Shipping company managers should avoid making these mistakes.
If you run a shipping business, then you know how difficult it is to balance employee safety with client demands. However, sacrificing safety can end up costing your company dearly. Shipping company managers should avoid making these mistakes.
Mistake 1: Hiring Unfit Drivers
If you have an open position, then you need to carefully vet applicants to ensure that they have the necessary skills and live up to accepted safety standards. When hiring a driver, you should review their driving history to ensure that they do not have a past of reckless driving. Additionally, you should administer a field test so you can evaluate the applicant's ability to drive safely. While you might feel pressure to fill an open position quickly, you should never cut corners when it comes to hiring drivers for your business.
Mistake 2: Retaining Risky Employees
If an employee has proven themselves to be a risky driver, then you cannot afford to keep them on your payroll. While they might have avoided serious accidents thus far, their luck will inevitably run out. When it does, you do not want to be on the hook for the cost of an accident. Rather than leaving yourself open to this risk, make sure that you take steps to terminate irresponsible drivers.
Shipping company managers should avoid making these mistakes. Want another way to protect your business? Then make sure you have the right commercial coverage in place. For assistance with all your business insurance needs,
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