best practices for developing green fleet driving safety programs

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