The Chain of Responsibility establishes the obligations of everyone involved in a transport or logistics business. From fleet drivers up to senior operational managers, every individual has a role in making Australia's roads safer.
Managers' role in the logistics Chain of Responsibility
Fleet managers have the greatest pressure in ensuring their business is compliant with the standards set out in the national responsibility chain. It's their obligation to provide drivers with the safest working conditions possible and monitor their driving on the road.
Ensuring drivers have safe working conditions requires:
Meanwhile, making sure fleets are driving safely requires:
Speed is a factor in around 20 per cent of serious crashes, while mobile phone use while driving quadruples the risk of an accident.
Three reasons fleet managers need to back drivers with telematics
Managers have a responsibility to back their fleet drivers - and providing advanced telematics technology is one of the best ways to meet Chain requirements. Here are three reasons why:
1. Using GPS telematics, drivers can better plan their journey to avoid potentially dangerous road or weather conditions. It also has the added bonus of using real-time traffic data allowing drivers to account for costly congestion delays or road closures.
2. With telematics, fleet managers have a full overview of what goes on in the vehicle cab. Monitoring driver activity ensures they remain compliant with road rules and reduces the risk of accidents from preventable issues such as speeding, mobile phone use or aggressive driving.
3. Telematics equipment are also excellent for fatigue management. With a comprehensive log of driver hours and rosters, fleet managers can instantly call upon a fatigue report to check if their driver is able to complete a shift or to see how long a break they require.
Start improving your logistics business' safety compliance today - contact the team to get more information on how telematics technology works by clicking below.