AFLA Conference Archives-Bet on Safety. Bank on Strategy

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A fleet safety panel featuring leaders from Gothic Landscape, Gilead Sciences and Dynacare/LabCorp explored how to turn risk data into practical action. Panelists recommended regular safety reminders and corrective training after collisions, serious telematics events or recurring unsafe behavior, while distinguishing coaching needs from deliberate policy violations.<br /><br />They discussed using telematics dashboards to track driving behavior, on-time performance, customer feedback and preventable crashes. Dashboards can help leaders see fleet risk and justify safety investments, but should focus on a few relevant measures. Data also creates responsibility: organizations must follow up on identified risks.<br /><br />Practical safety improvements included vehicle safety features, trailer grip tape, running boards and involving drivers and technicians in vehicle specifications. Panelists stressed that safety must be part of company culture, supported by leadership and field champions, and that fleet teams should work with HR, legal, risk, sales and other stakeholders.<br /><br />When assessing accident costs, companies should consider more than repairs: injuries, downtime, rentals, lost productivity, claims, legal exposure and management time. Dash cameras and AI-based coaching may help, but require transparent policies, careful attention to privacy and labor regulations, and meaningful driver education. Overall, technology is most effective when paired with trust, communication and consistent action.

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Location Las Vegas

Year 2026

Keywords

fleet safety

telematics dashboards

driver coaching

collision response

safety culture

dash cameras

risk data

vehicle safety features

accident costs

Las Vegas

2026