TSR Best Practices Report
TSR Best Practices Report
With a specific focus on fleet safety delivery and employee transportation programs, TSR has drawn upon the first-
hand experience of its member companies to identify those areas where commercial entities can initiate safe driving
practices and limit the road-related risk posed to their employees and other road users.
In order to leverage the cumulative knowledge and insight of TSRs member companies, information on transportation
policies and procedures were collected, analyzed, and combined to develop a set of best practice guidelines for fleet
delivery and employee transportation programs.
The following guidelines build upon best practices from member companies and existing literature on road safety and
commercial transportation standards, offering a comprehensive and practical guide for companies to employ. Additional
guidance materials are included to assist companies with managing the transition to best practice.
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2016 Together for Safer Roads
www.TogetherforSaferRoads.org
Advancing Road Safety
Best Practices for
Companies and Their Fleets
GUIDELINES FOR DEVELOPING AND MANAGING
TRANSPORTATION PROGRAMS
TOGETHER FOR SAFER ROADS
MEMBERS
Conclusion ...................................................................................................................................45
Appendices . ...............................................................................................................................46
References ....................................................................................................................................60
Advancing Road Safety Best Practices for Companies and Their Fleets 3
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
TSR was founded because, as leaders of global companies, we believe that it is time for more
assertive action on road safety. We commit our combined knowledge, data, technology, and
networks to promote road safetyand we invite other companies to do the same. In order to
leverage our collective insight and experience, we have developed a set of best practice guidelines
for companies to employ. In alignment with the United Nations Decade of Action for Road Safetys
Five Pillars, this report aims to assist companies with best practice processes for road safety,
through corporate programs to address road safety management, safer roads and mobility, safer
vehicles, safer road users, and post-crash response.
The first step in developing a corporate road safety program is determining how the program will be
managed. Once companies have identified program goals, policies must be developed to clarify safety
standards, direct program management, establish roles and responsibilities, and ensure alignment with
best practice. This report provides an overview of required elements of a Motor Vehicle Safety (MVS)
Policy and processes for direct program management. In addition, the report provides guidance for the
management of contractors to ensure road safety standards are being met across all business activities.
To limit the risks associated with road transportation, consideration for road safety and mobility
must form part of managements planning activities. Managing the transportation journey should
involve a process for planning and mapping hazardous routes. This report proposes planning to
minimize mileage and driving time to ensure drivers are well-rested and capable of performing
their job safely. Route mapping should be performed to identify and manage the potential hazards
associated with each journey. To support companies with this task, this report sets out a standard
process for hazardous route mapping.
Investment, upkeep, and suitable turn-over of company vehicles are key components of a corporate
road safety program. Vehicle selection should be made with regard to the specific tasks vehicles
will perform. Effort should be made to select vehicles that perform well on both crashworthiness
and functional dimensions.8 Adoption of safety technologies or other additional safety features
will depend upon the requirements of company vehicles, the conditions of the roads encountered,
and the need for companies to respond to trends in driver behaviors and incidents. The following
outlines a list of safety features and technologies for company consideration.
Once vehicles have been selected and enhanced with relevant safety features, management must
set clear policies for vehicle inspection, servicing, and renewal. Regular vehicle inspections are
crucial for identifying malfunctions and managing vehicle faults. Reporting guidelines must also
form part of the corporate MVS Policy and cover the requirement of drivers to report any vehicle
malfunction in an immediate fashion. For optimal safety, vehicle inspections prior to and following
Advancing Road Safety Best Practices for Companies and Their Fleets 5
every transportation journey should be conducted, as well as the development of a preventative
maintenance program to monitor vehicle status.
For the greatest impact, companies must develop an environment that influences and supports
the emergence of safer road users. Employee participation and commitment to safe practice
is essential for program success. In order to support the emergence of a corporate road safety
culture, reinforcement of road safety programs through incentive and disincentive schemes is
recommended. Companies are also advised to report on program results and achievements, as a
mechanism for boosting employee morale and strengthening commitment to road safety initiatives.
To build a company of safer road users, driver attitudes, knowledge, health status, and skills must be
assessed at the time of hire and an ongoing basis. The following report provides ways companies
can approach the hiring, review, training, support, and professional development of company
drivers to build a strong workforce of safe road users. To guide employees in complying with
company expectations for safe practice, driving guidelines and key performance indicators (KPIs)
for measuring employee performance and compliance with MVS Policy must be established. To help
companies with the development of driving guidelines, safety specific factors for consideration are
outlined as well.
Road safety education and motivation programs are essential for ensuring drivers are constantly
learning and expanding their knowledge. To track employee adherence to safe practice and pinpoint
areas for development, a process for driver monitoring must exist. The use of telematics, management
ride-alongs, and public feedback are suitable methods for driver monitoring.
To optimize organizational road safety measures, employees must be suitably prepared to respond
effectively in the event that a collision does occur. Post-crash reporting and investigation is vital for
any corporate road safety program. Drivers should be interviewed following each incident to collect
data on why the incident occurred and how it could have been avoided.8
Through the adoption of safe transportation policies and practices, the private sector can make a
significant impact on the safety of the worlds roads. With these guidelines, TSR aims to support
companies with the transition to best practice, allowing us to work together towards a united
objectiveto improve road safety globally.
Advancing Road Safety Best Practices for Companies and Their Fleets 9
Ryders Safety
FOCUS Program
the dangers their fleet poses to the wider community.8 monetary cost of repairing vehicles. Overall, road crashes
It is clear that action must be taken to improve the cost the world USD $518 billion each year.1
safety of commercial transportation activities. This
guidance is useful for any employer with staff who Legal implications are another key area to consider, with
drive for work purposes. the total cost of a fleet insurance claim being estimated
up to 36 times higher than just the cost of repairing a
vehicle.9 Not only does investing in road safety make
Road Safety Matters Company-wide sound financial, legal, and business sense, developing a
Road crashes have massive financial, legal, reputational, corporate road safety program can have a positive impact
and social implications for companies. Investing in safer on a companys public image and internal culture.
transportation programs can benefit business by improving
employee health and safety, protecting assets, reducing Road crashes can be damaging for a companys
productivity losses and healthcare costs, and by enhancing reputation and have severe impacts on everyone
the efficiency and effectiveness of supply chains. involved. Corporate road safety programs aim to
decrease these calamities by reducing the number of
transportation crashes involving company drivers and
vehicles. A companys road safety achievements can
further be used to share best practices and generate
positive public relations. Embedding road safety within
From a financial and operational perspective, road crashes the organizations Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
inflict major damage on companies, far exceeding the program can benefit a companys reputation and boost
Chevrons Minimum
Required Elements of a
Corporate MVS Policy
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Driving guidelines (e.g. speed limits, drug and
alcohol limits)
Managing External
Contractors
Driver reinforcement (positive and negative)
Training for drivers, supervisors, and relevant other The parameters of a corporate road safety program
stakeholders must also extend to the appointment and management
of contractors. Even if the company contracts out
Vehicle selection, inspection, and maintenance its transportation services, it should still establish a
company MVS Policy to ensure contractors are aligned
Requirements for goods transported (e.g. loading with company road safety goals.
requirements)
Safety performance metrics In the private sector, it is common practice for companies
to make regular use of contractor companies for freight
Disclosure of testing procedures (e.g. drug and delivery and transportation services. To successfully
alcohol testing, medical examinations) incorporate external contractors into a corporate road
safety program, efforts should be made to select the right
Disclosure of monitoring systems (e.g. GPS tracking) contractors and set clear expectations from the start.
Other areas for consideration in a MVS Policy include: In order to manage consistency in safety procedures
and legitimacy for the MVS Policy, there must be a clear
Use of personal vehicles for company business process for hiring and managing contractors in line
with corporate road safety standards. There should be
Personal use of municipal vehicles by authorized
a company-wide process for managing the selection of
drivers
appropriate contractors from a health, environmental,
and safety perspective. This process should focus on
Use of municipal vehicles by unauthorized drivers
defining requirements, company expectations, and
Unauthorized passengers monitoring contractor performance.
Influencing Vendors
Chevrons
Process for Hiring
and Managing
External
Contractors
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the specific contractual agreement reached between Data Collection and
the corporation and contractor company. At a minimum,
contracted or lease drivers should be monitored in a Analysis
similar manner as company drivers and must be held
accountable to the same safety standards. Contractors Once the guidelines of a corporate road safety program
should be required to perform basic pre-trip and have been established, a process for collecting, analyzing,
post-trip vehicle inspections, and follow the same and reporting data must exist for tracking driver
process for vehicle malfunction and incident reporting performance, monitoring program outcomes, identifying
as set out in the MVS Policy. The use of in-vehicle areas for improvement, and measuring program success.
monitoring systems should further be used to track
the performance of contract workers and compliance
with the MVS Policy.11 Regularly used contract drivers Data Collection on Company
should also have their vehicles inspected by in-house Vehicles and Drivers
maintenance teams. In order to expand company knowledge and monitor
program success, it is important to set corporate road
Ryders Data
Collection,
Analysis, and
Reporting
Process
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PILLAR TWO
SAFER ROADS AND MOBILITY
Walmarts Journey
Management
Planning
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Journey Management Planning breaks, or dangerous practice.8 In some circumstances,
the best way to reduce road risk is to limit the amount of
Efficient transportation planning plays a vital role in time spent on the roads. Where applicable, organizations
managing a companys road risk and supporting safe should consider sustainable journey planning, to reduce
practice. Management must set realistic schedules and the number of transportation journeys and time spent
delivery time targets to ensure drivers are able to drive on the road.8
well within speed limits and to account for possible hold-
ups.8, 13 Journeys should be planned to minimize mileage
and driving time8, and where feasible, multiple drivers Hazardous Route Mapping
should be used to ensure drivers are well-rested.15
An additional area of emphasis in a companys journey
management planning should focus on enhancing the
Employers should work with drivers to make it clear that
safety of all travelers by identifying and managing the
unforeseen events never call for excessive speed, missed
potential hazard associated with each journey. Route
Ryders Process
for Hazardous
Route Mapping
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PILLAR THREE
SAFER VEHICLES
Gross Vehicle
Size Class Description
Weight (Pounds)
Extra-heavy truck Over 45,000 Typically very large dump trucks and larger mix-in-transit trucks
Extra-heavy truck tractor Over 45,000 (GCW) Majority of tractors, regardless of single rear axle or dual rear axle
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TABLE 2: SAFETY FEATURES FOR CONSIDERATION IN COMPANY VEHICLES
Collision Automatic brake system that is set to maintain a distance no less than 3.6 seconds from
mitigation other vehicles. Sensors and vehicle technology systems work together to direct a vehicle to
brake automatically when the minimum distance is breached
Electronic stability Automatic brake system of individual wheels to prevent the heading from changing too
control quickly (spinning out) or not quickly enough (plowing out)
Lane departure Cameras and/or sensors work with vehicle technology systems to warn drivers any time a
warning vehicle begins to drift outside of its current lane of travel
Speed control Engine control system that prevents vehicles from exceeding a set speed limit
Vehicle Inspections
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AIGs
Experience
with Collision
Mitigation
ultimately depend upon the capacity of the company. or operational leads. (See Appendix 4, page 58 for
When setting inspection requirements, it is also AT&Ts Pre-Driving Vehicle Inspection Checklist)
important to consider the duties of different vehicles.
The projected wear and tear of vehicles, based on the
Servicing and Vehicle Turnover
tasks those vehicles perform, is a good indication of
the inspection frequency required. In addition to pre-drive and post-drive inspections,
company vehicles must go through documented
Overall, it is best practice to ensure vehicles are maintenance inspections to regulate servicing and
inspected prior to and following every transportation renewal. These inspections must be performed by
journey.8 To minimize the difficulty of managing routine qualified persons, as set out in the MVS Policy, and
inspections, drivers should be trained in performing include a method for identifying and removing vehicles
basic pre-drive and post-drive inspections to check for that are no longer road worthy and/or safe to operate.
warning signs.8 These inspections should be formally It is industry standard to determine the frequency
noted and reported to keep management informed on of maintenance inspections based on manufacturer
vehicle status and to support post-crash investigation. requirements.12 Annual maintenance inspections are
recommended for vehicles with high mileage.
Safety critical components to inspect during pre-
drive and post-drive inspections include lights, horns, A complete preventative maintenance program should
brakes, tires, and steering wheel function.8 Depending include accurate recordkeeping of all service and
on the size of the fleet and resources available, some repairs performed; include pre-drive and post-drive
companies require pre-drive and/or post-drive vehicle inspection reports, detailing any defects noted and
inspections to be performed by department supervisors reported; require authorized inspections of all safety
equipment; and require mechanics and/or service With the right vehicles, safety equipment, and
providers to document completion of repairs.12 maintenance procedures in place, it is important that
company drivers have the appropriate qualifications,
skills, physical ability, and attitudes they need to
Reporting on Malfunctions successfully meet safety expectations.
Reporting guidelines must form part of the corporate
MVS Policy and cover the requirement of drivers to
report any vehicle malfunctions as soon as possible.
If a safety-critical defect is reported, it is crucial that
the vehicle is removed from the road for repairs
immediately.8
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PILLAR FOUR
SAFER ROAD USERS
For a corporate road safety program to demonstrated at all levels of the organization.8 Gaining
be successful, employee participation support for improving road safety at the senior level
and commitment to safe practice is is crucial to ensure a company has buy-in from the
top.8 The inclusion of specific road safety objectives
essential. Companies must develop
in managements annual objectives is one way to
an environment that influences and
encourage participation in the organizations road
supports the emergence of safer road safety program. Once management support is secured,
users. Methods for influencing employee consistency in enforcing corporate road safety policies
attitudes towards road safety, expanding should be established. It is important that all employees,
employee knowledge, extending driver including senior managers, follow the same road safety
skill sets, and fostering ongoing learning policies and procedures to develop a commitment to
road safety at an organizational level.8
and development should be implemented
within a company.
Reinforcement of Road Safety Programs
through Incentives and Disincentives
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Ryders Safety
Roll Call Initiative
TEAM 2
Eddie G. Agnew
Vanessa Allen
Hector Alvarado
Antonio L. Andrew
Omar Cano
Carl E. Carrico
Jose Chaparro
James A. Clements
Keith R. Cole
Gerardo Contreras
Zero Co s ons & Zero n ur es
Safety Roll Call
Nicanor Rios
Raul E. Rivero-Mendoza
Rick W. Roberts
Mark D. Robicheau
Henry S. Robinson
Dale A. Rodgers
Jose C. Rodriguez
Peter J. Roeseler
Faraldean R. Rolfson
Thomas L. Ross
Terry L. Ross, Jr.
Curtis R. Ward
Vernon L. Warren
Edward D. Weems
Connie D. White
Harold D. Willhoite, Jr.
Jason M. Williams
Marinna J. Williams
Michael Williams
Michelle A. Williams
Jerri A. Wilson
Mark A. Wilson
Daulfus L. Wood
Hung V. Le
Bai Lee
Micah Lee
William Lenart
Caroline Leo
Matthew J. Leonard, II
Edwin Lindemann
Patricia L. Linton
Chad A. Lippert
Sterling O. Littlejohn, IV
Xenia E. Loredo
Patrick A. Love
Madison S. Herrington
Jimmy L. Hicks
Haywood Hill
Walter L. Hill
Wynn Holland
Richard Holley
Amanda M. Hudson
James R. Hynum
Lillian M. Jackson
Jason T. Jagodzinski
Billy R. Jarrell
Clyde E. Mizell
Jonathan P. Mobley
Naim J. Moore
Robert Morris
Douglas M. Morrison
Jaabir Muslim
Jamaar Neal
Lafayette Orr, Jr.
Timothy M. Parrish
Marquise J. Pauling
James E. Perry
Charles M. Edmonds
Tony Edwards
Shawn K. Edwards, Sr.
William K. Ellis
William S. Emfinger
Joe L. Farris
Vance L. Faulkner
Mark E. Ferryman
Tadeusz S. Fiolek, II
Ambers L. Fisher
Luis C. Flores
Damon Kimble
Carlos King
Gene Klein
Joshua Koziol
Deshaun Laidler
Jasmine Lewis
Dedrek Lindsay
Ricardo Madrigal
Robert Malinowski
Amber Manning
Darryl Mauney
Timothy L. Fisher
Stan W. Floerkey
Antonio D. Floyd
Adam Fogle
Brian Fogle
Marcel H. Foulon
Thomas Franklin
Ernesto Galvan, Sr.
Eric Gamble
Ernie G. Gill
Richard T. Greathouse
2014
Phillip E. Kern, II
Clyde E. Kirkman
Parry W. Kitchner
David A. Kopcho
Joseph A. Kwiatkowski, Sr.
Bryant R. Lafex
Grover F. Lafountain
Thomas G. Lamoureux
Robert F. Lawrence
Raymond S. Lawson, Jr.
Thien Le
Walmarts Safe
Dennis A. Duncan Timothy J. Christian Ricky H. Guerra Tabitha L. Stevens Eldis Govin-Varela James M. Bell
Clinton T. Pike, Jr. Willie J. Pearson Charles E. Sims John W. Bell Scott D. Sullivan
Randy J. Duncan Sarah G. Cline Ramon E. Guzman John Stewart Scott R. Hall
Marlon A. Plua James T. Pentecost Katrina L. Sims Shawn Swett
Earl D. Duncombe Robin P. Cochran Darryl W. Harris Stephone B. Stowe Allen M. Haskins William D. Bellino
Steven J. Pollard Clarence W. Horn Jeff D. Perigo Christopher D. Slone James W. Benbow Sean Sylvain
Guillermo Duron Darlene Cole David Swanson, Jr. William C. Hauch
Allen Powell, Jr. Roderick L. Humphrey Jason B. Perry Sandra M. South Clark E. Berkey Philip M. Szarka
Christopher M. Eaton Gerri L. Cook David P. Takoussimtantang Rodger W. Haugen
Timothy Quick Dickson W. Illon Romie Perry Randall W. Stewart Keith A. Berube Ruben A. Tamayo
David W. Edwards Steven J. Cooper Kristopher S. Taylor Craig Hawkins
Gregory G. Racette William Irizarry William Phelps Jerry L. Sullivan, Jr. Dennis J. Blanch Marc Tellier
Keifer Edwards Joe Covarrubias Junius Thomas Michael Hawkins
David Ramos Margie Jackson Lee C. Phillips Daniel F. Sustic Michael H. Blanchard Michael Terry
Joseph H. Eggers, IV William L. Cox Keith P. Thomas Donald H. Heinz
David L. Randolph Dairy G. Johnson, Jr. Allen R. Pickett Kenneth Tarrence David C. Blanford Bruce K. Thomas
Howard Ellis Darryl R. Craig Lisa D. Thomas Dennis E. Helmer
Scott G. Ratchford Christopher D. Kelly Robert J. Pittman Rhonda L. Taylor Steve A. Bloxom Billy Thompson
Arturo J. Escobar Tia L. Craig Patrick Thomas Mark R. Hiar
Jason O. Rios Charlie E. Littleton Ronald W. Pitts Jerald R. Tinin Andrew G. Blundon Delano A. Thompson
Everett Evans Jonathan S. Cunningham Veronica L. Thompkins Gary A. Higbie
Jose E. Rivera Piu M. Ly Veit M. Pogner James D. Toone, Jr. John P. Bogan Phyllis A. Tibbs
David Ewin Elizabeth A. Dale Oliver D. Thornton Peter Higbie
Tashana K. Robinson Scotty L. Mayo James L. Pollard Thomas T. Tyler, III Chris Borman John Toro
Omar Fernandez Timothy L. Dale Douglas P. Tomlinson Terry R. Hill
Luis R. Rodriguez Scott N. Mills Douglas J. Pope Anissa A. Vandygriff Steven Towne
David Fields Edward A. De Hainault Daniel Toro Nicholas R. Hines George M. Bossard
Angel L. Rosario Sally K. Mowen Keanon L. Pratt Orlando G. Wade Eric W. Trafton
Donald C. Fitz Curtis Hodge Samuel Brickey
Driving Incentive
Teresa De Jesus Curtis A. Townsend Randell S. Price James B. Watts
Leland Fondow Latiya D. Deshazier Raul R. Salas Reginald D. Neal Derrick C. Howe Michael Bridgman Lynne M. Traghella
John E. Trujillo Roger Pruitt Jeffrey S. Weaver
Mark H. Ford Demba Diene Sean W. Salthouse Douglas A. Odom Billy Hubbard Adelard J. Brousseau Alexander T. Tran, Sr.
Donald R. Tubbs John C. Raglin, Jr. Kevin C. Webb
Rodney A. Ford Moumouni B. Dityaro Anthony J. Sammut Anthony L. Phillips Troy D. Hutchison, II Emerald G. Brown Louis Triplett
Bambi M. Turner Ronald D. Randle Daniel H. Whitacre
Harvey Foster Patricia A. Duncan Domingos N. Sanchez Hollis K. Polk John L. Irwin Daniel R. Brunelle Timothy A. Trumble
Gregory N. Ussery Billy G. Rash Nathan E. White
William W. Fowler Theresa A. Dunkling Edwin A. Santiago Bridget Ramirez Phillip Jones Norman Burgess Jordan T. Tucker
Richard L. Valle Kenny G. Reid James L. Whitehead
Stephen J. Fox Irshad A. Durrani Jose Santos Theron F. Ramsey Clayton D. Jones, Jr. Thomas N. Burr Brian J. Van Valkenburgh, Sr.
Gary P. Vanpernis, Jr. Jeffrey L. Rice Terri L. Winn
Joel Francisco Bertha L. Duval Rodney Satterwhite Harold A. Riley Thomas J. Kanthe Barry G. Burton Melvin Vance, Jr.
Lee M. Varner, Jr. Calvin Richardson Ricky Y. Woodson
Lucius Frazier Glenn K. Edwards Daniel L. Schiffer Rodney L. Rollings Michael J. Kenyon James F. Bush Danald Vargas Mendez
Andree Villacorta Rickie R. Richmond Jon R. Yancey
Larry D. Fyfe Melissa R. Eli Todd M. Schultz Robert Salazar Jay A. Keyser Jay R. Butler Pedro O. Velazquez-
Elizabeth A. Vincent John P. Ritchie Byron K. Yokley
Terry Gallin Daniel G. Elliott Christopher P. Scroggins Marco P. Sotelo Kirby D. Killian John Butz Rodriguez
Dennis Virgil Frank Rivers, Jr. Roy F. York
Bernardo L. Gaytan Mohammed Elouadih Clinton L. Scroggins Elbert Sparks, Jr. Brian L. Kramer Christopher P. Calloway Richard Vellante
David D. Vosberg Martin R. Roberson, Sr.
Edgar V. Gibson, Jr. Milford W. Evans Howard K. Simpson Lashonda M. Staton Ryan Kramer TEAM 22 Brian E. Canavan Daniel E. Vilnit
Mike W. Vreeland James F. Robertson
Lester Gilbert Wuraola L. Faniyi David W. Smith Vivian K. Steele Michael A. Ladd Kevin D. Anderson Joseph R. Cantave Jason T. Vogelsong
Gerald L. Walker James T. Robinson
David Gilly Juana Fernandez Kurt F. Smith Susan I. Sykes Michael L. Leonard, II Dewey Beard Anthony C. Carnaggio Zdenko Vukovic
Programs
Stephen M. Wallon Robert W. Roderick
Douglas Glendenning Vickie J. Foran Steven L. Snider Gerardo Vela Troy Lester James L. Bobo Andrew M. Caron Robert C. Walker
Sanford W. Ward, II Herman G. Roland
Reginald Goffney Dana L. Ford Donald K. Snyder Carl R. Walker Antonio Lewis Tonia L. Byars Alan E. Carrington John J. Walsh
Bruce Warner Darrell F. Ross
Terry L. Goodwin John D. Fox Benjamin Soto Chuncey D. Williams Richard C. Lewis, Sr. Kevin L. Craine Randall Cearbaugh Jeffrey A. Ward
Trent A. Waters Iran Ross
Tony A. Grant Eduardo Galindo Jeffrey A. Studimire Lashaun L. Wilson Don L. Livingston Lashondra C. Davis Richard P. Cerreta Larry B. Waters
James Watkins Chad A. Rud
Johnnie E. Grantham Laouali Garba Bouzou Jeffery A. Sullivan Jeffrey Locke Joseph E. Dodson Thomas A. Chace Charles S. Watts, Jr.
TEAM 13 Kerry Watkins Mark Rumps
Michael A. Gravely Rodney L. Gates Reginald Tanksley Keith W. Love Mark C. Evans Thomas R. Chamberlain Bradley W. Wears
Richard D. Abbott Regina Watkins Dan E. Russell
Forrest L. Green Nicole L. Gibson Robert L. Taylor Joseph R. Marek Jesse J. Ingram Timothy A. Chase Timothy A. Webb
Sandra K. Abbott James P. Watters Sandra V. Russell
Michael D. Green Beth L. Gill Robert P. Taylor Richard S. Martin Sandra K. Jeffries Michael Chelton David Wharton
Anief I. Abdul John M. Weaver Santiago Saldivar
Stevie Green Andrew N. Gillium Horace L. Taylor, Jr. John A. McCliggott Elliott Jones James D. Chiasson John K. White
Jeremy W. Abercrombie David E. Webb Jeff A. Sandow
James L. Greer Michael A. Godfrey Hugh H. Tennon William J. McDonagh Taunya L. Martin Floyd K. Childress Charles D. Whitt
Jira J. Adams Irvin C. Weber Brett E. Sauer
Harvey A. Greer, Jr. Jose A. Guevara Antero E. Terceira Marvin S. McGill Delbra McKinney Ricky L. Christine Stephen C. Wickham
Larry Allen Lynn E. West Buford G. Scott, Jr.
Kenneth A. Grimsley John F. Guth Gary S. Terracciano Daniel C. McIntosh Shirley A. Milam John Church Robert F. Wiertel, Sr.
David K. Alley Paul Westwood Benjamin Sebaugh
Victor A. Guajardo, Sr. Treva K. Haddix Robert G. Tharpe Thomas D. Melton Martha J. Phillips Donald W. Clark Eric M. Wigal
Marie K. Alston John W. Wheeler Josh W. Sharp
Hiram A. Hall Damon D. Hampton Paul H. Therrien Gregory L. Miller Sharonda Phillips-Glover Steven Clark Brian J. Wilk, Sr.
Sherry L. Alwell Sinthia Whisnant Crystal G. Sharpe
Glen W. Hand Marjorie L. Harlan Daniel E. Tincknell Joe P. Molina Cheryl A. Roberts Michael A. Clark, Jr. Scott J. Wilkes
Robert J. Anderson Felicia Wilburn-Porter Kevin L. Sharpe
William P. Hansen Beverley A. Harper John D. Tiniakos Norman W. Munley, II Dorothy J. Smith Jack Clement Thomas Wilkins, Jr.
Debra J. Arcement Don T. Williams Michael L. Shaver
George C. Hays Tina M. Hatcher Ronald Tinsley, Jr. Brian G. Nellis Marcia L. Smith Donald W. Colcord Michael A. Williams
Steven R. Arel Ernest Williams Pamela R. Shaw
Justin Heck Michael J. Hensley Joseph V. Vacarella, Jr. Brian C. Petit Lakesha Y. Stephenson Daniel S. Cole Terrill L. Williams
Eddie W. Armstrong Karen M. Williams Michael Shephard
Marvin A. Hernandez Ronald R. Herald Manuel Vargas Larry J. Petit Tinita L. Street Reynaldo Colon Anthony Williamson
Scott G. Arthur Lamarcus A. Williams James A. Silvas
Yamilez M. Hernandez Joaquin Heredia Roberto Vasquez Richard L. Piercefield, Sr. Daphane D. Tunstall Charles E. Cook, III Bill J. Willis
Van D. Averhart Michael A. Williams Damian M. Simpson
Paul D. Herndon Rodney C. Hiatt David Vazquez Frederick J. Pike Marie Walker Christopher M. Corduck Leon C. Willis, Jr.
Jeffery Bacon James H. Willis James L. Sims
Alfred Hill Angela M. Hicks Homere Venescar Ronald L. Powell Shauntaurus L. Wicks, Sr. Steve Crawford Mark G. Wills
Daryl A. Baham Ladon O. Willis Stephen A. Sipos
Ernest E. Hoback Michael K. Hilliard David T. Wakefield Gary Preisinger Jerry M. Cummings Damon T. Wilson
Cathy L. Bailey Curtis G. Wilson Joseph M. Sisk TEAM 23
Daniel W. Hodges Fairfacts R. Hodza James D. Walker Michael L. Reagan Jessy F. Cunnigham, Sr. Patrick R. Wilson
Larry M. Bailey Delores Wilson Fredrick R. Sizemore, II Deborah D. Brownlee
Charles Hogue Bobbie A. Hoytol Cleo B. Walton James R. Roby William R. Curry Michael A. Wiltshire
Patricia M. Banbury Samuel A. Wilson Andrew M. Smith Darrell Love
Timothy Holland Lian Huapi Timothy A. Weatherby Jason A. Rogers Richard A. Cushman David M. Wilzbacher
Chris W. Banta Jason C. Wolfe Robert A. Smith Rhonda J. McAlister
John E. Hollingshead Ram Hup Michael R. Weldon Brian C. Ruby Peter E. Dagenais Okel E. Wimmer
James S. Baram, Jr. Latrena D. Womack Robert E. Smith Leticia C. Piana
James H. Hollis, Jr. Elisa Jimenez Ronald H. Wensley Kevin L. Russell Brian E. Dalrymple Michael Wingard
Emil A. Barnes Tarrell D. Womack James P. Snyder Lavette C. Robertson
Joe Hunnicutt Linda F. Johnson Bobby D. Wesberry Ronald Sanford Mark C. DAnci John A. Winn
Thomas A. Barron, Jr. Timothy Wood James K. Sollars
Christopher E. Hunter Jerry A. Jones Marcus A. White Clarence V. Scott TEAM 24 Ronald D. Dancy Keith W. Woodman
Benjamin Bell Roosevelt Woods Richard L. Southard
Terry L. Hunter Valarie Jones Reginald D. White David Secord Kyle M. Bacon Roy W. Daniel Earl V. Wright
Ellen P. Bell Frank Wyche Gary L. Sparks
Brian J. Hyer Donald M. Jones, Jr. Richard A. Wilkerson Joseph Sewell Leslie L. Banks Steven L. Darby Ramsey A. Yarborough
Lloyd S. Berry Louis Wyche
Department of Transportat on
Juan E. Muoz Joyce M. Robinson Nakita A. Flowers Wendy Farmer Ronnie E. Crowe Ralph L. Byrge Michael Barry James W. Brown Anthony R. Harrell
Arland D. Myers Shonita L. Robinson Mark W. Frey John M. Ferrage Rodney J. Davis Mark A. Calo-Oy James Bishop Steven D. Brown Donald C. Harris
Ron L. Naccarato Jose A. Rodriguez Mark G. Fritts Brian K. Fisher Larry A. Dinzy Mary A. Calo-Oy Michael Bogacz Donald R. Burgess Ronald D. Harris
Harold L. Nash Allen F. Roettger Kelly J. Gallimore Tyler J. Fitzgerald Joseph J. Eagono Dallas W. Campbell Patrick Bonnici Melvin R. Cairns, Jr. Scott A. Harris
Jack R. Nault Endy T. Sanchez Michael J. Gardner Alan L. Fletcher Ronald Ellington Jeremy L. Carr Jason Branham Dennis J. Campbell David J. Harrison, Sr.
Dennis J. Newhart, Sr. Salvador O. Sanchez Uribe Douglas R. Garnaat Codey J. Ford Gerardo Esquivel Larry T. Carroll Garry Bridges Morris Cantrell, Jr. Lionel D. Hart, Sr.
David Nichols Denise Sanders Alejandro Gomez Scott W. Fowler Shannon D. Faulkner Charles P. Carter Erica Brohl Salvatore Caradonna Allan Harvey
Jose Nuez Michael G. Sawyers Ursula S. Grayson William Franquiz Henri Faust Tommy G. Carter Steve S. Bronkowski Anson B. Carr James Hatcher
All of Frito-Lays Traffic Centres procedures during the year that driving simulators, and team
have viable crash review a driver is no longer qualified collaborations on best practices
boards consisting primarily for the Million Miler status, he/ to create a positive safety culture
of drivers, driver trainers, and she forfeits any miles. Frito-Lays and to help its drivers maintain
leadership. Should a driver Million Milers have high-caliber their skills.
dispute the investigation safety skills honed through
findings, the program has regular and robust training Frito-Lay is the convenient foods
established procedures for and adherence to good driving business unit of PepsiCo.
determining driver eligibility. If it behaviors. Frito-Lay utilizes skills
is determined under Frito-Lays maneuvering courses, advanced
Advancing Road Safety Best Practices for Companies and Their Fleets 29
Report on Results and Program Outcomes driving practices both inside and outside of work hours.
A process must exist for distributing information on fleet
The outcomes of corporate road safety programs should safety issues and activities at regular intervals, to ensure
be communicated to the company on a whole. Through all members of the company are kept well informed and
highlighting road safety achievements, organizations can to remind employees that their participation is a valued
boost employee morale and strengthen commitment contribution towards an organizational-wide initiative.8
towards corporate road safety programs. Once employee
commitment is secured, this commitment can transfer While employee commitment is essential for program
into employees personal lives. Through increased success, companies must also ensure that their drivers
awareness of road safety and proof of positive outcomes, are equipped with appropriate knowledge and skills to
employees may feel more motivated to adopt safe allow them to perform their duties safely.
Walmarts
Safe Driving
Recognition
Programs
Chevrons
Sponsorship of
the Million Mile
Club
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Qualifications and Background Checks
Driver Selection,
Taking road safety into account when recruiting and
Management, and selecting new staff is vital to fleet performance and
Ongoing Assessment should form part of the application, interview, and
selection process.10 Validation of drivers licenses
To build a company of safe road users, driver attitudes, and qualifications need to be performed prior to hire.
knowledge, health status, and skills must be assessed at Previous driver experience must also be reviewed and
the time of hire and on an ongoing basis to ensure drivers confirmed via references and relevant background
are a suitable fit for the companys safety culture. checks. Information to be collected includes details
on overall driving experience, types of vehicles driven,
Advancing Road Safety Best Practices for Companies and Their Fleets 33
Walmarts
Hiring Criteria
for New Drivers
Advancing Road Safety Best Practices for Companies and Their Fleets 35
trip and post-trip safety inspections, as set out in Speed limits must be determined and documented. At
the MVS Policy a minimum, drivers must be instructed to abide by the
speed limits required by law. Corporate speed policies
Requirement of drivers to check vehicles are should also require employees to slow down in built-
loaded correctly and not over weight prior to up areas, for bends and brows on rural roads, in bad
each journey weather conditions, when the road is wet or icy, and
whenever there is limited visibility on the road
Drivers must report any vehicle defects immediately
Drivers should be instructed to comply with the
Drivers must report all motor vehicle collision law and always wear a seat belt while driving
immediately and in accordance with the MVS Policy
Drivers must ensure any passenger wear seat belts
Drivers must prohibit the use of their assigned at all times
vehicle by anyone not authorized to drive the
company vehicle A robust distracted driving policy should be
employed, outlining the use of mobile phones and
In-car activities: other potentially distracting activities (e.g. the use
Responsibility of drivers to operate motor of electronic equipment, eating food behind the
vehicles in a safe, defensive manner in wheel, smoking while driving). For best practice,
accordance with all traffic laws the use of hand-held mobile phones while driving
must be strictly prohibited
Restriction on the consumption of illicit substances
while driving (drugs and alcohol), including the Driver fatigue standards and rules must be
determination of acceptable limits. In best practice, established. Companies must determine the
it is recommended that drivers have a nil reading frequency of required rest breaks (e.g. 15 minute
for illicit drugs and alcohol while driving break at least every two hours)
PepsiCos TEST
Drive Program
Practical driving techniques What to do after a collision Intersections and space cushions
Dealing with aggressive drivers Making turns
Backing techniques Highway driving
Circle of safety Tips to avoid acceleration
Following distance and tailgating Tips to avoid harsh breaking
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AB InBevs
Employee
Educational
Program
AB InBev is committed to
providing its employees
ongoing education,
development, and motivation
for driver road safety. AB
InBevs educational program
consists of daily and weekly
safety meetings, monthly
and yearly trainings, and
ongoing awareness campaigns.
Awareness campaigns include a including distracted driving, their safety behaviors directly
host of internal communications speeding, and seat belt use. impact their family, and if the
activities and materials in For example in Brazil, AB individual employees wont be
distribution centers globally on InBev launched an awareness safe for themselves, do it for
the top driver safety challenges campaign to remind employees their loved ones.
employees. Education, development, and motivation Safety days held to address various aspects of driving
programs can cover a variety of topic areas, but should (e.g. seat belt days, safe speed awareness days)
be designed in accordance with identified issue areas
and gaps in employee knowledge. Table 3 (See page Safety messages displayed on company intranet
37) sets out potential areas of focus for road safety and/or desktops
education, development, and motivation programs. Safety messages included in company newsletters
any driver who breaches driving guidelines or is For industry best practice, occasional drivers should
involved in a motor vehicle collision.8 At a minimum, complete initial web course training and ongoing
company-led training should cover road rules and refreshers. For routine drivers, a combination of web-
safety procedures, the use of safety equipment, based training and practical coaching is recommended.
practical driving techniques, and defensive driving.8 Web-based training can be used to train drivers on
Organizations that do not have internal expertise on road rules and safety procedures, the use of safety
safe driving training should consider using external equipment, and techniques for dealing with key risk
organizations to run assessments and training.8 factors, such as fatigue management and distracted
driving.12 In addition, all routine drivers should
Drivers should receive the appropriate training for their complete practical defensive driving training initially
assigned tasks, vehicle type, and driving environment. and at regular intervals.12 Defensive driving training
Providing targeted training to high-frequency or covers areas including speed and space management,
high-risk drivers is an effective way to address driver- lane changes and intersections, rollover prevention,
specific issues.14 Results from skills testing may be and rear-end collision avoidance. The frequency of
further indicative of drivers training needs. training requirements will differ between companies;
Advancing Road Safety Best Practices for Companies and Their Fleets 39
however, at minimum for industry best practice, managers accompany drivers on the road to check for
defensive driving should be required by all routine seat belt use, safe driving techniques, proper vehicle
drivers on an annual basis. loading, and other guidelines as set out in the MVS
Policy. The frequency of management ride-alongs will
differ between companies, but should be performed
at least once annually.14 During management ride-
alongs, an evaluation form should be used so managers
can keep record of the event and provide drivers with
Driver Monitoring productive feedback.14 Successful implementation of
management ride-alongs can reduce driver complacency
To track employee adherence to safe practice and and improve road safety performance.
pinpoint areas for development, a process for driver
monitoring must exist. There are a number of driver
Public Feedback from the Road
monitoring programs companies can employ to track
driver efficiency. For best practice, a combination of As part of driver monitoring programs, a process should
telematics, management ride-alongs, and opportunities exist where members of the public can comment on the
for public reporting works best for optimal driver and driving behaviors of employees.8,11,13,14 Companies can
fleet observation.15 post Hows My Driving stickers on vehicles, accompanied
by a toll free number to allow for public reporting on
good and poor driving performance. This initiative can
Use of Telematics and Driver Behavior
provide companies with important feedback on those
Technologies
drivers who make poor decisions and take risks while
The use of telematics and driver behavior technologies behind the wheel. Independent studies attribute the
is useful for regulating safety standards and tracking Hows My Driving program with a 22 percent cut in
employee performance. Research suggests that crashes and a 52 percent savings in associated costs for
appropriate use of telematics can reduce safety- companies implementing the scheme.19
related incidents by up to 50 percent.18 For industry
best practice, it is recommended that GPS monitoring Driver monitoring programs can identify driver errors
systems are used in all company vehicles.14 GPS and pinpoint specific areas where additional education
monitoring systems can record driving activities and and training is required. Driver training and education
flag dangerous practice, including incidents of speeding, programs are key for enhancing driver competency and
harsh braking, and sharp cornering.8 improving safety behind the wheel. To support drivers
ongoing development and knowledge of road safety,
Clear deviations from company guidelines, such as training and education should be provided for drivers,
speed limit violations, should be addressed promptly.4 both initially and at subsequent intervals.
By identifying areas where driver safety performance is
lacking, driver behavior technologies can allow drivers
and companies to respond accordingly.
Management Ride-alongs
To optimize organizational road safety increase the odds of survival.20 Any corporate road
measures, employees must be suitably safety program must encourage its drivers to become
prepared to respond effectively in the involved in assisting a victim of serious injury by being
knowledgeable of what to do in a range of scenarios.
event that a collision does occur. To
All drivers should also be equipped with a simple kit of
manage the safety risk accompanied by
supplies in their vehicle.
road incidents, companies should develop
standard procedures and training for
post-crash response. These processes
must be clearly communicated and Post-crash Reporting and
understood by all employees.
Investigation
Post-crash reporting and investigation is vital for any
corporate road safety program. Through enabling
companies and drivers to identify the cause of collisions,
post-crash reporting and analysis can allow companies
Post-crash Preparedness to implement targeted strategies to avoid repeat
occurrences. For this process to be effective, it is essential
Implementing basic first aid can determine the that drivers have a thorough understanding of reporting
likelihood of an individual will live or die after a crash. procedures and report all incidents in accordance with
Training drivers in pre-hospital care, such as the United the MVS Policy. Drivers should be interviewed following
States National Highway Traffic Safety Administrations each incident to collect data on why the incident
First There, First Care program listed in Table 4, can occurred and how it could have been avoided.8
Advancing Road Safety Best Practices for Companies and Their Fleets 43
Republics
Post-crash
Response
Process
By initiating simple steps to refine corporate safety procedures and transportation policies,
companies can improve their safety performance and better protect the well-being of their
employees and other road users. Investing in road safety not only makes sense from a financial and
business perspective, but it further presents opportunities for companies to enhance their business
culture and public reputation. The transition to best practice allows companies to acknowledge
and respond to the worldwide issue of road safety, enabling them to play an important role in
advancing road safety on a global scale. As members of TSR, we encourage companies to use and
share these best practices with partners and stakeholders to advance road safety globally.
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APPENDIX 1:
AT&T Motor Vehicle Safety Practice
A. PURPOSE/SCOPE
A.1 This practice establishes AT&Ts safe driving requirements regarding AT&T employees
whose job responsibilities require them to drive company-owned or leased vehicles
operated in the United States (U.S.) or in U.S. territories.
AT&T Employees who Drive Company-Owned or Leased Vehicles are responsible for:
Operating motor vehicles in a safe, defensive manner and in accordance with all traffic
laws
Maintaining a valid drivers license with the proper classification for the type/weight
vehicle as required by applicable state law
Reporting all motor vehicle accidents in accordance with Company policy and notifying
immediate Supervisor
Supervisors of AT&T Employees who Drive Company-Owned or Leased Vehicles are responsible for:
Ensuring Company drivers report all accidents in accordance with Company policy
EH&S Manager - Technical Support (EH&S - TSM) are a member of the AT&T Environment, Health,
& Safety Organization (EH&S) Technical Support Team designated with primary responsibility for:
Serving as a point of contact within the company for questions regarding this practice
Reviewing how this practice is being implemented and suggesting revisions, as appropriate
C.1 This practice applies to AT&T employees whose job responsibilities require them
to drive Company-owned or leased vehicles operated in the United States (U.S.) or
in U.S. territories. If an employee is required to operate a Commercial Motor Vehicle
(CMV), which is subject to Department of Transportation/Federal Motor Carrier
Safety Administration (DOT/ FMCSA) regulations, refer to the policies and procedures
discussed in Department of Transportation (DOT) Requirements Practice.
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AT&T EH&S Plan and WEBADD Forms
D.3.6 AT&T Environment, Health, and Safety Plan for Domestic Operations Practice
E. OVERVIEW
E.1 Highway incidents are the most frequent type of fatal work-related accidents in the U.S.
Safe driving, sometimes called defensive driving, goes beyond knowing the rules of the
road and the basic mechanics of driving. The goal is to anticipate dangerous situations
and provide methods to survive the unexpected. Therefore it is important that AT&T
employees whose job responsibilities require them to drive be well versed in safe driving
techniques. This practice describes the overall program for safe and defensive driving.
E.2 The guidelines and procedures for the use of motor vehicles in conducting company
business for management employees are addressed in the AT&T Motor Vehicle Policy.
Motor vehicle guidelines addressed include storage, passengers, non-employee use,
unauthorized use, accident guidelines, alcohol and drug prohibitions, smoking, use of
wireless devices, and other issues related to vehicle use.
F. PROCESS
Various state legislatures and local jurisdictions promulgate driving laws that place
requirements on the driver. These laws are updated continuously, as state legislatures
enact and/or amend their laws. Because of the complexity and sheer number of these
laws, no single AT&T organization will be responsible for providing updates to the driver
Distracted driving
F.4.1 Safe driving techniques are covered in the Defensive Driving courses
F.5.1 Requirements for parking, placing cones, and the Circle of Safety are
addressed in The Environment, Health and Safety SOP for AT&T
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F.5.2 Before entering the vehicle to leave a parking space, all employees are
expected to complete a Circle of Safety check of the vehicle. When
performing, look underneath and walk around the vehicle, facing traffic,
to check for obstructions. Ensure that tools, equipment, and supplies are
properly stored and secured prior to departure
AT&T employees within the U.S. are required to eliminate all unnecessary idling;
including idling for personal comfort, except in the situations outlined in AT&Ts Vehicle
Idling Policy located on the AT&T EH&S website.
F.7.1 Use of wireless devices is addressed in the documents listed in D.2.1 through D.2.3
F.7.2 Company Policy Motor Vehicle Policy for Management Employees (Refer to D.2.1)
In every situation, do not use a wireless device while the vehicle is in motion
if doing so distracts attention from driving. Additionally, all employees are
prohibited from using data services on their wireless devices, such as texting
or accessing the mobile web or other distracting activities while driving
F.7.3 Company Policy Equipment and Communication Services Policy (Refer to D.2.2)
Additionally, all employees are prohibited from using data services on their
wireless devices, such as texting or accessing the mobile web, or other
distracting activities, while driving
F.8.1 There are three vehicle inspections in AT&T driving related programs:
F.8.3 The vehicle should not be operated until the necessary repairs are completed
F.8.4 Any deficiency should be addressed per the vehicle owners manual and/
or reported immediately to Fleet Operations via the 800-696-8926 (or
equivalent) or via a web order placed on Fleet Central Website
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F.9.2 The exercise must be at least 30 minutes in length. Both the Pre-driving
Vehicle Check and Road Test Observation sections must be completed with
the employee interacting with the observer to describe the hazards identified,
and the safe driving techniques being demonstrated. The road test route
may be random or preselected by the observer, but the exercise should be
conducted so as to include (to the extent possible) all the driving maneuvers
and hazards the employee would normally encounter. The observer must
mark the appropriate items on the checklist as they are observed to ensure
that all items are covered. The observer should take any necessary corrective
action immediately, and retest the employees ability to demonstrate those
skills within the same exercise, if possible
F.9.3 Once the observer is satisfied that the employee has demonstrated
competency in the defensive driving skills covered in the training materials
and EHS-5700-JBA-1, the observer must document the observation on the
WEBADD EH&S Work Observations Form or equivalent Replica form
G. REQUIRED TRAINING
Description of
Type of Driver Frequency Course Name
Training
Defensive Driving
Defensive Driving Initial Only
Leader-Led (LL)
Employees who are
assigned a company-
Defensive Driving
owned or leased vehicle Refresher Defensive Every 5 Years after
WBT or Field
Driving LL
Delivered
G.2 Refer to the applicable Business Unit EH&S Training Matrix for specific training
requirements.
Refer to the AT&T practices and documents included in Section D for documentation
requirements as a part of other programs.
The corporate MVS standard identifies the following required elements (at a minimum) that need
to be in place as part of a comprehensive road safety management process to minimize risk and
promote motor vehicle safety for each location:
1. Roles and responsibilities must be established, documented, and disseminated for all
personnel involved in the local MVS standards.
2. J ourney management planning shall focus on enhancing the safety of all travelers by
identifying and managing the potential hazard/risk associated with each non-routine journey.
3. Driver selection and health requirements shall be established and followed. The
requirements shall include a process for selecting drivers.
4. D
rivers shall receive the appropriate training for their assigned tasks, vehicle type, and
driving conditions/situations specific to the driving environment. High Exposure Drivers
(HED) shall receive additional training.
5. A
ppropriate use should be made of driving improvement monitors (IVMS) and/or a driving-
specific behavior-based safety process should be implemented.
6. M
otor Vehicle Selection and Maintenance process shall require selection of appropriate
equipment based on established criteria. The process shall also include a method for
identification and removal from the operating fleet of motor vehicles that are no longer road
worthy and/or safe to operate.
Backing maneuvers
Stop-Work Authority
8. Contract requirements shall detail how the requirements of the MVS process apply to
contracts and contract-performance management for contract carriers who have been hired
to transport product or personnel on behalf of the company.
9. Site-specific traffic plans shall be developed for motor vehicles and heavy equipment used
within construction sites to address potential motor vehicle hazards within the construction
site operating area.
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APPENDIX 3:
U.S. Transport Accident Commission (TAC)
Vehicle Purchase Policy21
The TAC is committed to providing a safe workplace for all employees and ensuring that a safety
culture permeates the organization. Accordingly, management undertakes to purchase and/or lease
the safest available vehicles within reasonable bounds.
This policy will apply to all cars leased by the TAC including pool and company leased (management)
vehicles. The basic requirements for the TAC cars (purchased/leased or rented) are:
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS
Passive Safety (reduce injury in a crash)
Highest possible score (minimum four-stars) in consumer crash tests such as the Australasian
New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) and, if available, in real-world crash safety ratings
New technologies introduced into the market will be regularly reviewed to identify vehicle
features to be incorporated within newly leased vehicles. Such technologies include:
Anti-whiplash systems, at least in front seats
Good pedestrian protection according to ANCAP or proposed European regulation
Intelligent Speed Assist (ISA) system
Alcohol interlock
Highly visible car color (preferably white)
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APPENDIX 4:
AT&T Pre-Driving Vehicle Inspection Checklist
The Pre-Driving Check is an AT&T requirement for all AT&T drivers of corporate-owned and
leased vehicles. Drivers must conduct a brief daily visual inspection to be sure the vehicle is safe
to operate. This check should be completed for any vehicle you are about to drive. It is one of the
most important tasks you can perform as a driver. By ensuring that the vehicle is in good, working
condition, you protect your own safety and the safety of others.
Ensure all bins are closed, and ladders and ladder racks are secured
Be sure that the following are clean: lights, windows, and mirrors
V
isually check the condition of the following: windows (not damaged), wipers (good
condition), and vehicle exterior (no new damage)
C
heck the condition of the tires (tires properly inflated with serviceable tread). If the tires
appear under inflated, check or have the pressure checked with a gauge
Note: Periodically check fluids and belts when re-fueling the vehicle
Inspect the cab for proper housekeeping. No loose items, including those in open
compartments, or items attached to sun visors, rearview mirrors, etc.
Test directional signals, lights, horn, emergency flashers, wipers, and seat belt to ensure they
work properly
Perform the 10-second brake test to ensure that brakes work properly
ADDITIONAL ITEMS FOR AERIAL LIFTS (prior to first use each day)
Ensure visual and audible safety devices are available and working
Visually inspect hydraulic or pneumatic systems for possible leaks or weak spots
Visually inspect fiberglass and other insulating components to ensure they are in good
condition
Check that electrical systems of/or related to the aerial device are functioning properly
Inspect bolts, pins, and other fasteners to ensure they are in good condition
Ensure proper fall prevention equipment (2 lanyard and body belt with floating D ring) is
available and in good condition
REPORTING
A
ll vehicle repair and maintenance requests, excluding emergencies, should be created using
the Online Vehicle Job Request link. Emergency requests only, call the Toll Free hotline
Do not operate a vehicle if there are any malfunctions that will hinder the operation of the
vehicle and/or your safety
After you are through with the pre-inspection and other activities, make sure that the Circle
of Safety Check is the very last thing you do before you drive off
Once the Circle of Safety Check is completed, move the vehicle immediately
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