Some Common Myths
⇒ All road observations are negative
⇒ A driver who receives a negative observation is automatically assumed to be guilty.
⇒ Drivers who receive negative road observations are automatically disciplined and terminated.
⇒ People who call 1-800 numbers just do not like truck drivers.
Goals of this Program
⇒ Influence drivers’ behavior on the roadways.Provide the fleet manager with feedback as to how the drivers conduct themselves on the road.
⇒ Provide valuable information on trends and on the effectiveness of vehicle operator’s safety practices.
⇒ Openly express your company’s concern to the public.
⇒ Save costs to your company by helping to prevent accidents or incidents. The Department of Transportation reports the average cost of a collision involving a tractor/trailer is about $17,000, costing the commercial carrier more than a billion dollars annually.
Collision Expenses
| Expenses of Auto Accident |
Cost in $USD
|
| Collision Repair |
$4000
|
| Replacement Training |
$700
|
| Time Lost |
$1800
|
| Replacement Labor |
$3700
|
| Workmen’s Compensation |
$2900
|
| Third Party Property Damage |
$3500
|
| Third Party Bodily Injury |
$2900
|
| TOTAL: |
$19500
|
Types Of Calls
| Type of Call |
Frequency
|
| Unsafe Lane Change |
38%
|
| Speeding |
18%
|
| Compliments |
16%
|
| Tailgating |
15%
|
| Failure to Yield |
5%
|
| Distracted Driving |
5%
|
| Parking |
2%
|
| Failure to stop |
1%
|