The use of incentives may be a productive part of a well-rounded and well-executed fleet driver safety program, but it should never be used as a shortcut to deliver results when underlying practices may be incomplete.
Safety and accident management is a top priority for fleet managers, who need to start with the essentials, gain support from executives and drivers, and work to sustain the program.
Accident costs saw a modest increase in 2014 vs. 2013 figures, with the percentage of preventable accidents remaining mostly flat, according to Element Fleet Management, The CEI Group, Corporate Claims Management (CCM), and Fleet Response.
As the resources and staff fleet managers have available declines, outsourcing for a safety program has become more prevalent.
A formal fleet safety program is a crucial foundation for creating a safe fleet.
During the Global Fleet Conference, Andy Sacha, Nestle’s global car fleet solutions manager and winner of the 2013 International Fleet Safety Award, will present a case study on the “Dos and Don’ts in Implementing a Global Fleet Safety Program.”
It is the single biggest responsibility fleet managers have — ensuring drivers, company vehicles, and the general public are safe. The good news: safety and savings aren’t mutually exclusive.
Employee education and managerial support are vital steps toward preventing the dangerous practice of distracted driving.
Responding to a natural or man-made catastrophe could be the defining moment of a fleet manager’s career. The key to successfully weathering a disaster is having a plan.
On-the-job vehicle crashes can be costly to employers, even when they occur off the clock. Protect the company, drivers, and others on the road by developing and enforcing a comprehensive fleet cell phone policy.