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Fleet Safety for Off-Road Vocational Vehicles
Presented By ARI’s
Ed Iannuzzi &
Rich Radi
Rail Yards Fracking Areas Oil Patches
Farms Parks & Recreation Factories
Areas of Fleet Operation
Types of Off-Road Drivers
• Least Off Road Experience
• Could be Greatest Risk Occasional
• Most Experienced in Off Road
• Exposed to More Situations Full Time
Off-Road Challenges
Behavior is difficult to manager • Minimal law enforcement • Uncontrolled traffic • Collisions not reported
False Sense of Security • Drivers lack 4x4 training • Overconfident in vehicle • Lack of terrain knowledge
Crashes & Injuries can be catastrophic • Liability exposure • Loss of client
Danger Zones
Off Road Pitfalls
• Few Driving Rules
• Speed Not Regulated
• No Traffic Signs
• Soft Shoulders
• Blind Spots
• Oversized Vehicles Inhibit Visibility
• Traction Issues
• Drivers Being too Confident and Not Understanding Vehicle Limitations
Critical Steps
Training
• During Onboarding Process
• Ongoing / Keep Up With Changes
• Ensure that Drivers Know Impact Poor Behavior
Policy Should Clearly Spell out Expectations
• Policy Should Apply to Off Road Situations
• Speed Limit
• Yield to all Traffic and Other Workers
• Must Report all Incidents to Management
• Cell Phone / Texting Policy Should Apply
• Engage Stakeholders
Proactive Measures
Site visits to survey locations
Perform management ride along (For new & existing drivers)
Telematics (Speed, seatbelts, idle time, location)
Vehicle specs & equipment
Acknowledge good behavior
Off-Road Driver Training
Pre-Trip Inspection Always conduct pre-trip inspection
Check for obstacles around the vehicle
Check for loose parts or fluid leaks
Check for damage to any glass
Check the tires
Check the winch
Check any special equipment
Know the Vehicle
Know the dimensions
Know where fragile parts are located
Understand the effect of higher centers-of-gravity
Maintain the Vehicle
Follow manufacturer’s recommendations
Keep the windshield washer reservoir full
Ensure tires are in good condition
Safety Items Checklist
Tow rope/winch
Shovel
Tire gauge
2-way radio
Weather or climate appropriate clothes
GPS or map
Extra fuel
Apply Proactive Driving Techniques
Scanning Communicating
Cushion of Safety
Speed Management
Momentum
We
ight
Speed
Braking
Perception Distance
Reaction Distance
Braking Distance
Affected by visibility
Affected by momentum &
traction
Brake early when driving off road
Traction
Be aware of terrain and
surface conditions
Distribute weight evenly across contact
patches
Stay on roads or paths
whenever possible
Adverse Conditions
Ditches
Ruts Hills Streams
Gravel Roads
Obstacles
Wrap-Up & Discussion
Identify all off-road scenarios
Keep driver policy updated
Monitor driver behavior (MVRs, crashes, etc.)
Provide Training (onboarding & ongoing)
Measure effectiveness
Ensure vehicles have proper equipment & are maintained correctly