BASIC ELEMENTS OF AUTO SAFETY PROGRAM

An effective fleet loss control program can help you control your insurance costs.   Reduced accidents and injuries can result in increased performance and profits.  Fleet loss control is good business.  Common elements in all fleet loss control programs are:

§        Management direction and involvement

§         Driver selection procedures

§         Driver training

§         Driver supervision

§         Vehicle inspection and maintenance

§         Accident investigation to determine cause and implementation of corrective measures to reduce reoccurrence.

In a small fleet a low key approach is more effective than the highly structured comprehensive program used in larger fleets.