Author, Megan Lockhart, Media Communications and Client Services Coordinator, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.

As schools begin filtering back into session, more vehicles flood the roads in the mornings and afternoons. The “rush hour” traffic is back in full swing. From construction workers on their way to the jobsite to parents rushing their kids to school, more vehicles on the road means more risk for accidents, and an uptick in insurance claims.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration data, in 2021 the rate of fatal crashes for large trucks was highest in the months August through October, with its peak in September. Construction-industry vehicles typically fall into the category of large trucks, defined by a total weight of 10,000 pounds or more.

To avoid becoming a statistic, it’s a good time for employees to freshen up on driver training. The SafetyOne™ platform offers a library of online driver training topics to ensure your drivers are safe on the road.

• Driver Safety: The Basics

• Driving Safety

• Driving Defensively

• Distracted Driving

• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Defensive Driver Training

To learn more about risk management resources or the training offered in SafetyOne, contact your client technology coordinator.