One of the main problems for many of our clients and the reason they turn to vehicle tracking is the Working Time Directive. This legislation has repercussions for fleet managers and means an employer is responsible for monitoring staff in order to ensure each individual complies with the law. This means a cap of 48 working hours in a week, at least 11 hours rest in 24 hours, a break if working 6 hours or more and at least one day off a week.

Veetrack knows most employers care about the needs of employees and already aim to work within these limits, but it can be very easy to slip outside these guidelines. If a mobile worker decides to go outside these parameters to finish a job it is very tempting and cost effective to call that overtime and simply pay accordingly, but this is against the law unless your employees have signed a voluntary exemptionagreement.

But how do you track and monitor the working hours of many mobile employees?

This challenge can be quickly and easily solved by using mobile tracking solutions. Not only are your employees effortlessly and instantly tracked in real time but you can set alerts when your drivers need breaks or are coming close to their working hour limit. Additionally, you will be provided with extensive information on every vehicle within your fleet, such as stoppage times and on-site reports. These functions enable the controller to know precisely how many hours each employee works, how long their breaks last and how long they spend working on each job.

This simple solution to a complex issue takes the strain away from vehicle management and ensures you easily remain within the law as you increase the productivity of your business.

If you want to read more about the Working Time Directive and how vehicle tracking solutions can help we will be happy to answer any queries by e-mail (info@veetrack.co.uk) or over the phone (0131 524 5905). To find out exactly how the Working Time Directive affects your business please visit the Department of Transport website:
http://www.dft.gov.uk/pgr/freight/road/workingtime/rdtransportworkingtimeguidance.