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Fleet and Road Safety

At The Sharp End

Very little capacity is given to a Fleet Manager's team and to the one person who has the potential to have the most effect on fleet capability, maintenance and safety - the driver. (CarNation #4 2009)

Fleet Safety Pays Off

Commercial and humanitarian organizations have a lot to gain from cross-industry collaboration to mazimize the benefits of implementing a fleet safety program. (CarNation #4 2009)

The Safe Link to Supply Chain Management

Developing effective long-term relations with clients is a key factor in delivering successful programmes and when delivering some of the best designed training in the world one of the biggest obstacles to change is often simply a cultural one. (CarNation #4 2009)

Chris Smoot, Country Director World Vision Somalia

"The point of these incidents has taught me that working in complex humanitarian emergencies situations requires that I must constantly pay attention to cultural climate and security and safety procedures.” (CarNation #4 2009)

Ken Flemmer, Director for Agency Security, ADRA

"How can it be that taffic deaths are the 9th cause of death in Africa and so few are aware? What used to be a routine presentation in ADRA staff security training is no more. It has been elevated to prime time." (CarNation #3 2009)

When Training Alone is not a Fleet Safety Measure!

It is an established fact that globally more people are killed in low and middle-income countries. This should be of particular concern to the Humanitarian Aid Sector. "Research shows that skill and knowledge will not reduce the risk taken by drivers. Motiviation and higherorder factors will."

Vehicle Fleet Tracking

A great tool to enhance and simplify fleet management. It's more than a dot on the map. It helps to implement personnel and road safety procedures while reducing costs. (CarNation #2 2009)

In the Service of Humanity - Red Cross

Project with focus on Fleet Management. Reference story from Red Cross. (CarNation #2 2007)

When Safety Matters

Choosing the right vehicle. An expatriate's story. (CarNation #1 2007)

The TOT Story

Tragic road accident destroyed not only lives but also a big project. (CarNation #3 2007)

Keep Out Court!

Government announcement. Companies wil now face prosecution if proven to neglect safety. (CarNation #4 2007)

Fleet Safety in Action

Tool Kit on how to ensure road safety now available. An initiative by The Fleet Forum, Kjaer Group and the Global Road Safety Partnership . (CarNation #1 2009)

Make Roads Safe Campaign

Facts and figures. Offical plan of action to redress years of neglect. (CarNation #2 2007)

Peace of Mind

Coverage gaps and juristiction, to be aware of, when relief and development organizations insure vehicles. (CarNation #2 2008)

Road Safety Resolution

The Fleet Forum Fleet Safety Project - Kenya Implementation. (CarNation #2 2008)

The Global Road Safety Crisis

GRSP - The Global Road Safety Partnership: Partnership - Delivery - Capacity Building. (CarNation #2 2008)

The Hidden Epidemic

Road traffic deaths and injuries. (CarNation #3 2007)

The Threat of Road Safety

Summary from World Health Organization report "Make Roads Safe". Facts and estimates on rising figures. (CarNation #2 2008)

UN Resolution on Road Safety

UN Resolution March 2008: Eight articles on how to improve global road safety. (CarNation #2 2008)

Properly Trained Drivers

An investment in fleet safety svaes lives and reduces costs. (CarNation #2 2008)

Driver Fatique

Very serious concern for Fleet Managers - it causes thousands of deaths. (CarNation #3 2007)

Safer Humanitarian Aid Transport

Road Safety not yet a priority among aid organizations. (CarNation #3 2007)



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