One of the biggest challenges that trucking companies face today is driver turnover. In fact, issues related to management are responsible for about 30% of drivers leaving their jobs.
Taking steps to keep your drivers safe and engaged is one of the keys to keeping them. Afterall, turnover is expensive and the more drivers that leave your company, the harder it will be for you to compete in today’s economy.
Incorporating driver safety
Driver safety is of the utmost importance for trucking companies for a variety of reasons. Solid policies will reduce the risk of accidents as well as fines and losses associated with accidents. Moreover, a company with a good reputation for safety will naturally have lower turnover and it will be better able to attract the best drivers when new positions become available.
Keep in mind that unsafe driver behaviour is rarely about gross mistakes but it is often about subtle habits that drivers themselves may not be aware of. When these behaviours are noticed, you can help your average drivers to become good drivers and your good drivers to become excellent drivers.
This is carried on through the culture of the company and it can ultimately have a significant impact on the bottom line.
Technology to improve driver safety
There are various technologies available to improve driver safety, some of which are better than others. Manual devices which watch your drivers’ every move and then must be analyzed by a human employee would be very labour intensive – and not to mention, expensive.
Smarter and more time and cost-effective technology would be that that combines advanced video technology with artificial intelligence and data collection.
Such a system not only helps you to improve the overall performance of your fleet, but it allows you to reward good driver behaviour within your organization.
Contact Trux Solutions today!
At Trux Solutions, we offer technological solutions to help improve the safety of your fleet and better engage your drivers. As you improve driver safety, you will help to reduce turnover which is good for your business. Contact us today to learn more.
