Fleet Safety Programs
Fleet safety is a management responsibility, and management must see that a program is developed, implemented, and effectively directed. This Technical Topic briefly discusses some of those key elements that encompass a comprehensive fleet safety program.

Drivers Selection
Because people do have such different driving habits and abilities, employers are challenged with the very difficult and important task of selecting good drivers. Effective fleet management begins with good drivers. The quality of job performance affects the success of the entire fleet operation and directly influences fleet safety performance. Every effort must be made to select the most
qualified person for the job. The suggestions outlined in this Risk Topic are directed towards selecting drivers.

Commercial Drivers License
The purpose of the Commercial Drivers License is to help reduce or prevent truck and bus accidents, injuries, and fatalities by requiring drivers to have a single commercial motor vehicle driver's license and by disqualifying drivers who operate a commercial motor vehicle in an unsafe manner.

Motor Vehicle Record Criteria
To assist your organization in establishing some basic MVR criteria, the following Risk Topic is an example of what some companies have used to categorize their violations

D.O.T. Qualification of Drivers
The information contained in this Risk Topic is directed primarily to the motor carrier that is regulated by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations. However, these guidelines are applicable for use for non-regulated fleet operations, as well.

D.O.T. Drug and Alcohol Testing Requirements
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) issued the final rules on February 15, 1994, on mandatory alcohol testing of commercial vehicle drivers. This new regulation was designed to help prevent accidents and resultant fatalities, injuries, and property damage, caused by the misuse of alcohol or the use of controlled substances by drivers of commercial vehicles.

Roadside Emergencies
A proficient driver will be prepared for a roadside emergency. Ideally, this preparation includes a preventive maintenance schedule for your vehicle, a first aid course, a roadside emergency kit, and an action plan.

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