Y our fleet of trucks is a compliance and legal disaster waiting to happen.
More than 50% of all trucks on SA roads right now will not pass roadworthy. If they are in an accident,the financial liability falls on the company while the criminal liability potentially falls on the directors.
Since February 1999 we have provided managed fleet maintenance solutions for hundreds of businesses across the Eastern Cape. What's changed? The fact is that it's now cheaper and safer to outsource your transport. You might think it isn't, that new trucks are too expensive, but the numbers speak for themselves.
If you’re doing maintenance yourself or using a ‘back yard’ service provider, you need to be aware that pirate parts and incorrect maintenance practices are rampant - they are not approved and if you are in a legal situation and something goes wrong, it can sink your business.
Consider the following pain points, which we will expand on further in an email series, coming soon:
- Managing your drivers is bad enough, managing your fleet is worse
Your managed maintenance is in chaos. Drivers are hard to manage, maintenance is far worse.
The fact is, maintenance should not be your problem - it's covered by the contract.
- Transport and fleet compliance keeps you awake and can kill your business
Think about the liability and consequences of an accident. An investigation will occur, and if the service provider has not followed due process and if the parts cannot be verified the potential liability can be massively detrimental. The red tape and paperwork will keep you in court for months.
- Smart trucks have become very smart
Fleet maintenance has become digital. Everything else is outdated. Smart telematics sends a message to your phone if your truck is speeding, braking too harsh, etc. Managers are notified as soon as problems arise. Are you up to date? Old tech says no.
- Your fleet of trucks is a secret moneyspinner, if you're clever you can cash in
How can you score? How is your buying cycle? You’ll have to chat with us about it for more information.
- Transport is a necessary evil that you don't need
Well, you need transport but not the evil part. Breakdown, hiccups, trucks not making it from A to B, unexpected costs. That’s what we mean by an evil that keeps you up at night.
