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Follow these five tips for dealing with high-risk fleet drivers. Photo courtesy of Allstate.<\/p>\n

How to Deal with High-Risk Drivers<\/h1>\n

The annual accident rate for commercial fleets is around 20% and the average cost of a fleet accident is $70,000 \u2014 almost double the cost of the typical workplace injury.\u00a0Fleet managers should know that a small group of people \u2014 specifically, high-risk drivers \u2014 cause the bulk of their collisions.<\/p>\n

So it stands to reason that changing the negative driving behaviors of high-risk fleet drivers is a smart way to reduce accidents while keeping your drivers safer.<\/p>\n

Advanced Driving Training Services, Inc.\u00a0recommends that fleet owners and managers take the following steps:<\/p>\n

Identify High-Risk Drivers<\/h2>\n

Fleet managers should check motor vehicle records and accidents histories of every driver in the fleet. This allows you to find a group of drivers who have a high number of moving violations and have been involved in numerous crashes.<\/p>\n

Classify the Group<\/h2>\n

Next, classify the high-risk group into sub-groups. Level 1 would include drivers who have one\u00a0to two\u00a0infractions; level 2 would include drivers with three to four\u00a0infractions; level 3 would include all drivers with more than four\u00a0infractions.<\/p>\n

Provide Training<\/h2>\n

The next step involves training all high-risk drivers in the appropriate manner. ADTS recommends that level 1 drivers receive online training in the specific area in which the driver has had problems. It might be speeding, following distance, or backing accidents, for example.<\/p>\n

Level 2 drivers require a full day of driver skill enhancement, according to ADTS. This would ideally include classroom and behind-the-wheel training with a focus on responsibility, scanning techniques, crash prevention and skill building exercises.<\/p>\n

Finally, level 3 drivers should receive one-to-one training during a normal business day, so that the driver remains on the road and productive. The goal is to create a positive atmosphere that emphasizes your company\u2019s commitment to, and concern for, safety.<\/p>\n

Involve Managers<\/h2>\n

ADTS stresses the importance of involving managers in solving the problem of high-risk drivers. Managers have direct contact with drivers and play a key role in reducing crash rates. In short, managers need to understand that they set the tone for drivers\u2019 safety.<\/p>\n

Keep the Message Alive<\/h2>\n

Keep safety visible and top-of-mind with your high-risk drivers and with all drivers. It’s critically important to reinforce the message by sending email reminders, safety memos, and discussing safety at company meetings.<\/p>\n

by Marianne Matthews<\/a><\/p>\n

Source: https:\/\/www.automotive-fleet.com<\/a><\/p>\n

FLEET MANAGEMENT AUDIT<\/h3>\n

Fleet management is the use of a set of vehicles in order to provide services to a third-party, or to perform a task for our organization, in the most efficient and productive manner with a determined level of service and cost.<\/p>\n

Fleet management activities are shown in the following graph 1:<\/p>\n

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Graph 1: fleet management activities<\/p>\n

The proposal audit analyses and assesses all fleet management activities shown in the graph 1, and its main goals are:<\/p>\n