Five Things HGV Drivers Do Which Annoy Fleet Managers

HGV drivers have it drilled into them that even small mistakes can be incredibly costly. While not every mistake is going to have huge consequences, a lot of HGV drivers – even those with a C + E licence – don’t realize how the things that they do (or do not do) can reduce the safety of their fleet, the efficiency of the business, and its long term productivity and profitability.

Five Things HGV Drivers Do Which Annoy Fleet ManagersSome oversights are hard to fix but there are a few simple things that are quite impactful and that will make a big difference to a fleet manager’s ability to work efficiently. Let’s take a look at those mistakes:

1. Not using the driver card in the tachograph

Drivers need to put their card in to the tachograph before they start driving. Failure to do so is illegal. It means that the tacho recording will not be linked to them as a driver, and that can cause trouble at the head office as well, making it hard for them to sort out payroll and validate time sheets. When there is no card in the tachograph, there is no ‘qualified drier’ linked to the vehicle, and this could make it difficult to prove who was driving if an insurance claim is necessary.

2. Recording breaks in the ‘other work’ category

Pressing the wrong button and putting a break down as ‘other work’ might seem like a small thing, but it can leave your hours looking vastly different to what they actually are, and may mean that it looks as if you have been breaking the law. Breaks are a legal requirement, and you are only allowed to drive for a certain length of time before you are required to rest. Recording the breaks correctly helps fleet managers to make … Continue reading >>>