Posted By Philippft Hi, I'm trying to establish what the implications are for a company who allows it's workforce to use their own vehicles to travel between sites after they have started work. i.e. how associated risks should be addressed, what controls and checks would be required, employer liability etc. I would also be interested in other related external information that might assist

Posted By Glyn Atkinson If there is an expert on line for this subject, another related query - would an additional problem be if the driver going between sites also transports other staff workers between those work locations, and how would company insurers look into any road traffic accident / compensation claims ensuing if the transportation was being "allowed / insisted on" by the company?

Posted By andymak Broadly speaking, there should be no issues for a company with drivers using their own vehicles for inter-site travel with or without passengers if they design their procedures with the following in mind. Drivers must have a current valid licence which the company shall check at least annually. Drivers must have business travel on their insurance, which the company will check on a periodic basis (at least annually) All vehicles used on company business MUST have a current road fund licence, MOT and be maintained in good order. The company can ask to see evidence of RFD and MOT at least annually. All drivers travelling for business purposes should take a break from driving at least every two hours (This only really applies for long distance travel), and should not drive when tired. Mobile phones should not be used whilst driving, all drivers will comply with current legislation regarding the use of mobile phones in motor vehicles. All loads carried on business shall be adequately secured so that they do not cause an additioanl hazard in the event of a motor collision. Alternatively insist on the use of hire cars / vans! I once had a colleague who used his own car when a hire car did not arrive, unfortunately he had an accident. The company would not get involved or support him as he was using his own car which did not have business travel on the insurance. He was disciplined for misconduct under company rules. The police prosecuted him for driving without valid insurance. The injured party sued him for injuries and loss of earnings. He had to pay for his car to be repaired. He had to sell his house and was declared bankrupt as he couldn't cover the injury claim award and the court costs. Because he had to sell his house and having no family to live with he was classed as having no fixed abode and was dismissed under company employment contract rules.

Posted By John Richards Not strictly owner-driver: but a good read and very interesting. Sequential URLs': http://www.yourroadrisk....ion-a-practical-example/ http://www.yourroadrisk....ractical-example-part-2/ http://www.yourroadrisk....-examination-part-three/