Winters in the UK can be very stormy. It is therefore important to think about how weather extremes may affect your fleet. It is important to make sure your fleet is safe for the road, and that the driver is aware of how to drive safely in hazardous conditions.
Accidents are more likely to occur in bad weather.
It is important to measure the tread depth when estimating ice. The tread is crucial for braking and steering control. In wet conditions the braking distance doubles, and in ice conditions it can be ten times longer. For a vehicle that is going to be able to survive in ice, a minimum tread depth of four millimeters is recommended. The vehicle cannot be used if the tread depth falls below the legal requirement of 1.6mm. Chevron Kits are also essential for visibility in poor weather. Visit www.vehiclechevrons.com
It is important that your fleet be able to navigate even in the worst of weather conditions to prevent you from losing money. It is important to be able to deliver goods to customers to avoid damaging your reputation.
Leasing is a viable option for fleet management. Rental vehicles are more likely to be better maintained and newer than older assets. The newer cars will have more advanced features, such as automatic braking, improved tyre treads, automatic seat belt fastening, and GPS tracking.
You have the duty as a fleet manager to perform maintenance and tracking tasks. GPS tracking devices are a great way to know where your drivers are, to give them the most recent road information, to teach them how to take safer routes, and to track service and maintenance requirements.