.S. Bureau of Labor statistics.
Taking a holistic approach to safety can yield positive results for fleets. Through a multi-step program, fleets can target specific areas of their operations to reduce risk for their drivers and reduce certain operational costs.
SambaSafety has partnered with General Information Services (GIS), a NAPBS-accredited employment background screening company, to provide expanded criminal and driver monitoring offerings, according to the company.
There are four types of driver reimbursement models: IRS business mileage reimbursement rate, a fixed allowance, the Fixed and Variable Reimbursement Rate (FAVR), and a hybrid model that uses the FAVR guidelines but delivers the driver payment in a cents-per-mile model.
While fleets typically gravitate toward company provided models, there are legitimate reasons they might want to consider utilizing a reimbursement program. However, there are a number of caveats fleets should consider.
Consistency and company-wide buy-in of the program will help support the foundations that are put into place.