Drivertek provides a complete staff recruitment and training service in all areas of the Transport and Logistics industry.

Someone who is good in an interview may not be so skilled when they actually get behind the wheel of your truck. The driving licence is a minimum legal standard. It does not necessarily mean that once someone has passed their assessment that they are a good driver.

Drivers make up 30-50% of total transport costs. They are the main influences on fuel, accidents (95% of vehicle accidents are attributable to human error), vehicle wear and tear and customer service.

The cost of fuel is set to rise at 6% above inflation over the next ten years, and the driver is the single biggest influence on fuel utilisation. An assessment is the starting point for improving driver performance. Potential cost savings through improved operational efficiency and effectiveness.

Insurance premiums have been too low for the past few years, because the insurance companies have been fighting for market share. Premiums are likely to rise by 10-30% in the next few years as the insurers seek to stem their current losses on vehicle fleets.

Once the vehicle leaves the company premises, managers have very little, or no, control over the decisions made by the driver. Training helps to make sure that the right person is behind the wheel, with the right attitude, and who will make the right decisions.

Most people (even though they are not) think they are above average drivers, which is statistically almost impossible.

There are many image and public relations (PR) opportunities to be gained from a driver assessment programme.