Safety Accident Management

Many accidents can be avoided if your fleet operators are equipped with critical driver safety tactics. The following articles on best practices, risk management product information and case studies are valuable resources to help you refine your own safety program.

Useful Articles

How You Can Minimize Distracted Driver Liabiity Exposure
Implementing and enforcing clear policies, as well as using common sense, are some ways to minimize driver distraction.

Accident Management Cost Trends in 2009
Many fleets in 2009 chose to forego cosmetic repairs, increase use of aftermarket parts, and focus on proactive accident management to control costs.

Economic Downturn Influences Fleet Accident Management
Economic uncertainty, fewer cosmetic repairs, and a decline in rental costs are some factors that influenced 2009 accident management costs.

Toyota Responds to Fleet Safety Concerns About Unintended Vehicle Acceleration
Cumulatively, 78,000 Toyota models in fleet service are affected by the two voluntary safety recalls. Toyota is working to ensure fleet customers are advised of the facts regarding these recalls and remedies it has implemented.

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Products

Mobile Camera System
ELGIN, IL - The multi-camera system, which includes both mirror and rear-view camera kits, provides sweeper operators with expanded visibility to the main and side brooms - as well as to the rear of the sweeper - for improved performance. View more info

Reda Lock Guard
CHICAGO - Invented by a tradesman who was tired of constantly being locked out of his work van, the Universal Reda Lock Guard is made to fit all round "hockey puck" locks on the market. View more info

Saddle Box Model 127
CRYSTAL LAKE, IL - WEATHER GUARD Products flagship saddle box, Model 127, got a recent upgrade. EXTREME PROTECTION, exclusive to WEATHER GUARD, is a tamper-resistant locking system that discourages theft and protects against break-ins, whether at the work site or overnight. View more info

BOLT Series of Locks
The new BOLT (Breakthrough One-key Lock Technology) Series of locks incorporate a patented, automotive-style cylinder that enables users to insert their car or truck key, turn once, and program the lock to that key. View more info

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Research and Best Practices

Why Advanced Performance, Driver Safety Training?

A recent survey of graduates showed crash reduction rates up to 50% or more. Understand the significant financial benefits obtained by incorporating advanced performance, driver training.

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LINKS

www.nhtsa.dot.gov
www.ntsb.gov
safety.fhwa.dot.gov

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Accident Costs Calculator

DO YOU KNOW HOW MUCH REVENUE IT TAKES TO OFFSET FLEET ACCIDENT COSTS?
Use this calculator to see how much extra sales revenue your company needs to generate to make up for the profits lost as a result of fleet accidents.