Posted By Dixie
We operate a range of 3.5 - 7.5 tonne vehicles, and each driver has a daily / weekly checklist for safety critical issues etc. We don't have a problem with that as there are supervisors at each depot to monitor and act on problems.

Consultants, on the other hand, who work from home and visit depots rarely are proving to be a problem.

I've issued a guidance document highlighting what they should check and who to report faults to (fleet management), but I am concerned that since a car is obviously a piece of work equipment it is up to the employer to maintain it and so forth.

Historically, checklists have fallen by the wayside or become a meaningless tick list when they do visit the sites.

Any thoughts or suggestions???