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Before Fleeti, After Fleeti: What's Changing for Your Team
The transition from Excel to a structured driver management system brings about five concrete operational changes. This comparison is based on feedback gathered from fleets ranging from 50 to 500 vehicles.
Before Fleeti (Excel and paper)
An Excel file shared among 3 or 4 people, copies of licenses in emails
Tracking permit deadlines based on memory or a colored column
Manual ANTAI designation; risk of exceeding 14 days if the administrator is absent
Manual monthly AEN calculation, sometimes based on approximate mileage data
In the event of a labor inspection, manually search for verification records
The Driver Hub: 4 Automated Workflows from a Single Form
The Fleeti driver profile is more than just a directory. It automatically feeds four operational workflows that are central to the day-to-day operations of a fleet manager or finance department: assigning traffic tickets, calculating benefits in kind, reimbursing mileage allowances, and filing insurance claims. A single change to the profile updates all four workflows.
How Fleeti Adapts to Your Fleet Type
Three fleet profiles account for the vast majority of use cases in France. The approach to driver management varies significantly among them: permanent company vehicles, one-time assignments, or short-term rentals. Fleeti also adapts to more specific contexts such as construction, trucking, the food industry, or last-mile delivery, by tailoring the driver profile to the regulatory requirements specific to each sector.
Key Deadlines to Keep Track Of for Your Drivers
Driver management is not limited to assigning a vehicle. Four regulatory requirements determine a driver’s ability to operate legally and the employer’s liability in the event of a violation.
The standard Class B driver's license does not have an expiration date in France, but its higher categories do: Class C and CE licenses must be renewed every 5 years after age 55, while Class D and EC licenses are subject to medical evaluation (Article L223-1 of the Highway Code). Fleeti tracks each category separately and sends alerts 60 and 30 days before the expiration date.
Occupational Medical Examination
Mandatory for drivers of public transportation, taxis, ambulances, ride-hailing vehicles, and certain categories of heavy vehicles. The frequency varies depending on age and vehicle category, ranging from 1 to 5 years. Failure to undergo the inspection may result in the suspension of the professional driver’s license.
FIMO and FCO (transport)
Mandatory minimum initial training for freight and passenger drivers, followed by mandatory continuing education every 5 years. Tracking by driver, by category, and by training organization.
CACES and Driver Authorizations
For operators of construction machinery, forklifts, aerial work platforms, and cranes. Valid for 5 to 10 years, depending on the category. Issuance and renewal are tracked in the operator’s record with automatic reminders.
Suspensions and Point Deductions
Drivers are required to notify their employer of any license suspension or revocation. Fleeti centralizes these reports and automatically blocks assignments to the affected vehicles until the situation is resolved.
Employer Compliance: What the Law Requires of You
The employer is required to ensure that its employees who drive hold a valid driver’s license for the vehicle they use for work purposes. This obligation stems from Article L4121-1 of the Labor Code, which requires employers to take the necessary measures to ensure the safety and protect the physical and mental health of their employees. It is part of a broader framework established by the Mobility Orientation Law (LOM), which has governed the management of commercial fleets in France since 2019. In the event of a violation, the employer may be held liable, particularly if an accident occurs involving a driver whose license was not valid for the category of vehicle being driven. Fleeti records each verification and maintains a time-stamped audit log, which can be exported in the event of an inspection by labor authorities.
Article L4121-1
The employer is responsible for the safety of its employees. This includes verifying that authorized drivers have a valid license corresponding to the category of the company vehicle being used.
Article L121-6
The employer must identify the driver responsible for a violation issued by the ANTAI within 14 days. Failure to do so may result in a fixed fine of €750 being imposed on the corporation.
CNIL Recommendations
The tracking of company vehicles is regulated by the CNIL: explicit purpose, proportionality of data collection, prior notification of employees, and the right of access. Tracking is not permitted during breaks or outside of working hours.
Employee Information
Before implementation, the employee must be informed in writing about the collection and use of driver data. Fleeti provides templates for information notices that comply with labor law, to be included in the contract or as an addendum.
Official resources for managing drivers in the workplace.
Frequently Asked Questions About Fleet Driver Management
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