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SEARCHA survey by Linxup of over 250 fleets - mostly 20 units or under - found that one-third don’t have a formal safety program in place, even as 51% say their business couldn’t survive a serious
93% of fleet managers admit that their team performs better when safety is a top priority.
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A recent Linxup survey of over 250 fleet managers has uncovered areas for growth in fleet safety practices.
While 90% of fleet managers said they value safety, one-third of respondents reported not having a formal safety program in place. The lack of a safety structure is a cause for concern.
“Our survey shows fleets with safety programs experience fewer accidents, better driver behavior, and notable cost savings — often with less pushback than expected. Seventy-four percent of respondents said driver coaching was easier to launch than they anticipated,” said Joe Marcotte, senior director, product management for Linxup. “A successful safety program requires the right tools, consistent coaching, and top-down buy-in, and Linxup helps turn safety goals into everyday results.”
According to respondents:
49% say driver resistance is a major challenge, with 51% saying driver privacy is a real concern
43% say upfront cost is a concern
55% say driver feedback is crucial, but only 55% of respondents provide regular performance reports to drivers
31% don’t know where to start when it comes to coaching programs
While business owners and fleet managers want to be more proactive with safety, time, and budgets are often limited.
The survey also found that fleets are leveraging telematics data to enhance safety, with respondents most commonly accessing the data in the following ways:
GPS vehicle fleet tracking (64%)
Dash cameras (50%)
AI safety alerts (49%)
Driver coaching tools (44%)
Only 60% of respondents utilize telematics tools for purposes beyond accident prevention, indicating significant underutilization.
Graphic: Linxup
Graphic: Linxup
Graphic: Linxup
Linxup was founded in 2004 and is based in St. Louis, MO. They serve customers in field service, construction, trucking, transportation, and other enterprises that rely on mobile workers and equipment.
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