Oil field trucking must encourage the adoption of better systems and approach to ensure the safe delivery of the tanker. So how can they?
Invest in better training programs, rethink how scheduling is done, and get with the times. That mean gets automated. With so many tools for running trucking business nowadays, there is no reason why you won’t!
There are so many programs now that can be monitored and can manage the operation. Investing in a good fleet management system will benefit your organization more than just your drivers.
What is so great about many of these is that they are on-line and can connect virtually. They will offer alerts and other valuable information. Some of them include:
- Engine and driving data, let you know hours run, service updates, fuel usage and more;
- Driver behavior, they will let you know the habits of the drivers (or yourself) by recording speeding, swerving, hard braking, and such;
- GPS, real-time updates of your location, the location of your trucks and trailers tracking or real-time fleet trucking;
- They can even assist with pre-trip inspection forms and post trip inspections, by electronically filling out inspection forms and submitting these directly to the fleet manager.
The costs of these are also much more reasonable than you might think. They are practical and can often work with other systems, such as fuel anti-theft and anti-siphoning systems. They help reduce cost, cut down on the paperwork, but most importantly they help make oil field trucking safer.
