Construction Fleet Safety & Accident Management

Targeted news and advice on the Safety and Risk-related issues critical to fleet management. Extensive coverage of safety news, product reviews, cost calculators, accident management, driver training and comprehensive archives.

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Product Highlights: Safety
Highlighted are products for the work truck industry. This issues focus: Safety.

Risk Management: Best Practices of a Safe Fleet Operation
Is your fleet safe? Minimize driver risk and lower accident rates through a safety and risk management program. Whether outsourced or run in-house, a comprehensive program is critical.

P&H Deploys New-Generation Crane Technology
A partnership between P&H Mining Equipment, Stellar Industries, and Equipment Upfitters allows P&H crane operators to safely lift and move heavy equipment without fear of overload.

Top 10 Most Viewed Stories in 2009
Top viewed stories included "What Fleet Managers Should Know About Diesel Particulate Filters," "Aftermarket Crew Cab Conversions Offered for Several Medium-Duty Trucks," and "Materials of Trade - Are You Sure You Know the Limits?"

How to Maximize Lift Safety
Safety is a major consideration when lifting and working under an object weighing several tons. Resources are available to shop managers on lift inspection, proper operation, lifting procedures, and mechanic training.

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Products

BOLT Series of Locks
The new BOLT (Breakthrough One-key Lock Technology) Series of locks incorporate a patented, automotive-style cylinder that enables users to insert their car or truck key, turn once, and program the lock to that key. View more info

YakTrax
The outer band conforms to the length and width of nearly any types of shoes and boots to serve as "snow tires" on your feet. View more info

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Research and Best Practices

The ABCs of Driver Safety Training

Using the Best Practices we’ve outlined in previous White Papers, you have been empowered by knowing which drivers in your commercial fleet are most likely to have your next at-fault crash. The question now is, “What do you do about it?” This third and final paper in the series is designed to help you better understand the options that are available to you as a means of preventing at-fault crashes from happening.

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Managing Fleet Safety, Accident Avoidance and Driver Training
Learn how to reduce accident rates and liability exposure, as well as implement driver training programs and utilize the latest in vehicle safety innovations. Presented by DriverCare, Volvo and Driver’s Alert.

LINKS

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www.ntsb.gov
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DO YOU KNOW HOW MUCH REVENUE IT TAKES TO OFFSET FLEET ACCIDENT COSTS?
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