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Driver Shift Coverage Calculator

Determine how many drivers you need to cover a 7-day, 2-shift operation including leave +

Formula: base_drivers_required = vehicles_in_service * shifts_per_day * operating_days_per_week / 5; buffer_drivers = ceil(vehicles_in_service * shifts_per_day * operating_days_per_week / 5 * (annual_leave_days + sick_days_per_driver) / 250); total_driver_pool = ceil(vehicles_in_service * shifts_per_day * operating_days_per_week / 5 + vehicles_in_service * shifts_per_day * operating_days_per_week / 5 * (annual_leave_days + sick_days_per_driver) / 250)

Determine how many drivers you need to cover a 7-day, 2-shift operation including leave + sickness buffer.

Inputs

Results

Base Drivers Required
84 drivers
Buffer for Leave + Sick
13 drivers
Total Driver Pool Required
97 drivers

Warnings & checks

  • Show warning when configured threshold is crossed

Recommended next actions

  • Review the result against your operational targets

Use for estimation. Verify safety-critical calculations with qualified review.

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