Safety is built in to our culture. Through continual process refinement and evolution, we are always looking for ways to make the roads and our work environments safer and better places to be, which in turn makes us better able to provide excellent service to you. Some of the processes we employ around the country include the following:
Late Model Equipment
By utilizing the latest advances in transportation technology we provide are able to invest in safer environments for our drivers and those we share the road with. Each new year of equipment brings with it new mechanisms to ensure we operate with safety as a top priority.
Mobile Device Tracking
Providing tools to better authenticate driver activities and trends in order to promote safer driving habits and more effective customer service. With constant visibility of fleet assets we are better able to identify equipment and driver trends as well as inclement weather and other regional hazards.
Stability Control Devices
In-cab technology that provides drive assistance and stability control to reduce the number of incidents where a stability event could trigger an accident. All events are reviewed by a dedicated team of safety individuals with driver habits being evaluated through scorecard systems.
Critical Event Reporting
Electronic delivery of critical drive events with real-time notification. Drivers with events are consulted and if necessary provided with additional training to help ensure our fleet operates in a safe manner. Event reporting and trending gives us good visibility into our fleet at a high level.
Comprehensive Log Auditing
By performing extensive in house log auditing we are able to ensure compliance with corporate, DOT and Federal mandates that make us a safe carrier. Employing Electronic Hours of Service nationwide gives us a safety and planning advantage over our competitors.
Comprehensive Incident Review and Training
Extensive post incident reviews are conducted with any employee involved in an incident. Additional follow-up training and/or process change is provided to reduce future risk. Continual job training gives our drivers the advantage of keeping their skills current with changing regulation.
Recognition of Safe Driving
Safe drivers make for safe roads. At FirstFleet we believe in rewarding those on our team that excel in helping us meet our safety objectives. We currently have over 500 drivers who belong to an elite group of professionals who have driven at least one million miles without a preventable accident and we are adding to that number on a regular basis. These drivers have demonstrated the kind of dedication to safety that FirstFleet is known for, and they are rewarded for it.