Safety And Insurance Of Commercial Vehicles

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Fleet manager can either make or break a transport fleet. His job is multifaceted and among the many duties he is expected to do like fuel costs, vehicle health, fitness etc the most important is the Auto insurance which when done in a proper manner will ensure help the company save a lot of money.

Usually while going for Auto insurance we never enquire the details of the liabilities the insurance company will pay in a worst case scenario. This includes an accident, personal injuries to self or any other third persons, theft and many other such eventualities. It is only after an accident or a theft we get aware of the many rules, by-rules and sub-rules which govern the payback of the claims.

Hence, before going in for any auto-insurance make it a point to read carefully the offer document at least three to four times to ascertain the significance of each rules and conditions. Try to read the hidden meanings and if not clear continue to ask the offer agent till you are satisfied. Also pay particular attention to the fine print in a corner or inaccessible place.

If you have a fleet of commercial vehicles always make it a point to have professional and qualified drivers of great integrity and without any vices like addiction to alcohol or drugs or any other intoxicant. Check past records of each and every driver and make it a point to have the drivers to go through regular medical check-ups.

It is usual practices in fleet business to have the drivers go through regular refresher courses to keep the prime and fit. This is a great idea and will prevent many accidents. If you want to reduce the number of incidents among your fleet you need to regularly monitor the drivers for any in-appropriate behavior.

The last but most important is to have the papers of your vehicle in prime condition and regularly updated. Get the Vehicle fitness certificates after every six months or the rule pertaining to the state you reside in? Most of the delays in settling claims is due to improper or absence of relevant documents of the vehicle.


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