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A\u00a0rapidly growing provider of fire mitigation equipment and services\u00a0began its partnership with Wheels in 2021. At the time, the company\u00a0operated\u00a0a fully self-managed fleet, navigating the complexities of acquisitions and decentralized operations. With over 1,100 vehicles and a growing footprint,\u00a0they\u00a0recognized the need for a more structured, safety-focused fleet strategy.\u00a0\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n
The organization\u00a0launched a bold, full-scale transformation to overhaul its fleet operations. The mission was clear:\u00a0build\u00a0a\u00a0program from the ground up and unite a\u00a0fragmented network\u00a0of divisions under one cohesive, safety-first strategy.\u00a0Partnering\u00a0with the\u00a0risk team, the\u00a0fleet\u00a0leader\u00a0took a grassroots approach,\u00a0visiting\u00a0company\u00a0locations\u00a0in\u00a0person\u00a0and talking with drivers\u00a0to champion the new vision and emphasize the critical role of safety.\u00a0\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n
Central to this initiative was the deployment of in-vehicle dashcams and telematics devices which provided real-time visibility into driver behavior.\u00a0They\u00a0also partnered with Wheels to implement MVR Monitoring, Driver Training, and Accident Management services. These tools helped reinforce accountability and created a framework for continuous improvement.\u00a0\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n
The impact of\u00a0their\u00a0transformation speaks for itself. Today,\u00a095% of its drivers are classified as safe<\/strong>, while the remaining 5%\u00a0receive event-based remedial\u00a0training.\u00a0Since partnering with Wheels for Accident Management,\u00a0the organization\u00a0has saved\u00a0$294,000<\/strong>\u00a0and recovered an\u00a0additional\u00a0$208,000\u00a0in subrogation<\/strong>\u00a0since November 2023. Most impressively, the company has achieved a\u00a019% reduction in its annualized accident rate,\u00a0<\/strong>a clear indicator that its safety-first strategy is working.\u00a0\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n This client\u2019s\u00a0success is more than numbers\u00a0\u2013\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0a testament to the power of purposeful leadership and bold transformation. By championing safety, empowering drivers, and embracing innovation, the company has turned its fleet into a model of efficiency and accountability. Their success offers a compelling blueprint for organizations aiming to turn operational change into lasting cultural impact.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" A\u00a0rapidly growing provider of fire mitigation equipment and services\u00a0began its partnership with Wheels in 2021. At the time, the company\u00a0operated\u00a0a fully self-managed fleet, navigating the complexities of acquisitions and decentralized operations. With over 1,100 vehicles and a growing footprint,\u00a0they\u00a0recognized the need for a more structured, safety-focused fleet strategy.\u00a0 Technology and accountability build a safety culture […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":87,"featured_media":25980697,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"project_category":[24],"project_tag":[],"class_list":["post-25980695","project","type-project","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","project_category-success-stories","topics-fleet-strategy","topics-safety"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n