Clients choose Smith System because we teach drivers to drive differently. We give fleet drivers of all types the knowledge and tools to make better decisions behind the wheel. This leads to a significant return on investment in terms of crash reduction, injury reduction, maintenance savings, fuel savings, higher employee satisfaction and, most importantly, saved lives.
Another reason clients choose Smith System? Our reputation. Founded in 1952, Smith System is the nation’s first fleet driver safety training organization. We deliver behind-the-wheel instruction to more than 250,000 drivers annually and serve customers on every continent. More than half of Fortune 500 fleets use Smith System for driver safety training.
As the world’s leading crash-avoidance training company, Smith System offers instruction in more than 22 languages and 100 countries around the world. All of our courses are based on The Smith5Keys®. In addition to behind-the-wheel driver instruction and classroom training, Smith System also offers e-learning, safety and compliance consulting, and powerful, leading-edge technology to help you manage your fleet and drivers.
Smith System has also been integrating driver training with telematics, driver scoring metrics and predictive risk analysis since 2012. Smith360® certified ELDs offer advanced GPS location and telematics to track your fleet while also monitoring driver behavior. Plus, ours is the only telematics program tied directly to driver safety training.
Learn MoreOur clients refer to Smith System as “nothing short of a miracle” and “the best form of driver training.”
But more importantly, they note the significant financial savings and safety improvements they have enjoyed after working with us. Our testimonials describe real-world results:
The Top 10 Most Dangerous Highways in the U.S.
We drive them every day, but some highways are safer than others. Whether it’s because of a high speed limit, the volume of cars traveling it, or the condition of the road itself, some highways consistently have more crashes than others.
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The Cost of Pedestrian Accidents and How to Avoid Them
As summer comes to an end, the nights get colder and the days become shorter. Another change that many people don’t realize is that for pedestrians, the days also become more dangerous.
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A Conversation with NTSB Chairman, Robert L. Sumwalt
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is the government agency responsible for investigating transportation accidents in the United States. In the latest episode of the Global Road Safety podcast, Tony Douglas, President and CEO of Smith System, spoke with Robert L. Sumwalt, former chairman of the NTSB, about the mission of the NTSB, their “most wanted” list, their safe systems approach to road safety, and how all drivers can model a safe driving approach for their children and teenagers.
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How School Bus Driver Training Reduces Risks and Saves Lives
Anyone who drives for a living (or even just as part of their job) has an added element of pressure and responsibility. But when that job involves driving children to and from school, the responsibility is magnified.
Read MoreIn 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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