http:\/\/www.striim.com\/solutions\/<\/a>.<\/p>\nFrequent Check-ins<\/h2>\n
One of the easiest ways to stay abreast of your drivers\u2019 progress is to have them check in with your office on a regular basis. These check-ins can occur as infrequently as once a day or as frequently as once every few hours. Although some drivers are liable to find this cumbersome, it\u2019s in the company\u2019s best interest to know where its freight operators are. Additionally, if drivers encounter heavy traffic, severe weather or anything else that might hamper a timely delivery, check-ins ensure that you\u2019ll have ample time to report the delay to your client(s).<\/p>\n
Regular Odometer Checks<\/h2>\n
It\u2019s no secret that fuel has become very expensive in recent years. In fact, a number of freighting companies have reduced their workforce or closed shop as a result of unstable fuel costs. With that in mind, it\u2019s important to keep track of how much fuel your drivers are using. After each delivery, have a look at your trucks\u2019 odometers and compare the number of miles they were driven to the projected distance between your home office and their respective destinations. Keep in mind that these numbers will seldom, if ever, match up perfectly. However, if there\u2019s a huge discrepancy between the two, certain drivers may need to alter their routes and driving habits.<\/p>\n
Running a well-oiled freighting operation is fraught with challenges. Luckily, keeping track of your drivers no longer has to be one of them. If you\u2019re tired of constantly worrying about where they are and what they\u2019re up to, make sure to utilize the previously-discussed solutions.<\/p>\n
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