Whether your drivers think they’re safe or not, fleet managers can help build a realistic view of their behaviors and manage risk with these tips.
Drivers are scored on certain behaviors including phone distractions, speeding, harsh acceleration, hard braking, and more.
The two key pillars to fleet safety are spec’ing the asset to ensure a vehicle is safe and managing driver behavior. Both are effective safety strategies, but there are limitations and constraints to an asset-focused fleet safety program.
The document provides fleet drivers with a method to effectively report details related to an automobile accident, which can help prevent issues regarding liability.
Slow retail sales have prompted not only closure of assembly plants, but also component factories, which is delaying parts deliveries. OEMs are also hiking parts prices, with some experiencing double-digit percentage increases.
On average, 20 percent of fleet vehicles are involved in accidents each year. Although this percentage has remained steady from 2005-2007, the cost of repairing these vehicles is rising.
The average fleet claim severity for 2006 was $1,869.87, an increase of $48.81 over 2004. Also experiencing a slight increase in 2006 was the percent of accidents deemed preventable.
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