Back to Basics Fleet Safety Strategies

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Back to Basics Fleet Safety Strategies

• Carl Heinlein, CSP, ARM
• American Contractors Insurance Group

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Sometimes Things Arent This Obvious
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ACIG Fleet Safety Task Force Goals and Objectives

• World-Class Fleet Safety Program
• Reduction In Auto Liability Losses
• Develop Better Fleet Safety Resources
• Benchmark With The Trucking Industry
• Develop Best Practices
• Education/Training
• Evaluation Criteria
• Continue Overall Improvement
• Communication

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So, What Business Are You In?

• Well, Im a contractor Im in the construction
  business!
• But, you are also in another business.
• The Trucking Business.

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Doesnt look so bad..does it?
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Driver hits guard rail and flips end over end
over that culvert
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Guess again!
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How to Manage a Killer

• Traffic accidents 1 cause of workplace death.
• 3,500 4,000 workers die each year.
• 200,000 are disabled.
• And, they also kill companies.

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ACIG Auto Liability Claims

• By far rear-end accidents, going too fast for
  conditions, mostly during peak traffic times.
• Rear-end accidents
• Intersection accidents - failing to yield ROW
• Improper lane changing - our slower moving large
  vehicles have blind spots and small cars are
  difficult to see.
• Backing accidents
• Miscellaneous - Striking fixed objects,
  material/equipment coming loose and striking
  other vehicles, unloading/loading, etc.

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What are the Issues?

• Bad driving habits that are illegal, but socially
  acceptable.
• Speeding
• Illegal lane changes
• Running red lights
• Not wearing safety belts
• Are these victimless crimes?
• How many of you would admit to other illegal
  acts?
• Legal consequences are usually not severe.

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What are the Issues?

• Employee misconduct and potential for serious
  injury or damage to vehicles
• Seat belt usage
• Speeding and reckless driving
• Driving while under the influence
• Vehicle use by non-employees
• Vehicle inspections and maintenance

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What are the Issues?

• Commuting times and distances
• Average time in vehicles
• Average distance in vehicles
• Fatigue
• Road rage
• Road construction

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Does age matter?
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What are the Issues?

• Who is driving
• Young inexperienced
• Elderly poor reaction time
• Immigration language barrier
• Women vs. Men

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Communication
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What are the Issues?

• Construction vehicles vs. passenger vehicles
• Size, weight and type
• Acceleration 0 60 mph
• Deceleration 60 0 mph
• Maneuverability
• Visibility

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Vehicle Accidents A Matter of Probabilities
What are the Issues?
1 Fatality
30 Vehicle Accidents
300 Tickets Issued
3,000 Near-Misses
30,000 Unsafe Driving Actions
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Fleet Safety Program Elements

• Management support
• Written fleet safety procedure
• Fleet safety administrator
• Driver selection process
• Training and education
• Accident/incident reporting
• Vehicle maintenance program
• Equipment control
• Program review/audits
• Driver monitoring
• Enforcement

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Management Support

• Financial
• Visible
• Participation
• Ongoing
• Lead by example

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Written Fleet Safety Procedure

• Serves as the corporate directive.
• Establishes the importance of a safe fleet
  operation.
• Outlines the areas of responsibility for the
  program.

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Driver Selection Process

• Determining Driver Status and Violation History
  (MVRs)
• At time of hire
• Annually
• Monthly
• Ongoing (SAMBA)
• Background Checks
• Prior Experience Review
• License Endorsements
• Minimum Driving Age Requirements

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Driver Training and Education

• Initially upon hiring
• Formal systems such as Smith System
• Ride along with experienced drivers
• Simulators
• Ongoing
• Route familiarization
• Route planning
• Bi-annual refresher classes
• After an at-fault accident

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Accident/Incident Reporting

• Establish Review Committee
• Fleet policy outlines criteria for reporting
  accidents
• Corrective action policy

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Vehicle Maintenance Program

• Maintenance and inspections
• Housekeeping
• Documentation
• Qualified mechanics (ASE)

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Equipment Control

• Who has our vehicle?
• No Drive List
• Company Drivers License

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Example of a load that is not properly
distributed.
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Load/Cargo Securement

• CFR 49 Subpart I Protection Against Shifting
  or Fall Cargo (Load Securement)

- This regulation applies to trucks, truck
tractors, trailers, and pole trailers. Cargo
must be prevented from leaking, spilling, blowing
or falling from the truck and trailer during
transit. Cargo must be contained and secured to
prevent shifting that would affect the vehicles
stability or maneuverability
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Program Review/Audits

• Annual review by fleet safety administrator.
• Annual/Bi-annual review by third party.
• Review the Federal Motor Carriers Safety
  Administration (FMCSA).
• Website www.safersys.org

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Driver Monitoring
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Can Too Much Technology Be a Problem?
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Is Technology Working for Us or Against Us?

• Driver distractions
• Cell phones
• Navigation systems
• DVD players
• Driver improvements
• GPS systems
• Black boxes
• Improved safety features

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So What Do We Do Next To Keep Improving?
 
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Resources

• SAMBA Fleet Watch 888-947-2622
• Safety First 201-267-8900
• Smith System 800-777-7645
• Care, Inc Bill Durham 281-648-9462
• Ludder Consulting 417-206-3348
• Fleet Hawk 866-644-HAWK
• FHWA www.safersys.org
• ANSI Z15-2006
• National Safety Council www.nsc.org
• Virtual Drive www.driverinteractive.com
• ACIG Fleet Blog https//blogs.acig.com/fleetsafety
  

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OPPORTUNITYISNOWHERE
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Thank You