Utilities
Utility fleet managers face the dual concerns of keeping workers safe on the job — and on the road.
Utility fleet managers face the dual concerns of keeping workers safe on the job — and on the road.
In the highly regulated world of utilities, safety is everyone’s top priority. When there’s a disruption in our water, electricity or gas, we rely on utility workers to restore them — fast. When disaster strikes, whether it’s natural or manmade, utility employees must respond quickly and safely. Smart driving habits are key.
“Our national footprint employs over 1,500 technicians and since the company-wide adoption of Smith System driver training earlier this year, we have seen significant benefits, including a reduction of auto incidents, increased fuel efficiencies and an overall increase in productivity from our drivers.”
– Lear Heaslet, DirectSat USA
The Smith System DriverDirect program is the most effective way to ensure safe driving throughout your utilities fleet. For hands-on learning, this course focuses on behind-the-wheel training and includes classroom instruction. To make implementation easier for you, Smith System will handle scheduling and coordinating classes, and our instructors will provide training at your location. If you make the choice to reduce fleet crashes, Smith System will handle the rest.
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If you have in-house driver trainers, Smith System can equip them to teach our life-saving crash-avoidance methods to your drivers. During this course, your trainers will learn how to identify each driver’s strengths and weaknesses and how to provide personalized, practical solutions to driver deficiencies.
Learn MoreSmithE-Learning℠ is a convenient and cost-effective way to train your utilities fleet. While the most effective training comes from behind-the-wheel instruction, our interactive courses are an excellent way to reinforce safe driving techniques. Compatible with smartphones and tablets, SmithE-Learning is also a favored method for refreshing their driver safety knowledge.
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Conservative crash statistics reveal that, per mile driven, reversing a vehicle can be more than 130 times more dangerous than driving forward. Keep your fleet safe with Smith System’s Advanced Backing course. Drivers will focus on backing, parking and close-quarter maneuvering techniques at this all-day course.
Learn MoreSmith System offers a range of services to keep your drivers safe and in compliance. We offer two-day and five-day DOT compliance courses for fleet safety managers, driver managers, safety supervisors and administrative support personnel. Our comprehensive safety services can help keep your drivers safe and your safety ratings high.
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This powerful platform automates driver data collection and establishes a driver rating system. Log important information such as driving history, license status, on-road behaviors, training status and more for individual drivers. Driver data is stored in a single location, so you’ll never need to juggle multiple spreadsheets again. Most importantly, KeySix doesn't just help you identify driver problems — it helps you solve them. And it works with your company’s HR policies.
Take the guesswork out of fleet management with Smith360. GPS location and telematics track your vehicles and give you a deeper understanding of your fleet through our full-circle approach: monitoring, analysis, reporting, intervention and training. Identify common safety concerns and get data on fuel economy, routes, idle time, engine diagnostics and much more — all with the touch of a button.
Smith System’s vehicle decal program uses feedback from other drivers to identify at-risk drivers in your fleet. Placing a high-visibility decal on your vehicles is a cost-efficient way to improve driver behavior and collect feedback 24/7. Smith System experts analyze calls to pinpoint problem drivers and recommend appropriate countermeasures and training programs.
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