Best Practices for Developing Green Fleet Driving Safety Programs
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Best Practices for Developing Green Fleet Driving Safety Programs
Greg CupperEcoFleet Training Solutions
A Division of Logical Training Solutions, LLCModesto, CA
Company Overview
Modesto based education/training with No. California primary service area
Combined focus of safer drivers and reducing fuel consumption and carbon emissions
Provides classroom on-site defensive driving courses / also retail programs and GPS devices
Presentation Overview How do eco-friendly driving techniques workWhat results can businesses/ government
agencies expect when implement green(er) fleets
How can businesses integrate an eco-friendly fleet operation within safety
5 Best Practices for Green Fleet Operators
Update of the Numbers
• Good news:– Fatalities are way down from high in 1990’s– Continuous decrease until last year (2012)– Fatality rate per 100 million miles traveled (Vehicle
Miles Traveled – VMT) was 1.10 - the lowest ever recorded
– Incidence of alcohol-related fatalities at historic low
Update of the Numbers (continued)
• Now the bad news:– Leading cause of occupational deaths is driving– 10.5 % increase (2012 over 2011) of pedestrian
related distraction (e.g. texting) fatalities– $60 Billion cost impact to employers (NHTSA, 2000)– Number of vehicle related employee collision
lawsuits increases annually
SummarySomeone dies every 12 minutes in a crashSomeone is injured every 10 seconds A crash occurs every 5 seconds in the US
Category Per M VMT
Per Crash
Per Injury
PerFatality
Per Non-FatalInjury
Health Fringe Benefit Costs$32,976 $3,570 $23,865 $314,284 $22,126
Other Direct Costs$64,858 $6,699 $20,432 $158,108 $19,608
Liability for Losses by Others
$60,043 $6,202 $32,016 $32,016 $32,016
SUB-TOTAL$157,878 $16,471 $76,313 $504,408 $73,750
Wage-Risk Premium$78,083 $8,065 $51,865 $3,306,430 $32,374
TOTAL$235,961 $24,536 $128,178 $3,810,838 $106,124
Costs to Employers per Million Vehicle Miles of Travel (M VMT) and Costs per On-the-Job Highway Crash and Injury
Reasons for Establishing A Formal Driver Training Program
• Save lives and reduce the risk of life-altering injuries
• Protect human and financial resources• Reduce the risk of liability associated with
crashes involving employees on company business
Reasons for Establishing A Green Driver Training Program
• Reduce direct costs such as fuel• Couples safety with accountability• Reduces CO2 emissions• Federal and state incentives for green fleets• Demonstrates good corporate stewardship
Another Best Practices IdeaGo Green!
1. Reduce fuel consumption while helping to reduce carbon emissions
2. Promotes an eco-friendly model3. Defensive driving with value added4. Saves the company money!
Examples of Ways to $ave on Fuel1. Drive sensibly without sudden starts and stops
Savings: Up to 5%
2. Obey the speed limit and reduce your speed Savings: 7 – 14% reduction in fuel consumption
3. Avoid Idling Whenever Possible Savings: Varies but saves $
Examples of Ways to $ave on Fuel
4. Remove excessive weight Savings: Up to 2% reduction in fuel consumption per 100 lbs.
5. Pace yourself / Anticipate hazards / construction / weatherSavings: Varies but get’s expensive if you leave late, speed and get a ticket, or crash
6. Check your tire pressure regularly Savings: Boosts mileage by 3% and prevents premature failure
Examples of Ways to $ave on Fuel7. Keep windows rolled up at higher speeds
Savings: Up to 2 miles per gallon
8. Minimize (or avoid) use of your air conditioner Savings – Between 3 and 10% fuel saving and less pollution
9. Properly maintain your vehicle Savings: Depends. Example: Correct oil can boost mileage by about 3%
Best Practices Next Steps• Review existing components of your driver training/safety program
• Audit prior collisions / incidents to determine root causes & become proactive
• Utilize an outside firms(s) to evaluate training needs and provide training
Desired Outcome: Develop a comprehensive best practices fleet program
Best Practices for Green Fleet Operators
1) Vehicle selection is where it begins.
Options include: electric plug-in and hybrid electrics ethanol flexible fuel vehicles (EFV’s)
compressed natural gas (CNG) higher-mileage vehicles (includes diesel)
Best Practices for Green Fleet Operators
Vehicles with top fuel economy:
Electric – 105 to 119 MPG (conversion)• Nissan Leaf• Chevrolet Spark• Honda Fit• Fiat 500e
Best Practices for Green Fleet Operators
Where to get more information:
US Dept of Transportation
1) www:fueleconomy.gov2) http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/choosing.jsp
Best Practices for Green Fleet Operators
Best Practices for Green Fleet Operators
2). Better vehicle maintenance
Payoff: Up to 10% savings in fuel costs by changing filters, matching oil selection, and following manufacturer guidelines.
Best Practices for Green Fleet Operators
3). Increased use of technology and monitoring of drivers
GPS – Reduce idle and better trip planningFuel usage gauges give instant feedback
Use of driver cameras to monitor driver behavior and fuel consumption
Best Practices for Green Fleet Operators
4). Better trained drivers
Teach drivers techniques to reduce fuel consumption Integrate information as part of safety efforts Implement reasonable well defined policies on vehicle use Provide recognition and incentives for reducing fuel and CO2
Best Practices for Green Fleet Operators
Best Practices for Green Fleet Operators
Drive to reduce fuel consumption ☐ Accelerate smoothly – no jack-rabbit starts ☐ Stabilize your vehicle in traffic and maintain steady speed ☐ Anticipate traffic, stoplights and other hazards ☐ Decelerate using engine drag ☐ Avoid high speeds
Before you drive ☐ Reduce miles driven or drive a lower fuel cost vehicle ☐ Plan ahead –use mapping or other trip planning tools ☐ Combine trips whenever possible ☐ Measure and log fuel consumption ☐ Ensure your emotions and driving attitude is positive
Other strategies for increasing fuel economy ☐ Avoid unnecessary idling / stop engine whenever appropriate ☐ Coast whenever possible to avoid constant acceleration ☐ Measure tire pressure monthly ☐ Remove roof or tool boxes/ racks not in use ☐ Avoid carrying unnecessary weight ☐ Use air conditioning sparingly ☐ Use cruise control to avoid excessive acceleration
Best Practices for Green Fleet Operators
5). Measure, track and reward successes
Develop a system to measure green fleet efforts Analyze success and failures; constant reinforcement Provide reward incentives for employees groups who reduce
fuel consumption and corresponding emissions.
Closure
• Questions?• Thank you!
Greg CupperPresident / Master TrainerLogical Training Solutions, LLC