Some of the key ways to improve fleet drivers performance.

1. Ways to Improve Fleet Drivers Performance

2. • A school bus driver is an important asset for a school.
• Some of the practices they follow can cost the school a huge amount.
• This can help in cutting down costs, in terms of labour, fuel and
maintenance.
• It can also help in ensuring school bus safety.
• Try these tips to improve your school bus drivers’ performance:

3. Tips to improve your school bus drivers’ performance:
a. Motivate
b. Give feedback
c. Track their performance
d. Reward them
e. Seminars

4. a. Motivate
 Being appreciated can boost anyone’s confidence.
 Also, it will encourage them to strive harder.
 Appreciate the school bus drivers for their good performances, in terms
of driving style, safety measures they take etc.
 Also, criticize in a positive tone whenever required.

5. b. Give feedback
 You can provide feedback to the drivers about their performances.
 You can engage all drivers while providing feedback and compare their
performances in a positive manner.
 This can instill healthy competition among the drivers.
 Also, lend an ear to what they have to say.
 Listen and take necessary actions if they complain about student behavior
problems or any other issues.

6. c. Track their performance
 Use School Bus Tracker software to track the performance of school bus
drivers.
 You will get all information about their performance, good or bad, using
the software.
 When the drivers are aware that they are being watched, they are less
likely to be careless.

7. d. Reward them
o Acknowledge the school bus drivers for their good performance.
o It includes taking safety measures, reducing fuel consumption etc.
o You can use School Bus Tracker software to track the performance of the
drivers.
o Reports on fuel consumption, distance travelled, unscheduled stops etc.
can be generated using the software.
o Also, provide them with free lunch on days when they have to stay in
schools on days of school trips or the sort.

8. e. Seminars
 Hold seminars or classes occasionally for the school bus drivers to let
them know how a good gesture from their side can be beneficiary.
 Talk to them about how that can alter their performance to improve
fuel efficiency and lessen maintenance costs.
 Inform them about the policy changes happening in the school,

9.  School bus driving is one of those jobs where their efforts are not
recognized.
 Rewarding the school bus drivers occasionally with few bonuses or
incentives is going to improve their performance.
 You will get a safe driver rather than huge bills of damages and fatalities
due to careless driving.

10. Resources
http://www.trackschoolbus.com/blog/ways-to-improve-fleet-driver-performance/