A survey of senior fleet professionals conducted by leading driver risk management and training provider, TTC, found that the majority of businesses whose employees are required to drive company cars or commercial vehicles still depend on inefficient paper-based methods for assessing the risk profiles of their drivers. 55% of businesses rely on outdated processes rather than leveraging the power of data-driven online assessments and monitoring which draw upon external sources, including telematics, to build a comprehensive driver profile.
Safer roads through data-driven insights
Digital driver risk assessments utilising automated checks and continuous monitoring deliver significant time savings and peace of mind regarding duty of care. When businesses move away from manual processes, they can gain a more accurate and real-time understanding of driver risk, enabling proactive interventions and contributing to safer roads.
From manual to automated: Evolving fleet processes for safer roads
“Embracing automated checks and risk assessments is no longer a luxury but a necessity for effective end-to-end fleet risk management,” commented David Marsh, CEO of the TTC Group. “Initial driver background checks when an employee joins a business are not robust enough, and repeating manual checks regularly enough to fully protect a business is an administrative burden few can afford.
“The good news is that 45% of the fleet professionals we surveyed, said they employ external data to complete a holistic driver risk assessment. This is essential for businesses to have an up-to-date and rounded picture of their fleet drivers’ risk, based on their driving history as well as their current driver behaviour. However, just 25% of respondents to our survey said they rely on telematics data for assessing driver risk. Overlaying telematics data can help build a powerful and complete picture that will enable businesses to provide the best training interventions to reduce risk to the driver and the business.”
Continuum: Transforming fleet risk with smarter processes
The TTC Group driver risk and compliance platform, Continuum, has been designed and built by seasoned safety experts and data scientists to intelligently aggregate all critical driver risk and compliance data to empower businesses to reduce risk and operational costs. Beginning with a comprehensive risk assessment, the platform will then continually monitor the driver’s risk profile and automatically select personalised training modules to drive down risk. Continuum provides a complete lifecycle approach to compliance, administration, and driver risk management.
