Happy fleet, happy life: 4 ways to increase fleet driver satisfaction

Maximise your drivers' efficiency with these simple additions to your fleet

The success of fleet drivers is imperative to your business and as a fleet manager, it is your job to give them all the tools to excel in their role.

These drivers are mobile brand representatives, showcasing your business to potentially hundreds and thousands of perspective customers each day.

Fleets can often be assembled with vehicles that work for the balance sheet, but what about building out your fleet with vehicles that work for your drivers? 

From procurement to fleet management solutions, here are four ways you can drastically increase fleet driver satisfaction.

Use fuel or EV charge cards for added convenience

Filling up at the pump or charging an EV will have never felt so simple if you’ve not yet added fuel cards or EV charge cards to your fleet.

Combine fuel and charge costs into one with a card that can be used up and down the country.

Keeping everything in one place negates the need to endlessly check and chase receipts and authorise expenses.

Not only does this make life easier for your drivers, who can be left to focus on the task at hand, but it will streamline the administrative workload for fleet managers too.

It's admin made easy to create a far more efficient and streamlined workforce.

Add the latest electric vehicles to your fleet

It’s not just businesses who have their eco-conscious targets. Fleet drivers want to be driving sustainably too. A recent study revealed 70% of van fleet drivers want to drive the electric alternative of their combustion van. 

Choosing to replace your less efficient combustion engine vehicles for the latest EVs will support your brand’s sustainability goals and it will expose your drivers to some of the latest technology and safety features available.

Your drivers spend a large portion of their working day behind the wheel. Prioritising their comfort, safety and everyday commodities is a sure-fire way for fleet managers to make their jobs easier.

Offer EV driver training

If you add electric vehicles to your fleet, consider offering driver training sessions for those unfamiliar with EVs.

Many fleet drivers may not have had the luxury of driving an EV previously. Any time behind the wheel of one will help them familiarise themselves with new equipment.

Due to the instant torque or a one-pedal driving system, EVs can feel noticeably different to drive compared to a combustion engine vehicle.

Increased exposure to these new styles of vehicles will increase driver confidence and reduce the risk of any accidents that may come as a result of unfamiliarity. 

Reward quality driving

Implementing a fleet telematics device into your vehicles provides insight into valuable driving data.

You'll have the ability to recognise and praise some of your safest and most consistent drivers.

While they’re on the road, your fleet drivers represent your business. Safe driving will not go unnoticed among the public and fellow road users, so don’t let it go unnoticed as a fleet manager.

Safe driving goes beyond brand perception, though. Responsible and efficient driving habits can save your business money on running costs and vehicle maintenance too.