Keep your fleet safe on the road

Fleet drivers are involved in a greater number of vehicle accidents. The UN assures that all traffic accidents due to mechanical or human failure are preventable.

Heavy goods vehicles accounted for 27% of road accidents in 2021, according to statistics from the Mexican Transport Institute.

The reality is that because fleet drivers cover more miles and spend most of their time driving, they are more exposed to risk than the average road user or driver. To date, this sector continues to face a number of problems, including the atomization of services and the age of the vehicle fleet, which together have a negative impact on the quality and safety of services. It is therefore necessary for companies to take measures to preserve road safety, both for their drivers and their vehicles.

Fleet Security Plan
 

Creating a fleet safety policy is a good start to increasing the safety of your fleet on the road. Here are the essential points to make your security plan work:

1.- Security policy: As part of your policy, consider the following: how will you communicate this policy, who will maintain it, how will you operate it, and how will you make it work?

2 Preventive maintenance plan: A preventive maintenance plan will help you avoid problems before they arise. Logistics tools allow you to obtain reports on routine vehicle maintenance.

3.- Training programs: It is important to keep your drivers informed and aware of the importance of fleet safety through a proper training program.

Reward your drivers: Only taking action on your drivers when something goes wrong creates stress for them. Instead, focus on safety measures such as harsh braking, speeding, incidents per mile, and reward your drivers for good performance.

Adapt to technology: By acquiring tools that provide you with real-time feedback, you make your fleet safety goals more realistic and achievable. Technology must today be considered a fundamental pillar of accident reduction.

Transportation company executives need to be aware that their drivers are their most important asset and keeping them safe is vital.