Fleet Safety and Driver Selection

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This paper discusses the ways a company can profit from a good fleet safety program as well as how it should determine the driving skills required for hiring drivers. The paper also lists and describes the driver selection process and then discusses the responsibilities of a fleet safety supervisor and how they can affect a safety program.

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"A company can either profit or lose depending upon the excellence of its' fleet safety program. There are many costs associated with vehicle incidents, both hidden and known. The commercial transport company has within its' organization the element to determine the level of safety achieved in the company. The company has full control of selection of drivers, training of drivers, safety attitudes, driving schedules and hours as well as the selection and maintenance of vehicles."

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