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Reduce Injuries Lower Costs Maintain Compliance


Since 1952

What Does Unsafe Driving Cost You?

$0K

per fatal crash
(plus incalculable emotional costs)

$0K

per non-fatal crash

$0K

per vehicle damaged

Data source: 2019 Nets Cost of Crashes Report

BEHIND-THE-WHEEL TRAINING

Advance driver training programs based on The Smith5Keys®

DriverDirect™

We come to your site to conduct classroom and on-road training with the reinforcement of a certified instructor. By learning in real world scenarios, drivers are better able to replicate their skills on the job.

DriverTrainer™

Our train-the-trainer certifications provide your staff with the skills to teach our proven crash-prevention methods to your fleet drivers. Training can be conducted at your location, no matter where you are in the world.

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eLearning

  • Cost-effective option 
  • Wide variety of driving and workplace safety topics 
  • Accessible anywhere there’s an internet connection
  • Incorporates testing to improve learning and retention
  • LMS integration available 

DRIVER & FLEET MANAGEMENT

Smith System fleet-management tools allow you to track fleet vehicles and monitor driver behavior with GPS location and telematics, then store and manage the data you collect in a single, powerful platform.

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What are The Smith5Keys®?

Key 1. Aim High In Steering®

Key 2. Get The Big Picture®

Key 3. Keep Your Eyes Moving®

Key 4. Leave Yourself An Out®

Key 5. Make Sure They See You®

WHAT OUR CLIENTS HAVE TO SAY

One of the best services that Smith System has is the behind-the-wheel component because that really takes it out of the classroom and into the real world. Making sure that those concepts are applied in a real-world setting, in a semi-controlled environment, with an instructor there coaching the drivers and providing feedback is very beneficial.

— Rob Helstrom, Penske Logistics

Latest Blog Posts

Effective Approaches to Holiday Season Driver Safety Training

Winter brings several different challenges for drivers, from fewer hours of daylight to unpredictable weather patterns. That makes it a great time to instill drivers with safety tips and refresher driver training programs.

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Preparing for Family Travel During the Holiday Season: A Step-by-Step Guide

As families gear up for holiday road trips this year, it's crucial for drivers to stay vigilant and prepared for potential risks. Despite fewer drivers on the roads, traffic fatalities increased in 2020, which is a trend that has continued in the two years since.

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The 8th Annual DHL Safe Driving Rodeo: A Real-Time Test of Driver’s Skills

In the ever-evolving world of package delivery, safety on the road is paramount. DHL, a global leader in logistics and courier services understands the importance of maintaining a high standard of safety among its delivery couriers. To promote and reinforce safe driving practices, DHL hosted its 8th annual Safe Driving Rodeo event in partnership with Smith System as its judge. This year's event proved to be a resounding success, setting new records and highlighting the exceptional driving skills of DHL drivers.

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Our History

In 1952, Harold Smith established Smith System Driver Improvement Institute, the nation’s first professional driver training company. He understood that most crashes are preventable if the right driving habits are learned, practiced and applied consistently. Since then, millions of drivers throughout the world have benefited from the program he developed.

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At Smith System, driver safety doesn’t have borders.

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