The largest liability facing the transportation industry is motor vehicle accidents. When larger commercial vehicles are involved in accidents the bodily injury and damage to personal property is 3 to 4 times more severe than accidents that involve private passenger vehicles. A company that takes the time to select the proper driver and provide the…
Fuel Spills
Fuel spills resulting from vehicle accidents can be very expensive. In the incident of a vehicle accident, regardless of the circumstances, the spill generator has strict liability and is responsible for fuel clean-up. Clean-up costs of government hired contractors can be triple the costs of those contractors hired independently. Fines for failing to notify local…
Fire Extinguishers
Fire in a building or on a truck is a very dangerous situation. Whenever you encounter a fire, make sure that you can get away from the fire and in a safe area. However, many fires can be contained and extinguished prior to them getting out of control if fire extinguishers are available and used…
Defensive Driving
The largest liability facing the moving and storage industry is motor vehicle accidents. When larger commercial vehicles are involved in accidents the bodily injury and damage to personal property is 3 to 4 times more severe than accidents that involve private passenger vehicles. A company that takes the time to select the proper driver and…
Commercial Truck Theft
Commercial truck theft is on the rise and drivers need to realize their vehicles are targeted by thieves. “In 1998,” explained commissioner Dwight Helmick, “1,734 trucks and 4,879 trailers were stolen. Because of their high value, these large trucks and trailers – along with the their cargo – represent a tremendous financial loss for their…
Accident Procedure
When involved in an accident it is critical that the driver collect as much information as possible so investigation and claims handling, by both the company safety officer and insurance company claims adjusters, can take place in the most efficient manner possible. Accident Checklist