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\u201cRisk management\u201d to the ears of many fleet managers sounds like an unwelcome stress test \u2013 unpleasant and demanding in the extreme. The basic principle behind it is a basic instinct of human nature: we weigh up risks on a daily basis, completely subconsciously for the most part. In the fleet business, however, it is advisable to rely on more than one\u2019s instincts. After all, the discipline can prove to be a decisive competitive factor when certain aspects are considered.<\/span><\/h2>\n

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<\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_column_text]We all do it: Will I take an umbrella or risk getting wet? Will I leave five minutes earlier or take a chance on the traffic being light? Should I charge my smartphone again or trust that the battery will hold out? Sometimes it only takes milliseconds to answer these questions in our heads, but it can also take much too long at times. Usually: the more information I have, the better and faster I can assess the underlying risk and act accordingly.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Everyone is a risk manager<\/h3>\n

We get the necessary information in different ways. Sometimes we query the present situation (What\u2019s the weather like?), draw on experience (What\u2019s the traffic normally like?) or assess the worst case (Will I perhaps miss an important call?). Fleet managers use similar tools for their risk management \u2013 for undoubtedly more important questions. Ultimately, the aim is to avoid potential risks for vehicle drivers and the fleet.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”25604″ img_size=”full”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

From groundwork …<\/h3>\n

The top priority of course is to ensure that the company vehicles are in a proper condition technically. Anyone who sends drivers out onto the road with an expired main inspection (HU)1<\/sup>\u00a0or with obvious defects is notoriously negligent, risks being fined1<\/sup>\u00a0and may even be liable to prosecution \u2013 to say nothing of expensive repairs and downtimes because maintenance intervals were not observed. Fleet managers are exposing themselves to the same risk if they allow company cars to be used improperly. The legislator in Germany, for instance, has therefore prescribed that driver instruction be carried out once a year in topics such as driving times and rest periods, load safety and generally correct behaviour while driving (see the box at the end of the article for details). According to a study carried out by ADAC, most accidents continue to be the result of human error and not technical defects.<\/p>\n

For this reason alone, therefore, one should not simply stop at the legal minimum requirement for instruction to achieve effective risk management. Regular training, safety training, anti-stress courses etc. have proven to be a reliable means of measurably reducing the damage rate in everyday fleet practice. Meanwhile, potential bonuses for having no accidents or getting no traffic tickets offer additional motivation for ensuring that company cars are handled with care.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]\n\n

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… to systematic optimisation<\/h3>\n

As mentioned at the beginning, effective risk management in fleet practice depends primarily on the available data. Potential hazards can ultimately only be accurately assessed if the underlying information is as broadly based as possible. The most powerful tool in this regard is a functioning reporting system.<\/p>\n

Important findings can be made based on intelligent analyses, for example in relation to distances or types of use. Is the breakdown or accident rate especially high with a certain type of vehicle? Can a correlation be made with the volume of traffic? Does a particular employee stand out? The wealth of knowledge accumulated can then be incorporated in turn into the training measures mentioned above to complete the circle.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

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A number of tools have proven useful in this regard, including FleetCARS, the established fleet management and reporting tool from Volkswagen Financial Services AG and We Connect Fleet* from the Volkswagen Group. When properly used, both tools complement each other ideally and provide the perfect solution for clever fleet management.<\/p>\n

Fleet managers gain a vast store of important information on vehicles, drivers and contracts via the associated web portals. For example, the location of company cars can be checked using We Connect Fleet and customer orders then assigned more efficiently on this basis. The digital expenses book in turn allows information on routes travelled and expenditure on fuel etc. to be accessed at all times.<\/p>\n

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Minimising risk with a smart companion<\/h3>\n

Driver assist systems are another important pillar of effective risk management. Distance warning, lane departure warning and other technologies should not be viewed as a \u201cluxury\u201d that act as a drain on budgets, rather as a valuable aid \u2013 particularly as the initial investment more than pays off if an accident is actually avoided. Fleet managers can again rely on the reporting data in order to equip fleet vehicles with such technologies systematically and according to need. That\u2019s because a company car driver who clocks up the miles in a field service role will naturally need different systems to a service employee, for example, driving in urban traffic. Clever tools that ensure that drivers are not distracted by their mobile phones when on the road are recommended in this context. For example, by locking the mobile screen when the engine is running and automatically restricting the use of apps, thus only allowing the phone to be used as a mobile navigation system and for making hands-free calls.<\/p>\n

Such precautionary measures definitely allow a fleet manager to sleep better. And they leave the mind free for more trivial matters, such as: Do I need an umbrella today? Or: Can I sleep for another five minutes before I have to leave?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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