Out on the road or delivering to customers, your drivers are the face of your business. As pressure to deliver on time increases, and our roads grow ever more congested, it is essential that you give your drivers the right tools and support to be safe, compliant and professional at all times.
Managing and mitigating risk in operation is an absolute priority for all businesses, and none more so than transportation, with drivers exposed to dangers of the road, as well as a range of other occupational hazards.
The good news is that technology is making a real difference in the key risk areas of driver behaviour, load handling and vehicle maintenance.
On-board telematics systems, such as Renault Trucks Vantelligence, are helping fleet managers to control dayto- day operations and reduce LCV fleet operating costs. By monitoring and analysing driver behaviour, with driver league tables and dashboards, you can see tangible improvements in on-road safety, fuel efficiency and performance, as well as enhancing skill levels and motivation. Tracking your vehicles in real time helps improve fleet efficiency and customer service, while monitoring environmental performance delivers a leaner, greener operation.
Specifying the right vehicle with a tailored solution designed for your business will have an immediate productivity gain. Purpose-designed for the operational challenges of the parcel and logistics sector, the Renault Trucks Master Optilogistics van features a host of safety, compliance and efficiency enhancements to minimise on-road risk for drivers and vulnerable road users whilst driving down repair and maintenance costs. Compliance is built in, thanks to its on-board weighing system to prevent overloading and Digital Alco Interlock which stops anyone driving the vehicle over the drink drive limit. Putting safety first, walk through bulkheads provide easy access into the load area, while bright door edge LED lights offer improved visibility when doors are opened in inclement or dark conditions.
Trips and slips, or falls from cabs are high on the list of occupational risks for drivers, so hardwearing surfaces like the Gripfast floor matting in the Optilogistics van’s cab and cargo area can reduce early wear that creates potential trip hazards. Compliance doesn’t stop with the right vehicle specification; once in service it means ensuring that your van is properly maintained – and preferably in a way that causes minimum impact on your operation.
This is where a HGV network like Renault Trucks has got it right – workshops are operated around your business with out of hours servicing, excellent parts availability and a team that will maintain your vehicle to the highest standards throughout its working life. Add in the ability to maintain specialist equipment such as taillifts, cranes, fridges and elevated platforms with stringent service regimes, and the one-stopshop of an HGV dealer has real appeal for maximum uptime, safety and compliance.
When a customer’s perception of your business starts with their purchase and ends when it is delivered, it is vital that your drivers represent your company in a safe and professional manner at all times. Give them the tools to help them do it to the best of their ability, and everyone’s a winner.
Grahame Neagus, Head of LCV, Renault Trucks UK.
RENAULT TRUCKS
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