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:
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Training (an example of training elements for Owner-Drivers is appended) |
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Constant review of training and training requirements. |
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Accredited training courses and service providers. |
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Mindset change of the owner-driver. |
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Mindset change of management. |
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Contract payment cycles payment made within 14 days of date of invoice |
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Uniformity of Cross Border charges |
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Identification of the elements of benchmarking |
Statistics Act, 1999
