December 16, 2021

Andy Van Beck shares how customizing and regularly reviewing your fleet policy can help create a safety culture in your organization.

There are more accidents this time of year than any other time, and this year has been a particularly tough one, with the largest increase in traffic crash deaths than ever before. This is a good time to remind your #fleet #drivers that your fleet policy prohibits operating their fleet vehicle while impaired by drugs and/or alcohol. Even if you don’t imbibe or partake, driver fatigue and distractions are always a potential hazard. Wheels always wants driver safety to be top of mind. 
 
NHTSA’s “Drive Sober Holiday Campaign” offers a good reminder this time of year that “Buzzed” driving is drunk driving. Drink safely at home, use a rideshare service, or have a designated sober driver. We want you to get through this joyful time of year safe and sound.

Snow Belt specific strategies to improve fleet safety

Visit our library of Safe Driving Tips for downloadable content you can share with your drivers. Check back often for new tip sheets and let us know if there are certain ones you’d like to see.    

Tips include: Winter Weather Driving, Holiday Driving, Sub Zero Temperature Driving and more!  

Check out these resources for safety articles, tips and more. Subscribe to their newsletters and check back frequently for new content to share with your fleet.  

• Wheels COVID-19 Resource Center   
• Network of Employers for Traffic Safety (NETS)  
• Automotive Fleet  
• AAA   
• Practicing Social Distancing After an Accident  

• Fleet Management Weekly  
• National Safety Council  
• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)  
• Transport Canada  
• My Car Does What