The Owner-Driver Scheme can work to the benefit of both company and owner-driver, if the following issues are identified and addressed, with the aim of achieving better productivity and the inclusion of back-up arrangements:
• | Training (an example of training elements for Owner-Drivers is appended) |
o | Constant review of training and training requirements. |
o | Accredited training courses and service providers. |
o | Mindset change of the owner-driver. |
o | Mindset change of management. |
• | Contract payment cycles payment made within 14 days of date of invoice |
• | Uniformity of Cross Border charges |
• | Identification of the elements of benchmarking |