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

The most common causes of downtime are related to either mechanical problems, such as engine or transmission problems, or accidents. In other words, specific events. Mechanical breakdowns are far less common today than they were 20 years ago, but, unfortunately, still occur and result in downtime. Accidents create an entirely different set of costs, which can possibly be far greater than just the repairs to the vehicle.

The Cost of Downtime: Keeping Drivers On the Road
Whether it’s a mechanical problem or an accident, a fleet will inevitably incur downtime. Even when using strong management programs, there is a cost when drivers aren’t driving.

A committment to driver safety can deliver ROI when matched with driver safety technology.

Are Drivers Putting Safety First?
From management leadership down the ladder to each driver, the importance of driving safety must be a mission-critical part of an organization’s DNA.

The dummy’s position in relation to the door frame, steering wheel, and instrument panel after the new small overlap frontal test indicates that the driver’s survival space was maintained reasonably well, according to the IIHS.

IIHS Takes Top Safety Picks to a Higher Level
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS) has raised the bar on frontal crash protection with a fifth safety test. Vehicles that perform well in all five categories can now earn a higher level of recognition: Top Safety Pick+.

Raising the Bar for Fleet Safety Even Higher in 2013
While the first-ever Fleet Safety Conference in 2012 set the bar pretty high with an impressive turnout and packed sessions, this year’s event promises to provide even more value for safety and fleet professionals.

Gathered around an SLS AMG (left) and CL63 AMG, fleet professionals give a thumbs up after completing a one-day AMG Driving Academy at the Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, Calif.

Fleet Managers Prove Their Mettle at Mercedes' AMG Driving Academy
Participating in an intense one-day program were 25 fleet professionals, who learned about performance driving dynamics and how to safely react during emergency traffic situations, such as wet cornering and sudden lane changes.

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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

Videos

DriveCam Waste Management Case Study
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IIHS Evaluates Mid-Size Cars in New Crash Test
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How Forward Collision Avoidance Technology Works
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IIHS Crash Tests a 1959 Bel Air With a 2009 Malibu
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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.