This section addresses hazards and safety issues presented in managing a fleet of vehicles.

General

Employers that utilize fleet or company vehicles face additional responsibilities. According to OSHA, the average motor vehicle accident will cost an employer $16,500. If an accident with injury occurs on the job, employer cost is $74,000! There are a number of proactive measures an employer can take to lower the risk of accidents or injuries such as safety programs, driver safety certification classes etc.

NETS 10 Step Program

The Network of Employers for Traffic Safety (NETS) has published a 10 step program (Traffic Safety Primer: A guidebook for Employers.) […]