Motor Fleet Safety and Security Management

Introduction Large Trucks Motor Fleet Industry Transportation of Hazardous Materials Transportation Security Key Elements of This Text References Elements of a Fleet Safety Program Purpose of a Safety Program Main Elements of a Fleet Safety Program Duties of Fleet Safety Directors Elements of a Fleet Accident Prevention Program Study Questions References Accident PreventionReasons for Accident PreventionMain Areas of Fleet AccidentsExpense of Injuries and IllnessesCosts of Vehicle AccidentsConclusionStudy QuestionsReferencesSpecial Considerations of a Small FleetPassenger VansFleet Safety Program ElementsMain Interests for Fleet Owners or ManagersConsiderations in Employee Selection6Philosophy of a Small-Fleet ManagerInitial Training Briefs for New EmployeesComponents of a Driver Safety ProgramVehicle ConditionManagement's Role in a Successful Safety ProgramStudy QuestionsReferencesDriver SelectionPredicting Safe Driver QualitiesSelf-Discipline in Driver SelectionManaging Driver SelectionAbilities of a Good DriverPersonnel FactsDriver Selection ProceduresElements of Preselection Screening Related to DrivingTests to Determine Behind-the-Wheel Attitudes and AbilitiesStudy QuestionsReferences Driver Training and InstructionBenefits of Driver TrainingBenefits of Using a Training RoomSystematic Visual Habits in DrivingProcedures to Follow in Case of an AccidentMethods of Teaching Driver TrainingAdditional Topics to Cover in TrainingFleet Skill TestsStudy QuestionsReferencesDriver SupervisionResponsibilities of Driver SupervisorsDepartment of TransportationFederal Motor Carrier Safety Admin