Establishing safety and risk management policies and programs for the vehicles in your fleet is another way to protect your company’s financial investments.
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USING YOUR FLEET MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (TELEMATICS) TO ASSESS DRIVER BEHAVIOUR AND IMPROVE RESULTS
Beyond knowing exactly where your vehicle is at any point in time and being able to immobilize a vehicle when situation so demand, fleet management system or telematics produces some results that could fundamentally aid the effectiveness of driver behaviour’s assessment and performance improvement. Behaviours such as excessive idling, aggressive acceleration, harsh braking, sudden deceleration, over speeding and fast cornering […]
Continue reading »UNIVERSAL BEST PRACTICES FOR IMPROVING SAFETY AND FLEET EFFICIENCY
In terms of best practices, there are several things every Fleet Manager should consider implementing, regardless of the immediate challenge they may be facing. From excessive idling, to speeding or preventive maintenance and fuel consumption, there are five universal practices and procedures that can help every fleet improve safety while also increasing efficiency and lowering costs.
Continue reading »RISK MANAGEMENT AND SAFETY PROCEDURES IN FLEET OPERATIONS
INTRODUCTION Maintaining a safe and risk-free fleet operation is crucial to operating a successful business. Whether a truck fleet is small or large, minimizing driver risk and accident rates saves time, money, and even lives. Fleet operators should consider carefully the overall picture – not just insurance costs – when reviewing their financial ledgers. A devastating truck crash for instance […]
Continue reading »HOW TO CREATE AN IN-HOUSE FLEET SAFETY PROGRAM. PART TWO
CLICK TO READ: HOW TO CREATE AN IN-HOUSE FLEET SAFETY PROGRAM. PART ONE Communication: Communication related to the program, as well as the safety policy is also crucial — it can make the difference between a successful initiative and one that languishes. Drivers, as has been previously noted, know how to drive. But, when distracted by the pressures of doing […]
Continue reading »HOW TO CREATE AN IN-HOUSE FLEET SAFETY PROGRAM. PART ONE
There are certain responsibilities that make up a fleet manager’s mission: choosing the right vehicles for the job, equipping them properly, building and enforcing a formal fleet policy, and ensuring a fleet’s vehicles are properly maintained and dependable. But, none of these is more important than safety — providing an environment where safe driving is paramount, along with a policy […]
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