The weather is becoming more unpredictable. And it can damage the vehicles you rely on for your business. So, here are some tips to unfreeze your company fleet when it’s colder.
Manage Fuel Properly
Because of the prices alone, fuel management is essential for a modern business fleet. However, you are also responsible for using fuel efficiency as part of carbon emission reductions. Fortunately, the clever guys over at Chevin Fleet offer cutting-edge automated fuel management systems for overseeing things. Using custom software and integrated prepayment fuel cards, you can ensure your vehicles always run efficiently and cost less to your fleet budget.
Check Your Drivers
If you own a car, you are liable for anyone who drives it. This means that if you didn’t make sure your operators were fit for the job, you could be held legally responsible if something bad happens, like a crash that kills someone. So, to ensure your drivers are good, you should first make sure they have all the licences they need to drive. You can also keep an eye on them every morning to see if they are drunk. And the law entitles you to the ability to test for drugs.
Unfreeze Your Company Fleet with a Winter Service
Winter can damage your cars and trucks. When the weather gets cold, cars, vans, and trucks are more likely to break. And every year, between December and January, almost 9 million cars break down in the UK alone. Luckily, managing your fleet to keep it from getting too cold is not hard. For example, you can use winter engine oil to keep the engine running. You can also check the fuel filter for ice and make sure there are no cold-induced cracks in the engine belts.
Load Vehicles Responsibly
When you pack a car, van, or truck, weight is very important. Too much weight can damage your vehicle. If your car isn’t packed right, obstacles on the road could make it hard to drive safely. For example, larger cargo should always be taken apart to lower the centre of gravity of a vehicle. Also, you should check your route all the time for things like lower overpasses and uneven ground since some vehicles in your fleet might not be able to drive through these.
Use Telematics Systems
Insurance companies usually use telematics devices to check how steady you are as a driver. They figure out how much your insurance costs are based on things like your speed, acceleration, and ability to stop. In short, they keep track of how good a driver you are. But you can also use these devices to check how well your drivers are working. If an operator doesn’t use your cars the way they were meant to be used, they are more likely to get damaged.
Summary
The cold is harsh on vehicles. So you can take steps to unfreeze your company fleet this winter. Manage your fuel with automation, check for winter issues and assess drivers with telematics.
