{"id":4288,"date":"2019-02-20T09:00:22","date_gmt":"2019-02-20T14:00:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.readingbody.com\/?p=4288"},"modified":"2021-09-20T08:09:04","modified_gmt":"2021-09-20T12:09:04","slug":"improving-fleet-safety","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/readingtruck-develop.go-vip.net\/rt\/improving-fleet-safety\/","title":{"rendered":"Improving Fleet Safety"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The safety of vehicles and drivers is a primary concern for business owners and fleet managers. A focus on improving fleet safety not only reduces the risk of accidents and injuries to your vehicle operators, but it also contributes to their increased efficiency and productivity while they&#8217;re on the road. What&#8217;s more, taking appropriate safety precautions will help you comply with today&#8217;s stringent regulatory requirements and reduce your liability exposure, which will also enhance your company&#8217;s reputation within your industry.<\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;ve compiled the following list of truck fleet safety tips to help you achieve your organization&#8217;s safety objectives:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Establish a safety policy:&nbsp;<\/strong>Your company should have a written safety policy that outlines the standards and guidelines that all drivers must follow, along with the consequences for violating them. Have your drivers sign a release acknowledging their receipt and understanding of the policy.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Implement fleet management safety training:&nbsp;<\/strong>You should also conduct regular training to reinforce your policy and ensure that safety remains a top priority for your drivers. Your training program should entail a combination of classroom, online and on-the-road instruction.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.readingbody.com\/maximizing-your-service-truck\/\">Perform timely vehicle maintenance<\/a>:&nbsp;<\/strong>Shoddy fleet maintenance contributes to far too many truck accidents. Regularly review your preventive maintenance processes and keep all vehicles on a strict service schedule \u2014 with no deviations.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.readingbody.com\/10-signs-its-time-to-upgrade-your-service-body\/\">Replace older vehicles when necessary<\/a>:<\/strong>&nbsp;Even a well-maintained truck won&#8217;t last forever. Don&#8217;t put off replacing outdated trucks that pose a hazard for your operators as well as other drivers on the road.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Utilize technology to monitor drivers:&nbsp;<\/strong>Use advanced GPS technology systems that allow you to stay &#8220;connected&#8221; to your drivers and track items such as speed, idling time, vehicle location and potentially risky driving behaviors.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Offer incentives for safe driving:<\/strong>&nbsp;Motivate your vehicle operators by offering awards for safe driving. For example, you can pay a bonus or provide extra vacation time to drivers who remain accident-free and moving violation-free for a specified timeframe.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Provide on-the-road &#8220;coaching&#8221;:&nbsp;<\/strong>Have a fleet manager or supervisor ride with drivers periodically to assess their driving habits and provide helpful safety tips.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Use communication tools to promote a safety-first mindset:&nbsp;<\/strong>Keep safety at the forefront by using communication such as emails and company newsletters to deliver ongoing tips and advice.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Take corrective action when required<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong>&nbsp;Use a point system to rate drivers based on their safety results. If you identify any high-risk drivers, implement appropriate training measures to correct the behavior. As a last resort, you may need to terminate drivers who don&#8217;t show signs of improvement.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Make safety-conscious decisions when upgrading your fleet:<\/strong>&nbsp;When it&#8217;s time to replace an aging vehicle, choose a model equipped with the latest safety features.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Contact Reading Truck Body for More Tips on Improving Fleet Safety<\/h2>\n<p>With more than 60 years of trucking equipment expertise, Reading Truck Body understands what it takes to stay safe while on the road. We can also manufacture <a href=\"https:\/\/www.readingbody.com\/products\/custom-trucks\/\">custom truck bodies<\/a> that will contribute to a more reliable truck fleet for your company.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.readingbody.com\/contact-us\/\">Contact us<\/a>&nbsp;to learn more today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The safety of vehicles and drivers is a primary concern for business owners and fleet managers. A focus on improving fleet safety not only reduces the risk of accidents and injuries to your vehicle operators, but it also contributes to their increased efficiency and productivity while they&#8217;re on the road. 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