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Safety is Good Business
Whether you are a new motor carrier just starting out or an established
company with years of experience, safety is good for your business. Good
safety practices can save lives, reduce injuries, and improve your bottom
line.
Why "Safety is Good Business"?
Crashes are devastating in terms of fatalities and injuries, financial costs,
damaged reputations, the inability to attract and retain good drivers, and
general goodwill in the industry and community.
• In 2005, there were 5,212 fatalities and 91,993 injuries from large
truck crashes, and 335 fatalities and 14,283 injuries from bus crashes.
• The average cost of a large truck crash involving a fatality is $3.6
million per crash.
• A crash with injuries costs almost $200,000 per crash.
• The average cost of all large truck crashes is about $91,000 per
crash
The good news is that many crashes are preventable. For example:
• In 1997, 22% of large truck fatal crashes involving more than one
vehicle were speeding-related.
• In 2003, about 2% of drivers with a commercial driver's license (CDL)
used controlled substances, and 0.2% used alcohol (0.04 or higher blood
alcohol content) while performing their duties
• 5.5% of fatal truck crashes are caused by driver fatigue. A 2006
study found that only 59% of commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers wear
safety belts. In 2005, of the 696 CMV drivers who died in truck crashes,
344 were not wearing safety belts
• Research has shown that there is a significant relationship between
driver job change rate (turnover) and crash involvement.
What Happen if I Don’t Comply With Regulations?
Rules are enforced by Federal, State, and local law enforcement
personnel across the United States. Violations can lead to written
warnings, fines, and other penalties. Carriers may face enforcement
actions for a number of reasons.
Here are some things companies are doing to stay safe and reduce costs.
• Commercial Truck and Bus Safety: The Role of Safety Culture in
Preventing CMV Crashes
• Safety Management Techniques
• Driver Retention
• Driver Training
• Driver Hiring
Whether you are a new motor carrier just starting out or an established
company with years of experience, safety is good for your business. Good
safety practices can save lives, reduce injuries, and improve your bottom
line.
Why "Safety is Good Business"?
Crashes are devastating in terms of fatalities and injuries, financial costs,
damaged reputations, the inability to attract and retain good drivers, and
general goodwill in the industry and community.
• In 2005, there were 5,212 fatalities and 91,993 injuries from large
truck crashes, and 335 fatalities and 14,283 injuries from bus crashes.
• The average cost of a large truck crash involving a fatality is $3.6
million per crash.
• A crash with injuries costs almost $200,000 per crash.
• The average cost of all large truck crashes is about $91,000 per
crash
The good news is that many crashes are preventable. For example:
• In 1997, 22% of large truck fatal crashes involving more than one
vehicle were speeding-related.
• In 2003, about 2% of drivers with a commercial driver's license (CDL)
used controlled substances, and 0.2% used alcohol (0.04 or higher blood
alcohol content) while performing their duties
• 5.5% of fatal truck crashes are caused by driver fatigue. A 2006
study found that only 59% of commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers wear
safety belts. In 2005, of the 696 CMV drivers who died in truck crashes,
344 were not wearing safety belts
• Research has shown that there is a significant relationship between
driver job change rate (turnover) and crash involvement.
What Happen if I Don’t Comply With Regulations?
Rules are enforced by Federal, State, and local law enforcement
personnel across the United States. Violations can lead to written
warnings, fines, and other penalties. Carriers may face enforcement
actions for a number of reasons.
Here are some things companies are doing to stay safe and reduce costs.
• Commercial Truck and Bus Safety: The Role of Safety Culture in
Preventing CMV Crashes
• Safety Management Techniques
• Driver Retention
• Driver Training
• Driver Hiring
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Free Educational Material from External Sources
Although not entirely comprehensive, the free materials made available here are designed to help employers,
drivers, brokers, become more familiar with issues affecting the commercial motor vehicle industry. You will need
the adobe PDF to use some of this materials.
Although not entirely comprehensive, the free materials made available here are designed to help employers,
drivers, brokers, become more familiar with issues affecting the commercial motor vehicle industry. You will need
the adobe PDF to use some of this materials.
Parts 365 & 387 - Licensing
and Insurance Requirements
for For-hire Motor Carriers of
Passengers (PDF)
and Insurance Requirements
for For-hire Motor Carriers of
Passengers (PDF)
Publications Concerning All Motor Carrier Operations
Publications Concerning Passengers Motor Carrier Operations
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