One you get more vans, of course you’ll need more drivers.
Get Someone to Control the Fleet
When a company has only one or two vans the job of controlling the fleet is really simple.
However, as the fleet grows you need to think about all the extra work this now entails. Sorting out the insurance policies, arranging for servicing, arranging repairs, getting the cleaning done, controlling the fuel expenses and all of the other jobs can add up to pretty much a full time role if there is a big fleet to manage.
It might be that there is someone already in the company who could do this job by adding the extra tasks onto their daily duties, but you should be careful not to give them too much to do.
Overlooking any important issues such as an insurance renewal or an MOT date can lead to a financial hit and a severe impact on the business.
Find More Drivers
Of course, once you get some new vans in you’ll need to find people to drive them.
The temptation can be to give extra work to your existing drivers but you need to be careful not to load them with too much work.
Anyone who drives a lot of hours can end up tired and in danger of having an accident. If they are working to tight deadlines then they might also start taking too many risks by speeding or running red lights as well.
If you are going to look for new drivers then you will want them to be professional, responsible workers who take the job seriously.
Driving all day looks like the kind of job that anyone can do but you will want drivers who look after your vans and who protect your business image by driving safely and considerately at all times.
These drivers aren’t as easy to find as you might think but with a bit of hard work you can get the drivers you need on board.
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