Managing fleets of trucks and vehicles is a full time job but if procedures and policies are clearly laid down so that those operating the vehicles know exactly what is expected of them, then safety will improve and accidents should decrease.
As well as ensuring that the drivers are sufficiently well qualified to drive the particular vehicle, the vehicles themselves should be well maintained. Drivers should be told to carry out an inspection themselves each day before they leave in the vehicle, to check air in tires, sufficient oil and water and the lights all work.
They should also be educated in reporting maintenance issues and in how to get their vehicles fixed. Standards should be laid down to say how often a vehicle should undergo maintenance.
Organizations should invest in driver training to help correct any bad habits and companies should insist on drivers wearing seat belts, as according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, not wearing a seat belt leads to the deaths of more than half of fatally injured drivers.
Employees need to know the right way to report collisions, including who to contact and how to record the details, including taking photos of the scene.
By taking a proactive approach to fleet safety management, companies can help to protect the health and safety of their employees and deliver more profit to their businesses.
If you have suffered serious injuries as a result of a truck accident, please call our Connecticut I-95 accident attorneys at Hastings, Cohan, and Walsh, LLP, at (888) 244-5480 or contact us online today.
