Employers looking to cut costs by reducing the number of overnight stays their drivers are allowed could be prosecuted if their employees are involved in an accident, it has been stated.
Drivers themselves could also be adding to the risk of increased fatigue when behind the wheel because of the economic pressure to safeguard their job, according to Aviva.
Commercial motor technical manager at Norwich Union Mike Smith said individuals may also volunteer to drive further or take on extra tasks because of the need to stay in their job.
Mr Smith stated: "It is important for an employer or fleet manager to carefully consider whether a journey is business-critical and where possible make use of telephone or video conferencing."
Journeys should also be carefully planned and breaks should be included in this.
Half of business managers do not realise that a road safety policy has to be in place, a recent survey by Fleet Directory showed.
Drivers themselves could also be adding to the risk of increased fatigue when behind the wheel because of the economic pressure to safeguard their job, according to Aviva.
Commercial motor technical manager at Norwich Union Mike Smith said individuals may also volunteer to drive further or take on extra tasks because of the need to stay in their job.
Mr Smith stated: "It is important for an employer or fleet manager to carefully consider whether a journey is business-critical and where possible make use of telephone or video conferencing."
Journeys should also be carefully planned and breaks should be included in this.
Half of business managers do not realise that a road safety policy has to be in place, a recent survey by Fleet Directory showed.
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