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• Physical examination and medical exam certificate • Road test and written test • Driver's license/CDL • Documentation that the driver has reviewed and completed procedures prior to being granted permission to drive In addition, keep in mind that electronic logging devices (ELDs) are now required for all trucking carriers regulated by the Department of Transportation. Technology to Support Safety We think of technology—in the form of smartphones—as the source of many accidents. But advancements in telematics and other automotive technologies give employers access to powerful and affordable tools to help them encourage safe driving. Small, affordable telematics devices, coupled with ubiquitous GPS technology, monitor employees' driving in real-time. They can help managers quickly identify red flags and risky behaviors like speeding and hard braking, as well as monitor the vehicle's status to help keep maintenance costs down. Cameras have also become a critical safety tool for employers. Back-up cameras are widely used to help drivers park and make deliveries more safely. Dashboard cameras, as mentioned above, are also becoming more common for monitoring drivers. They can provide critical insights when identifying the causes of accidents, insights that can help to prevent similar events. Dashcams can also become useful in defending a driver's actions in the event of a non-fault accident. Some of the most advanced technology available to drivers comes in the form of collision mitigation systems. They gather and process data from radar, video and braking sensors to create a "picture" of conditions and driver behavior and assist the driver at critical moments. They can help prevent accidents by engaging emergency systems like braking. Automotive technology improves dramatically with each passing year, and there are more options than ever for managers seeking to foster a safe driving culture. Fleet safety requires a coordinated effort of processes, procedures, policies and technologies. But the effort is well worth it, helping protect driver safety and reduce the risk of accidents. PC F. Doug Hoyle, CSP, is national loss con- trol director for Pennsylvania Lumber- mens Mutual Insurance Company, focus- ing on property, liability and auto expo- sures and controls for customers in the lumber and building materials industry. He is an OSHA Outreach trainer for General Industry & Construction and is a member of NWPCA, NFPA, American Society of Safety Engineers, National Safety Council and Blacks in Safety Engineering. He can be reached at 717-599-6066 or dhoyle@plmilm.com. 32 PalletCentral • July-August 2018 palletcentral.com INSURANCE Fleet safety requires a coordinated effor t of processes, procedures, policies and technologies. But the effor t is well wor th it, helping protect driver safety and reduce the risk of accidents.