Many companies invest in car lease programs, but they don’t always allow for trouble up ahead. A host of things can happen to your fleet cars and drivers during the year, and your company needs to have them covered to avoid unplanned expenses and downtime. Here are some of the things your company policy should include, to make sure you have all your major risks covered.
Vehicle Theft
You may have insurance coverage for vehicle theft, but what happens if your driver left the keys in the vehicle? Some insurers may not cover issues like these, or they may give you limited benefits. This could cost you dearly.
Employees on Leave
Do you know what will happen if one of your drivers or employees has to take a leave of absence? Standard car lease programs don’t include short-term disability issues and leave for medical or personal reasons. To have as little vehicle downtime as possible, consider these issues.
Non-Company Vehicle Use
Your employees need to know how they can use their vehicles. For example, can they drive them to and from work, and are shopping or leisure trips allowed? When employees know what they can and cannot do, it lowers the chances for problems.
Legal Issues
No car lease programs have provisions to deal with employee behavior that breaks the law. For example, you probably have a “no tolerance” policy on alcohol and illegal drugs, but what about prescription drugs. Drivers can become impaired when they mix drugs or take more than they should. Your policy should cover all kinds of contraband including firearms, also.
Upkeep
Your drivers shouldn’t have to worry about maintenance, but what about maintenance checks like checking the fluids, tires, and other things? Make sure they know about vehicle cleanliness and if they have to pay for car washes or not.
