{"id":13144,"date":"2022-02-06T12:42:43","date_gmt":"2022-02-06T11:42:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/advancedfleetmanagementconsulting.com\/eng\/?p=13144"},"modified":"2022-02-06T12:46:50","modified_gmt":"2022-02-06T11:46:50","slug":"fleet-34","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/advancedfleetmanagementconsulting.com\/eng\/2022\/02\/06\/fleet-34\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Policies Every Fleet Safety Program Should Have"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The top four safety policies that every fleet should have cover journey management, distracted driving, seat belts, and drugs and\u00a0alcohol.<\/b><\/p>\n

Rules, policies, and procedures are not \u201csafety.\u201d Safety and accident prevention come down to human behaviors. After all, rules won\u2019t always stop your drivers from making unsafe choices.<\/p>\n

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Having said that, it\u2019s important for a company that puts non-CDL or light-duty vehicle drivers on the road to have an explicit fleet safety policy. A fleet safety policy and related fleet safety programs will protect you from litigation and set the standard in place for your employees.<\/p>\n

A fleet safety policy consists of rules and guidelines directly related to driving a company vehicle.<\/p>\n

Why is a\u00a0Fleet Safety Policy Important?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Your drivers put your company at risk.<\/p>\n

The fact is, driving is the most dangerous thing your employees do. They likely don\u2019t see themselves as drivers. They see themselves as plumbers, electricians, pest control specialists, or sales reps. That\u2019s not the full picture, though.<\/p>\n

Your employees must drive in order to complete their job, and in doing so, they face tremendous risk.<\/p>\n

This means you face risk as well. When your drivers have collisions, you must deal with the aftermath. A fleet collision means:<\/p>\n