Fleet vehicles come in a variety of different shapes and sizes, and the requirements for those vehicles also vary depending on the number of vehicles in service, the type of vehicles driven, and the style of driving required of those vehicles (long haul versus local).
As you build and maintain your company’s fleet, it’s essential that you keep track of every facet of maintenance from the industry regulations to vinyl wrap advertising opportunities.
Here are the three main questions you need to ask when creating your vehicle wrapping checklist.
Are your drivers experienced and legal?
When you interview a potential driver for your fleet, it’s common to ask the future employee if he or she has a legal driver’s license and if they’ve ever been involved in serious accidents. It’s not uncommon for people to lie about their driving record on their resume, particularly if they’re applying for a job that will require time spent behind the wheel of a fleet vehicle.
Conducting a background search may be an action you may wish to take, and you’ll also want to see their driver’s license to check to see if they’ve had any convictions related to driving. Do they have a few outstanding parking tickets, or were they once involved in a drunk driving accident where someone died?
The health of the prospective driver is also an important question (eyesight, physical fitness, health conditions). You may wish to arrange yearly physicals or appointments with a physician for your drivers, particularly if they’re responsible for driving company trucks across the country.
Are your vehicles maintained for mechanical operation and appearance?
Creating a schedule for vehicle maintenance and appearance is essential when you’re building any fleet from one company car to a hundred transport vehicles. Each vehicle must have its own maintenance schedule, as well as regular detailing and updated vehicle wrap graphics.
Remember: Your commercial vehicles can reflect positively or negatively on your business depending on their visual condition. Don’t neglect regular wrap detailing because you think that the only part that matters is what’s under the hood.
You may be able to get a discount for your fleet for various maintenance needs if you work with a single shop, or you might need to hire a dedicated staff to take care of various aspects of vehicle maintenance and appearance.
Are your vehicles legal and are your drivers also legal?
Hopefully, you’ve vetted your drivers well enough that you can insure them for driving. Additionally, keeping the vehicles in good, working condition ensures fewer vehicle breakdowns and accidents, as well as lower insurance costs.
Inspecting your vehicle policies from front to back is essential for ensuring that any mishaps that do occur are covered and paid for by your insurance policy. It’s also a good idea to discuss the rules of the road with the drivers. They need to be aware of any driving limits imposed on them (such as a limit on the number of hours driven).
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