Why do I need a Driving for Work Policy?
It’s a legal requirement
The law says all companies must have policies and procedures in place to minimise risk – and that includes the recognised risks around driving for work.
It’s the right thing to do
There are almost 40,000 injuries each year on Britain’s roads that involve someone driving for work. We all want our staff and other road users to get home safe and well at the end of each day.
It’s good business sense
Poorly managed drivers are more likely to crash and put additional strain on their vehicles which increases admin time, insurance costs, maintenance and fuel use.
What should be included in a driving for work policy?
A good policy needs to include key sections in a concise and easy-to-understand format.
Policy Statement
Driver Management
Vehicle Management
Journey Management
Grey Fleet Drivers
The Driving for Better Business Policy Builder gives you access to a professionally written and comprehensive driving for work policy template that ensures you cover all the required elements. It will help you meet the required legal and compliance standards, whether you’re creating a new policy from scratch, or simply wanting to check an existing policy, using our Driving for Work Policy template.
How do I keep my driving for work policy up to date?
Sign up for updates on the driving for work policy builder.
We’ll keep you informed when there are any important changes to legislation, official guidance or the Highway Code.
We’ll also send you an annual reminder to review your policy with changes or updates since you last reviewed it, so that you remain legally compliant.
Try our Driving for Work Policy Builder and Policy Checker
Once you’ve created your profile, you’ll be able to: