Fleet Safety Management and Assessment
Although safety is one of the primary needs of any organization, it can rapidly take a backseat to more pressing issues of running a business. Quite often it isn’t until a catastrophe occurs that our focus returns to emphasizing safety. Unfortunately, by that time, someone has been hurt and you could have a major lawsuit on your hands. Safety is not a drain on profitability. In the long run, it will save much more than it costs. Accidents represent one of the most obvious forms of waste both in terms of lost workdays and productivity but more importantly loss from injuries, fatalities and liability exposure. Many regulatory mandates carry substantial civil and criminal penalties.
The Department of Transportation has been charged by congress with ensuring that our highways are safe. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR) and the Hazardous Materials Regulations are designed to minimize the probability of accidents and DOT is aggressively enforcing them.
If a company cannot operate on our highways safely, they can be denied the privilege to use them. DOT’s database publicizes a motor carriers safety rating and evaluation scores to the public, customers, insurance carriers, financial institutions, and lawyers. You can see why safety is a priority for so many organizations—it not only saves lives, it saves you money and brings new business opportunities.
It is essential that good performance be recorded. Let us help you improve your transportation division and overall organization. Contact us for a no-hassle discussion today.