Find the simplest of solutions to improve trucking fleet safety

Trucking fleet safety doesn't have to be outsourced to another company, especially if you only have a couple of trucks on the road. Many accidents involving truck fleets are due to driver fatigue. Truckers are required to keep driving time log books as a deterrent to driver fatigue due to driving long distances without rest. Often the log books are misused. Simple solutions, such as alarms that keep drives from nodding off, can be found online from companies that sell or manufacture safety products.

I recommend: Sav-A-Life and SmartHome sell simple alarms that can increase truck driving safety. DDCUSAFLEET.com also offers truck driving safety through online courses.

Turn to fleet safety firms that can handle law compliance and paperwork for you

If you want fleet safety firms to educate your staff about fleet safety, find a fleet safety consultant that is knowledgeable not only regarding departments of transportation and Occupational Health and Safety Administration guidelines, but one that also offers driver and tow safety training. You can also find companies that will prepare your drivers on how to handle any potential scenario concerning truck safety.

I recommend: Midwest Fleet Safety features driver safety programs for collision prevention. Vigillo offers professional risk management as well as a free, 30-day trial.

Handle your own fleet management safety with computer software

Just like with fleet management firms, fleet management safety software can help you manage safety training requirements as well as incident response. A good software program will have OSHA knowledge built in, but you can find cheap software that's programmed without it if you want to keep up with changing laws and standards.

I recommend: Fleet safety management software from PureSafety boasts the most comprehensive suite of tools so you can do it yourself. Arsenault Associates offers fleet management software and new technology.