Although much thought is given to the care and maintenance of the mechanical equipment used in the beverage industry, far less attention is devoted to proper care of a distributor’s most important asset: the drivers who deliver finished products to the customers.
Ergonomic considerations — including the design and spec’ing of trucks, delivery processes, screening, training and review — all can reduce injury and disability among drivers. Devoting attention to driver health can help maintain productivity levels, reduce workers’ compensation claim costs and improve profitability.