2nd Edition

Motor Fleet Safety and Security Management

By Daniel Della-Giustina Copyright 2012
    186 Pages 20 B/W Illustrations
    by CRC Press

    185 Pages 20 B/W Illustrations
    by CRC Press

    In the almost ten years since the publication of the first edition of Motor Fleet Safety and Security Management, the availability of new methods of transportation has made travel faster, and consequently, safety and security have become more important and more complex. Businesses must now become proactive in their own security and planning for emergencies. This second edition of a bestselling resource provides a complete understanding of how to develop and manage a comprehensive motor fleet safety and instructional program. It presents the underlying concepts, basic techniques, and principles of motor fleet safety and security management.

    New, Revised, and Expanded Topics in the Second Edition:

    • Elements of a fleet safety program
    • Accident prevention
    • Consideration for small-fleet driver selection, training, instruction, and supervision
    • Vehicle inspection
    • How to organize accident data
    • Job safety analysis (JSA) meetings for commercial drivers
    • Fleet transportation publicity
    • School bus safety
    • Shipping and storage of hazardous materials
    • Security in transportation
    • Model of a motor fleet transportation program designed to assist in the implementation of a program

    To achieve optimum safety, everyone involved in the transportation system should be adequately trained, supervised, and monitored. Proper data and incident reports must be maintained to identify trends and problem areas. Keeping the trademark style that made the previous edition so popular, the author addresses the critical steps for successful driver selection, training, instruction, and supervision. He provides you with the foundation you need to combat common problems and manage your motor fleet transportation system.

    Introduction
    Large Trucks
    Motor Fleet Industry
    Transportation of Hazardous Materials
    Transportation Security
    Key Elements of This Text
    References

    Elements of a Fleet Safety Program
    Purpose of a Safety Program
    Main Elements of a Fleet Safety Program
    Duties of Fleet Safety Directors
    Elements of a Fleet Accident Prevention Program
    Study Questions
    References

    Accident Prevention
    Reasons for Accident Prevention
    Main Areas of Fleet Accidents
    Expense of Injuries and Illnesses
    Costs of Vehicle Accidents
    Conclusion
    Study Questions
    References

    Special Considerations of a Small Fleet
    Passenger Vans
    Fleet Safety Program Elements
    Main Interests for Fleet Owners or Managers
    Considerations in Employee Selection6
    Philosophy of a Small-Fleet Manager
    Initial Training Briefs for New Employees
    Components of a Driver Safety Program
    Vehicle Condition
    Management’s Role in a Successful Safety Program
    Study Questions
    References

    Driver Selection
    Predicting Safe Driver Qualities
    Self-Discipline in Driver Selection
    Managing Driver Selection
    Abilities of a Good Driver
    Personnel Facts
    Driver Selection Procedures
    Elements of Preselection Screening Related to Driving
    Tests to Determine Behind-the-Wheel Attitudes and Abilities
    Study Questions
    References

    Driver Training and Instruction
    Benefits of Driver Training
    Benefits of Using a Training Room
    Systematic Visual Habits in Driving
    Procedures to Follow in Case of an Accident
    Methods of Teaching Driver Training
    Additional Topics to Cover in Training
    Fleet Skill Tests
    Study Questions
    References

    Driver Supervision
    Responsibilities of Driver Supervisors
    Department of Transportation
    Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
    Prevent Accidents before They Occur
    Motivating Drivers to Get Desired Results
    Symptoms of Accidents the Supervisor Should Know
    Policy Development
    Safety Measurement for Fleet Managers
    Study Questions
    References

    Motor Fleet Inspection Program
    Employer Responsibilities
    Accident Prevention
    Training
    Fleet Enterprise Job Hazards
    Stimulating Interest in the Safety Program
    General Safety Rules
    Vehicle Inspection
    Benefits Gained by Standardizing Fleet Vehicles
    Built-In Vehicle Components Directly Related to Safety
    Contributions a Driver Can Make to an Effective Maintenance Program
    Advantages Gained by Assigning a Vehicle to an Individual
    Characteristics of Fleet Management Programs
    Study Questions
    References

    Organizing Motor Fleet Accident Data
    Accident Investigation
    Responsibilities of the Fleet Safety Director
    Where to Learn about Causes of Accidents
    Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations
    Accident Record Systems
    Accident Investigators
    Classification of Motor Vehicle Traffic Accidents
    Study Questions
    References

    Job Safety Analysis
    Identifying Risk and Job Task
    Definition
    Conducting a Job Safety Analysis
    Monitoring and Reviewing JSAs
    Benefits of a JSA
    Study Questions
    References

    Safety Meetings for Motor Carrier Drivers
    Incident Reduction
    Types of Meetings
    Subjects of Meetings
    Summary
    Study Questions
    References

    Motor Fleet Transportation Publicity
    Improving Traffic Safety
    Key Elements in Driver Training
    Recognition for Safe Driving
    Elements in an Incentive Program
    Media to Promote Safety Awards
    Advertising a Safety Awards Ceremony
    Study Questions
    References

    School Bus Safety
    Transporting Our Most Precious Cargo
    Inspections and Maintenance of School Buses
    Inspection of New Vehicles
    Daily and Pretrip Inspections
    Maintenance of School Buses
    Responsibility of Personnel
    Emergency Evacuation
    Emergency Equipment
    Reporting Accidents
    Regulations for Transported Pupils
    Transportation of Disabled Students
    Parents’ Responsibilities
    Employment Qualifications
    Extracurricular Trips
    Study Questions
    References

    Shipping and Storage of Hazardous Materials
    Background
    Standard of Care
    Hazard Classes
    Hazmat Employees and Employers
    Hazmat Training
    Shipping Papers
    Emergency Response
    Contacting First Responders
    Placarding
    Security
    Hazard Communication
    Chemical Inventory
    Personal Protective Equipment
    Spill Plan
    Study Questions
    References

    Security in the Transportation Industry (Transit and Motor Carrier)
    Federal Transit Systems
    Motor Carrier Systems
    Cheshire Petroleum & Gas Corporation (Model Plan)
    Motor Carrier Policy
    Crash Investigation Program
    Program Development
    Selecting, Training, and Supervising Personnel
    Drug and Alcohol Testing Program
    Health and Fitness Qualifications for Drivers
    Pretrip/Posttrip Inspections
    The Behavior Observation Program
    Detecting Hazards
    Emergency Stops
    Reversing (Terminals or Loading Docks)
    Observations
    Procedures for New Hires
    Procedures for Current Employees
    Suspension and Revocation of Driving Privileges
    Study Questions

    Motor Fleet Safety and Security Management
    Security Operations
    Emergency Action Plan
    Hijacking and Cargo Theft
    Types of Emergencies and Disaster
    Bombs and Bomb Threats
    Terrorism Threats
    Highway Watch Program for Truck Drivers
    Study Questions
    References
    Appendix A: Combustible Liquids
    Appendix B: Describing Hazardous Materials §172.202
    Index

    Biography

    Dr. Daniel E. Della-Giustina is a Professor in the Department of Industrial and Management Systems Engineering and the Safety and Environmental Management Program, College of Engineering and Mineral Resources at West Virginia University. He has published over 125 articles and fourteen textbooks in the discipline of safety, health, and environmental studies, and he has appeared as an expert witness in safety and health liability cases for the past twenty years in numerous cities throughout the United States.