Insurance for business news: Effective management needed to minimise fleet mistakes
Commercial insurance
26th February 2010
Effect management strategies are necessary for controlling and minimising the amount of accidents a company's fleet has every year.
This is according to fleet manager Leigh Stiff, who suffered a broken neck in a road crash but used the experience to champion the driver safety record of his employer, Hannaford.
Good communication is key to making sure motorists do not damage either themselves or the company's reputation, he added.
Insurance for business is likely to be a benefactor of better health and safety, as fewer accidents usually means lower premiums.
"Educating drivers and communicating policies effectively helps ensure everyone understands the company ethos and why it is important that employees drive safely," Mr Stiff stated.
He explained how the previous fleet manager at Hannaford was not able to give the necessary time needed to look after duty of care responsibilities.
The company was founded in 1935 as a small family business and specialises in joinery and refurbishment projects.
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