Keep Your Drivers Safe and Your Costs Down With Fleet Safety Training

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Safety & Training

Safety & Training

Insights to improve safety and reduce liability

The best way to save on insurance premiums is to reduce your number of accidents. And the best way to do that is through the right safety and training programs. You can choose a comprehensive program or use individual custom tools to meet your goals. Our safety and training services include:

Driver History Profiling: Know Your Driver

We are experts at mitigating risk and keeping drivers safe – and offer tools to help you measure the risk of accidents before they happen.

  • Separate Drivers into Risk Levels Through Customizable Point System
  • Reduce Potential Liability through Integrated Motor Vehicle Record Checks and Accident History
  • Decrease Insurance Premiums by Incorporating Fleet Policy and Driver Safety Training

Safety Training: Fewer Accidents by Design

We can provide a customized training program to help reduce accidents and liability exposure.

  • Easy-to-Use Online Trainings for Drivers
  • Drivers Receive Positive Reinforcement of Safe Driving Practices
  • Trigger-Based Training Ensures Training is Assigned at Appropriate Intervals

Motor Vehicle Records: Relevant Info on Demand

We collect and store all driver-related information in a centralized database. We pull the records and handle all the details, so it is always there when you need it.

  • Electronically Order, Review, and Monitor MVRs for All States
  • Customizable Point System Normalizes Points and Creates a Consistent Point Threshold Across States

“Since partnering with Merchants Fleet last year, their professional team members have provided excellent service and offered innovative solutions to address our unique needs.  Merchants has proven to be a top-tier fleet management company, exceeding our expectations on all levels.”

“My experience has been one of overwhelming delight. Merchants facilitates the expansion of Novus Ag business possibilities with their experienced professional staff by engaging in supporting activities. Allowing Novus Ag to lease short term vehicles while factory ordering enables us to save tens of thousands while immediately placing the employee in a high-quality truck. From permitting Novus to lease agricultural, material handling assets, to fuel and maintenance programs, we consider them a valuable partner.”

Michael Gates
Corporate Services - Fleet, Novus Ag, LLC

“Floor Coverings International is proud to partner with Merchants Fleet.  Their responsiveness and consultative approach has been beneficial to us and our franchise partners.”

Neil Daley
Director of Merchandising, Floor Coverings International

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the benefits of fleet certification?

Benefits include improved driver behavior, improved customer service, a reduction in accidents, and reduced costs.

Is fleet certification required?

Fleet certification isn’t required, but it does demonstrate to customers and employees that you take fleet safety seriously.

How much does fleet certification cost?

The cost will depend on the certifying entity. Some certifications are less than $30 per person while others are thousands of dollars. In many cases, group discounts are available.

Which fleet certification is the best?

The “best” is subjective, but each certification we listed follows local, state, and federal regulations and guidelines. The type of certification you choose will depend on your budget, time commitment, and preferred learning method. You also have the option of obtaining multiple certifications.

Can Merchants Onboard Visibility work without an external GPS device?

While the hardware is powered by advanced technologies, including Machine Vision and Artificial Intelligence, it does require a compatible Geotab telematics device and subscription to operate.

How do I access my recordings?

The hardware will natively link with your MyGeotab UI, allowing for simple retrieval of video events through an easy-to-use web portal.

Reduce accidents and improve fleet safety.

Click below or call 866.653.2737 and let a Merchants Fleet safety expert show you how.

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