Fleets are being encouraged to introduce random alcohol and drug screenings by the road safety training provider, the TTC Group.
In a recent survey, the TTC Group found that 47% of grey fleet drivers believed that random alcohol and drug screenings would be the right thing to do.
The poll found that 27% of drivers would welcome random screenings. A further 21% of respondents said that random screenings would make them reconsider alcohol and recreational drugs the night before work.
Despite these figures, when asked, a significant 35% of grey fleet drivers said they would not tell their employer if they received points on their license for speeding, alcohol or drug driving.
TTC Group CEO, David Marsh, said: “It looks like we have finally reached a stage where people are starting to sit up and take notice of alcohol and drug driving. Less than a quarter of employees questioned said they would object to random testing. These encouraging results, however, do seem at odds with the fact that one in three (35%) won’t actually tell their employer if they receive points on their driving licence for an offence.”
While more and more employees are seeing the benefits of random screenings, employers should still work to fulfil their legal obligation to duty of care by proactively deterring irresponsible driving behaviours.
On this, Marsh added: “Businesses have a duty of care to ensure that both grey fleet and company vehicle drivers are fit to perform their work duties safely. This includes educating employees on the dangers of driving under the influence and implementing effective measures to detect and prevent alcohol and drug driving.”
