Benefits of Assigning Drivers to Each Vehicle in Your Fleet

It is increasingly common for a single fleet vehicle to be driven by several drivers. The goal is to maximize the vehicle's uptime while giving drivers their well-deserved rest. 

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Unfortunately, experience shows that high driver turnover creates chaos and confusion. Assigning one or more specific drivers has emerged as the solution. Do you know all the benefits this way of working can bring? 

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At HUNTER  we do, because we actively help fleet managers verify who is driving each vehicle. Below, we explain the main benefits of assigning at least one driver to every vehicle.

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But first, what does assigning a vehicle to a driver mean?

Assigning a vehicle to a specific driver means handing over responsibility for the use and operation of that vehicle. 

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These responsibilities can include using the vehicle effectively and producing reports that make it possible to trace the source of any issues, violations, or breakdowns that arise. 

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A single vehicle can also have several assigned drivers. In that case, each driver is responsible for its use during their assigned hours. Assignment can also be partial. 

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In other words, whenever the vehicle is on the road, it must have a clearly identified driver. 

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Benefits for a company of assigning drivers to vehicles 

1. It guarantees the vehicle is used 

When a driver is permanently assigned to a fleet vehicle, you can guarantee that the vehicle gets used. That is because the driver will be required to use it whenever they need to drive for any assigned task. 

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In addition, if there are other drivers, they will know that driver already has an assigned vehicle and can fairly decline to let them drive other vehicles. Guaranteed use also keeps the vehicle from deteriorating due to lack of use.

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2. It prevents theft of vehicle parts

If a vehicle is always parked, the chances increase that someone will try to take advantage and remove its parts or even its fuel, because they know no one will check it and the theft will go unnoticed. 

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On the other hand, if the car is in use, the assigned driver can quickly notice if any parts or components have been stolen. This kind of control can save any company significant resources. 

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3. It reveals who is behind traffic violations

If a vehicle gets a traffic ticket and has an assigned driver, it is easy to trace who committed the violation.

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4. It encourages proper use of the vehicle

When drivers have an assigned vehicle, they know any problem with it can be traced back to them. As a result, they will try to drive responsibly and carefully. 

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5. It makes it easier to improve and correct driving habits

When a monitoring center issues a vehicle trip report, drivers' mistakes behind the wheel can come to light. 

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These can include harsh braking, excessive speeding, and more. And if you can determine who the vehicle was assigned to, you can also make the necessary corrections. 

How do you assign drivers to fleet vehicles?

Drivers can be assigned to vehicles through the Hunter Track GPS monitoring platform, where you can set it up and use it as follows:

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• Specify which driver will use each vehicle during their respective hours.
• When someone tries to use the vehicle, require the driver's identification.
• Authorize use of the vehicle with validation from the monitoring center.
• At the end of each shift, week, or month, you can also generate reports showing what events occurred while a driver was assigned. 
• And if you combine this system with Hunter Video, you can confirm that the assigned, identified, and authorized driver is truly the person driving the vehicle. 

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All of this is the result of HUNTER's experience and its GPS Monitoring System, Hunter Track. Keep in mind that in addition to web access, you can also use it from an app. 

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If you want to start assigning drivers efficiently, just contact us at 809.620.2002 to request a completely free quote or visit our website, hunter.do.

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