Reduce Fleet Risk to Make Savings

The fleet department understands what it is and why it’s needed.  The Directors aren’t sure if it’ll work, why it’s necessary or what it’ll save for the business”

If I had a pound for every time I hear this!

The truth is that a fleet risk proposal does come across as all ‘jam tomorrow’, or ‘certain cost: uncertain benefit’.

There are, however, a few truths that need airing:

1.       Duty of Care fleet compliance is a legal responsibility

2.       Increased driving safety will result in fewer road traffic accidents

3.       Claim frequency is the key factor controlling Fleet insurance premiums

4.       Driver training does actually work

The reasons why Directors postpone or reject the decision to invest in fleet risk management vary but normally fall into the following categories:

1.       It’s not in this year’s budget

2.       It should be done internally

3.       There are no guarantees of success

4.       A quick fix would be best

5.       We’ve had no problem so far

In reality, most fleets are trying to do something, which they hope covers the compliance angle but it can’t hope to tackle the claim frequency/insurance cost angle because:

1.       It has to be sporadic because it’s mixed in with other fleet initiatives

2.       It is uncoordinated because it’s usually covered by more than one department

3.       It is haphazard because there’s no consistency of approach to high risks

4.       It is ineffective in reducing fleet risk due to the problems of 1, 2 and 3

At RVM we have tried to tackle the concerns of Directors by amalgamating the risk program into one cohesive structure and by articulating what success looks like.  We are accountable for all our actions through our online Portal and regular review meetings and we construct a combination of services to profile and train a driver that is particular to each client’s circumstances.

It’s quick and easy to get a quote so why not call us to arrange a meeting.  RVM is on 

0113 224 8800 or  contact us here or e-mail us on risk@rvmassist.co.uk

At RVM Assist Ltd our integrated approach allows us to help fleets to implement effective safety policies, analyse trends and identify high risk drivers. Our Driver Training program is targeted, timely and appropriate.  The result is lower accident rates, improved driver safety, and reduced costs.