In the quickly moving and demanding world of trucking, safety is of the utmost importance. As Safety managers and Owners, you play a vital role in building a culture of safety and compliance within your business. Every month, we will release a short article that will reinforce essential strategies, procedures and best practices that will help ingrain safety into every aspect of your business.
Implementation of Modern Technology
In our ever-changing world, modern technology comes forward every year. We recommend the implementation of modern technology in trucks. In the world of “He said, she said,” it is always best to have some data or footage to back up your claim.
Telematics Systems
One that most of our partners are familiar with and utilize is the use of Telematics systems used to monitor driver behavior, vehicle locale, and performance. This information can be used during driver training and driver reviews to provide re-training if necessary. There are many different services and systems out there. Find one that works best for you and is approved by your insurer.
Dash Cams
One of the more conversational tools of technology is the use of Dash Cams. Dash Cams have many different forms like: Front facing and driver facing. Both are useful in the event of a claim. This will allow the authorities and insurance companies to view the footage and conclude who was at fault or how the accident occurred.
Promoting a Culture of Safety & Security
Safety Managers and Owners who demonstrate an unwavering commitment to safety, we salute you. When management embodies this, it flows throughout the organization creating and Promoting a Culture of Safety and Security. Through talking with our partners, one of the best ways we see this done is through Open Communication and Safety incentives.
Open Communication
If we can encourage open communication with our drivers, safety team, and insurance agent about safety concerns or issues, this will create a place where everyone is comfortable. Long-term issues arise from creating a punitive environment where drivers and the team are fearful of bringing up issues or problems at the prospect of being let go.
Safety Incentives
Have you have been in the industry long enough, you have had a driver’s clock over a million miles, or a driver goes a few years without an incident? These are things that deserve to be rewarded. When drivers are offered safety incentives, it further inclines them to follow protocol and display safe driving behavior while representing your company.
Message From the Author:
My name is Matt Randl, our Trucking Advisor at Pro Insurance Group. We know it is a tough market, on your end, and ours. Keep an eye out for another blog next month. Also, watch the video below to get a better idea of who we are, what we do, and how we can help.