What are the risks of operating grey fleet vehicles?

Risks of operating grey fleet vehicles

Compliance and liability issues

Ensuring employees vehicles are kept roadworthy and meet all legal requirements can be challenging. If the vehicle is not compliant the business could face legal liabilities.

Insurance complications

Employees must have adequate business insurance to cover their vehicle. If they do not and they have an accident this can incur costs for the business.

Health and safety concerns

Businesses have a duty of care to ensure the safety of their employees while they are driving for work purposes. If the vehicle is not properly maintained it could pose health and safety risks.

Inconsistent vehicle standards

With a grey fleet, there is a lack of control over the standard of vehicles being used. This can lead to inconsistencies in fuel efficiency and general reliability.

Environmental impact

Employee’s personal vehicles may not be as fuel efficient or environmentally friendly as a company owned fleet. This potentially may increase the businesses carbon footprint.