Many companies have already benefited from the approach to highway safety outlined in this booklet. Here's how:

Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA), Columbus, OH

Program:

• Began a mandatory 8-hour annual refresher training course for all COTA bus operators.
• Instituted an annual drivers awards program.
• Implemented a comprehensive highway safety awareness program that used the Network for Employers for Traffic Safety and the Ohio Partnership for Traffic Safety products to communicate traffic safety alerts and tips to its drivers.

Results:

• Since 1990, COTA has received three national safety recognitions from the American Public Transit Association.
• COTA has improved its average miles between crashes from 26,000 miles in 1990 to more than 38,000 miles in 1995.
  

Jaynes Corporation, Albuquerque, NM

Program:

• Instituted employment pre-screening for crashes, speeding tickets, DWI, and other moving violations.
• Provided driver education to all drivers.
• Conducted crash investigations and follow-up.
• Offered incentives and rewards for good driving as measured by no crashes or citations.

Results:

• The corporation has reduced crashes and time lost to traffic-related crashes by 25% since program inception.
• Jaynes Corporation has realized annual savings of more than $500,000 in insurance premiums and claims paid.
• Instantwhip Foods, Inc., and Franchises, Columbus, OH

Program:

• Conducted motor vehicle record checks twice a year.
• Held monthly safety meetings.
• Formulated a crash review committee.
• Instituted an annual safety recognition program.

Results:

• The company has decreased collision frequency by 25%, with a 49% decrease in severity of collisions.
• Instantwhip has decreased insurance premiums paid by 55%.
  

City of Newport News Waterworks Department, Newport News, VA

Program:

• Used Network of Employers for Traffic Safety Four Seasons Guide to Traffic Safety and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration fact sheets to educate workers.
• Provided training in defensive driving techniques for employees who operate light, medium, and heavy motor vehicles.
• Supplemented basic driving program with the National Safety Council course "Coaching the Maintenance Vehicle Operator."

Results:

• From 1990 to 1994, the Waterworks Department had a 60% reduction in motor vehicle crashes and personal injuries.
• Over a two-year period, the city reduced its workers' compensation costs by approximately $1.2 million.
• In just one year, the city 's liability premium was reduced by $250,000.

 

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