Fleet managers must train their staff and drivers to make regular checks on tyre condition to reduce costs and keep the company safe within their legal and corporate responsibilities.

Fleet assistance specialists, Venson Automotive Solutions, said its surveys show that as many as 45% of driver’s do not check tyre pressure or general condition.

Gil Kelly, Operations Director of Venson Automotive Solutions, said: “Ensuring fleet driver safety should always be at the top of the agenda for any business, but it’s easy to overlook how important regular tyre checks are. These should be at the core of any tyre management policy, with staff trained to frequently carry out necessary checks, including tyre pressure, tread depth and damage. Written reports by drivers or the use of an online app detailing defects should be mandatory, alerting the fleet team or their fleet management provider of any issues.

“Once an issue is highlighted, appropriate action needs to be taken immediately. Fleet managers should ensure the company’s tyre supplier offers onsite tyre health checks on a regular basis. Grouping vehicles together for tyre health checks mean the tyre supplier can plan which tyres to stock, reducing the headache of vehicle downtime for fleet managers.”

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